Result
Justin GaethjeDecision - Majority
MethodDecision - Majority
Round3
Time5:00
Elo swing+11Justin Gaethje (1828 → 1838)-11Rafael Fiziev (1751 → 1741)
DateMar 18, 2023
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueO2 Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Highlight | 28-5-0Justin Gaethje
L
Ataman | 14-5-0Rafael Fiziev
Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev
Method :Decision - Majority
Round :3
Time :5:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Justin Gaethje
Elo1869Elite
3Y trend1853 → 1869
AwardFight of the Night
Fight Overview
Round3
Time5:00
MethodDecision - Majority
Rafael Fiziev
Elo1731Good
3Y trend1726 → 1731
What changed?
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Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Justin Gaethje won this fight by Decision - Majority in round 3 at 5:00. Justin Gaethje led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Justin GaethjeRafael Fiziev
Elo edge
Justin Gaethje1869+14 last move
Rafael Fiziev1731+20 last move
Why they are ranked here
Justin Gaethje#1 of 422 active Lightweight fighters · 1869 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tony Ferguson (rated 1821 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Charles Oliveira (rated 1832 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +30 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 20 ahead of #2 Usman Nurmagomedov.
Rafael Fiziev#43 of 422 active Lightweight fighters · 1731 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Renato Moicano (rated 1673 at the time): +29.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Mauricio Ruffy (rated 1706 at the time): -21.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -11 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #42 George Staines, 3 ahead of #44 Axel Sola.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Justin GaethjevsRafael Fiziev
Total strikes
106vs97
Sig. strikes
103vs97
Takedowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Justin GaethjeKO/TKO leads 75% of wins
Rafael FizievKO/TKO leads 64% of wins
Common opponents
Charles OliveiraJustin Gaethje: loss · Submission (Rear Naked Choke) · May 7, 2022Rafael Fiziev: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Oct 11, 2025
Round stats
Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC 286 : EDWARDS VS USMAN 3. Justin Gaethje defeated Rafael Fiziev by Decision - Majority in round 3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev quick answers
Who won Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev?
Justin Gaethje won Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev by Decision - Majority in round 3 at 5:00.
What event is Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev on?
Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev is listed on UFC 286 : EDWARDS VS USMAN 3.
What are the records for Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev?
Justin Gaethje enters with a 28-5-0 record and Rafael Fiziev enters with a 14-5-0 record.
What division is Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev?
Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev is listed as a Lightweight fight.
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