A lightweight bout featuring former champion Rafael Dos Anjos taking on Rafael Fiziev headlined tonight’s UFC Vegas 58 event.
Dos Anjos (31-14 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a two-fight winning streak, this after scoring decision victories over Paul Felder and Renato Moicano in his most recent efforts. The former UFC lightweight champion was looking to get back into title contention with a win this evening.
Meanwhile, Rafael Fiziev (12-1 MMA) was most previously seen in action in December of 2021, where he had scored a sensational knockout victory over Brad Riddell. ‘Ataman’ entered tonight’s contest boasting a five-fight winning streak, with his lone career setback coming against Magomed Mustafaev.
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 58 main event proved to be a coming out party for Rafael Fiziev. The younger of the two Rafael’s was able to dictate and control the contest for the majority of the first three rounds. RDA would mount a bit of a comeback in round four but the proved to be short-lived. Just 18 seconds into the fifth and final round Fiziev lands a heavy punch which sent Dos Anjos to the canvas.
Official UFC Vegas 58 Result: Rafael Fiziev def. Rafael Dos Anjos via KO at 0:18 of Round 5
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev’ below:
I love Fizeiv fighting style. This man is an animal #UFCVegas58
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 10, 2022
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I need to get out the kitchen
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) July 10, 2022
LFG @RafaelFiziev y’all know I love some beautiful standup!!!#UFCVegas58 #mainevent
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) July 10, 2022
https://twitter.com/chitoveraUFC/status/1545978577975267328
I like both these fellas but I want to see the newer Rafael win tonight. I like him a tiny bit more.
— ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) July 10, 2022
10-9 Rafael #UFCVegas58
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) July 10, 2022
Awesome for two rounds. This is a elite fight #mainevent
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) July 10, 2022
Good body work from Fiziev!
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 10, 2022
Fiziev is so fast
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 10, 2022
RDA down 3 rounds! #UFCVegas58
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 10, 2022
Post-fight reactions to Rafael Fiziev defeating Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC Vegas 58:
Wow nice ending. Explosive finish to begin the 5th
— Kai Kamaka III (@kaiboikamaka) July 10, 2022
Marks usually one of the better refs but that stoppage was way too quick. Tough break. Wish we got to see if RDA could recover. Rough ending to a great fight. #UFCVegas58
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 10, 2022
Rafeal Fiziev is an animal. #UFCVegas58
— Ode' ⭕️sbourne (@OdeOsbourne) July 10, 2022
https://twitter.com/ianheinischmma/status/1545985698712412161
Woooowwwwww
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 10, 2022
Who would you like to see Rafael Fiziev fight next following his knockout victory over Rafael Dos Anjos at tonight’s UFC Vegas 58 event? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!