Kazakhstani and Kyrgyz mixed style fighter (MMA) Rafael Fiziev won by knockout at the Absolute Fighting Championship (UFC) tournament in Las Vegas. The video is presented by the copyright holder.
Fiziev, 28, known by the nickname Ataman, fought against New Zealander Brad Riddell. In the third round, the native of Kazakhstan struck a roundhouse kick. Fiziev’s opponent was stunned by this hit and could not continue the fight. The referee recorded a technical knockout.
In the main match of the tournament, Jose Aldo and Rob Font met. The Brazilian celebrated the victory by decision.
Fiziev won his fifth consecutive victory in the UFC. The last time he lost under the auspices of the organization was in April 2019 at a tournament in St. Petersburg. Then Fiziev was opposed by the Russian fighter Magomed Mustafayev. This fight was Ataman’s debut in the UFC.

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