When this fight was announced, fans around the world knew what to expect. Two of the most talented strikers in the lightweight division were colliding. Brad Riddell and Fiziev had been training partners and friends for years, but knew it was all business when they met in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo.
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The battle was pretty even through two rounds, with Fiziev pressing while landing strikes and Riddell landing with nice counters. The combinations and exchanges were very quick from both men and the fight was super close. Then in the third round, things changed quickly, as Fiziev connected with a picture-perfect spinning wheel kick that put Riddell on his heels and then to the floor.
It was a massive moment for Fiziev, who solidified his spot as one of the surging contenders in the /lightweightlightweight division.
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