Fiziev promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
If peace reigns between Alexander Volkanovsky e Diego lopes No. UFC 325, the same does not apply to Raphael Fiziev and Mauricio Ruffy. At the pre-press conferenceUFC 325held this Thursday (29), in Australia, the Kazakh surprised and provoked the member of the 'Fighting Nerds' academy. In this way, 'Ataman' made the important fight, valid for the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg), even more interesting.
Interestingly, Fiziev is not known for using trash talk in his duels. However, in UFC 325The athlete showed that he also knows how to provoke his opponents.
Aware that the Brazilian had trained with the featherweight champion (up to 65,8 kg), 'Ataman' didn't seem worried about the partnership. On the contrary, the veteran, who also has striking as a strong point, exuded confidence and promised to defeat Ruffy decisively.
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“Everyone tells me that my opponent trained with Volkanovski, but I also trained with him many times at Tiger Muay Thai, a long time ago. I trained with Batman, Spider-Man, with everyone from Marvel. So, I'm ready for anything,” said the top-10 lightweight.
“Did you see him? He trained really well. Perfect and beautiful spinning kicks. I was shocked when I saw him training. But let's go in there and, when I'm in the octagon, I'll be like Volkanovski in the kitchen, I'll be cooking,” he concluded.
Provocation also in the face-off
When he came face to face with Ruffy, Fiziev laughed in the face of danger. Much more experienced in the UFC, the athlete, realizing the Brazilian's seriousness about the commitment, tried to break him, saying: "Come on, smile, brother!". Coldly, the 'Nerd' said nothing to the Kazakh, much less smiled.
See the face-off between Fiziev and Luffy in UFC 325
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