UFC 286 : EDWARDS VS USMAN 3

Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev

Event UFC 286 : EDWARDS VS USMAN 3
Date Mar 18, 2023
Division Lightweight
Status Completed
Venue O2 Arena
Broadcast ESPN+

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 13-5-0 record.

What division is Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev?

Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev is listed as a Lightweight fight.

W
The Highlight | 28-5-0 Justin Gaethje
L
Ataman | 13-5-0 Rafael Fiziev

Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev

Method :Decision - Majority
Round :3
Time :5:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Justin Gaethje The Highlight | 28-5-0 Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev Rafael Fiziev Ataman | 13-5-0
usJustin Gaethje The Highlight 28-5-0 Justin Gaethje
Elo1870Elite
3Y trend1853 → 1870
2023-07-30: 18532024-04-14: 18372025-03-08: 18452026-01-24: 18552026-06-14: 1870
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Award Fight of the Night

Fight Overview

Round3
Time5:00
MethodDecision - Majority
kzRafael Fiziev Ataman 13-5-0 kz Rafael Fiziev
Elo1710Good
3Y trend1740 → 1710
2023-03-18: 17402023-09-23: 17252025-03-08: 17142025-06-21: 17302026-01-31: 1710
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.

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Result

Justin Gaethje Decision - Majority
Method Decision - Majority
Round 3
Time 5:00
Elo swing +11 Justin Gaethje (1828 → 1839) -11 Rafael Fiziev (1751 → 1740)

Elo edge

Justin Gaethje 1870 +14 last move
Rafael Fiziev 1710 -20 last move

Recorded fight totals

Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev
Total strikes
106 vs 97
Sig. strikes
103 vs 97
Takedowns
1 vs 0

Finishing profile

Justin Gaethje KO/TKO leads 75% of wins
Rafael Fiziev KO/TKO leads 62% of wins

Round stats
Justin Gaethje Fight stats Rafael Fiziev
106 Total strikes 97
1 Takedowns 0
0 Sub. attempts 0
0 Rev. 0
103 Sig. strikes 97
0 Knockdowns 0
0 Control time 0
23 Total strikes 27
0 Takedowns 0
0 Sub. attempts 0
0 Rev. 0
23 Sig. strikes 27
0 Knockdowns 0
0 Control time 0
29 Total strikes 32
0 Takedowns 0
0 Sub. attempts 0
0 Rev. 0
27 Sig. strikes 32
0 Knockdowns 0
0 Control time 0
54 Total strikes 38
1 Takedowns 0
0 Sub. attempts 0
0 Rev. 0
53 Sig. strikes 38
0 Knockdowns 0
0 Control time 0
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