FREAK INJURY! Mateusz Gamrot vs. Rafael Fiziev Ends in Disaster, Fiziev Blows Out Knee at UFC Vegas 79
UFC Vegas 79 Results: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Rafael Fiziev ends with a disappointing injury
Mateusz Gamrot vs. Rafael Fiziev was shaping up to be an instant classic between two of the most talented lightweights on the planet – until it wasn’t. Mateusz Gamrot beat Rafael Fiziev via TKO in the second round at UFC Vegas 79, but it wasn’t the ending anyone was hoping for – not even Gamrot.
An unfortunate end to #UFCVegas79, but @Gamer_MMA is walking away with the win tonight. pic.twitter.com/JqOAXpdfB7
— UFC (@ufc) September 24, 2023
The first round had a little bit of everything – explosive combinations, superb takedown defense, otherworldly balance, and skill. It felt like a teaser for what was shaping up to be an excellent fight. However, after Fiziev threw a kick in the second round, he collapsed backward, forcing Herb Dean to call the fight. Replay revealed that he injured his knee, putting an end to the spectacle before it really got a chance to begin.
Due to an injury of Fiziev, @Gamer_MMA secures the win via TKO tonight. #UFCVegas79 pic.twitter.com/A9ZaKKGE0X
— UFC (@ufc) September 24, 2023
It’s as bitter of an ending as Fiziev could have expected. He looked great in the first round – displaying excellent takedown defense and touching Gamrot up with powerful strikes. It wasn’t a dominant round, but he was up on the scorecards going into the second. After losing to Justin Gaethje at UFC 286 in his last bout, Fiziev came out strong – looking better than ever.
#UFCVegas79 Official Scorecard: Rafael Fiziev vs Mateusz Gamrot (@gamer_mma)
Complete Scorecards: https://t.co/7y1R5icZkV pic.twitter.com/uB1g9PRqaH
— UFC News (@UFCNews) September 24, 2023
It wasn’t the way Gamrot wanted to win – but he now finds himself with back-to-back victories and 6-1 in his last 7 fights. He came into UFC Vegas 79 as the 7th-ranked lightweight, challenging Fiziev for the 6th spot. They’ll likely trade places, meaning Gamrot may only be another win away from a title shot.
It was a truly disappointing ending, to be sure – but the fight was so good while it lasted that many fans would happily sign up to see them run it back once Fiziev is healthy.
Fighters React to Rafael Fiziev vs. Mateusz Gamrot
Fuck man wishing you a speed recover brother sucks it had to end like that
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) September 24, 2023
Ehhhhh never want to see a fight end like that, hope he’s ok #UFCVegas79
— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) September 24, 2023
Not how you want a fight to end it was just getting good. Get well soon Fiziev 🙏🏼
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) September 24, 2023
Mma is crazy…. Congrats Gamrot…. You’re a beast #UFCVegas79
— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) September 24, 2023
Getting hype and dancing off of an injury win is lame asf!!!
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) September 24, 2023
Ughhh nooo
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 24, 2023
Broke his leg!
— Jalin Turner (@JalinTurner) September 24, 2023
I picked Gamrot haha. I just hate to see injuries like that. https://t.co/j4croSiZaE
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) September 24, 2023
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