MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC 313 co-main event rematch between Rafael Fiziev and Justin Gaethje . Justin Gaethje UFC 313 preview Justin Gaethje Staple info: Record: 25-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC Height: 5’11” Age: 36 Weight: 155 lbs. Reach: 70″ Last fight: Knockout loss to Max Holloway (April 13, 2024) Camp: ONX Labs (Denver) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Fair Supplemental info: + Former BMF belt holder + Former interim UFC lightweight champion + WSOF lightweight title + NCAA Division 1 All-American wrestler + 20 KO victories + 1 submission win + 9 first-round finishes + KO power + Improved striking acumen ^ Shifting combos and counters + Accurate left hook + Hard leg kicks + Strong inside the clinch ^ Heavy hips and good dirty boxing + Strikes well off the break + Good wrestling and scrambling ability +/- 2-0 in career rematches Rafael Fiziev Rafael Fiziev Staple info: 12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC Height: 5’8″ Age: 32 Weight: 155 lbs. Reach: 71.5″ Last fight: TKO loss to Mateusz Gamrot (Sept. 25, 2023) Camp: Tiger Muay Thai (Thailand) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Fair Supplemental info: + Multiple muay Thai accolades + National champion in combat sambo + National champion in hand-to-hand combat + 6 KO victories + 1 submission win + 6 first-round finishes + KO power + Aggressive pace and pressure + Solid footwork + Good head movement ^ Slips and rips/counters in combination + Hard and accurate Thai kicks ^ Variates well to the body + Strong inside the clinch ^ Solid strikes and takedown defense + Serviceable submission grappling ability +/- 0-0 in career rematches Rafael Fiziev vs
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Rafael Fiziev vs. Justin Gaethje prediction, pick: Who has edge in UFC 313 rematch? – MMA Junkie