Pros react after Mateusz Gamrot defeats Rafael Fiziev at UFC Vegas 79

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 79 event was headlined by a highly anticipated lightweight contest featuring Rafael Fiziev taking on Mateusz Gamrot.

Fiziev (12-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a majority decision loss to Justin Gaethje back in March of this year. Prior to that setback, ‘Ataman’ was on a six-fight win streak, which included stoppage victories over Renato Moicano, Brad Riddell and Rafael dos Anjos.

Meanwhile, Mateusz Gamrot (23-2 MMA) had most previously competed in March of this year, where he earned a split decision victory over Jalin Turner. Prior to that win, the former KSW champion had suffered a unanimous decision loss to Beneil Dariush at UFC 280.

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 79 main event did not result in the exciting finish most fans were hoping for. Mateusz Gamrot and Rafael Fiziev went back and forth in the standup in round one, with ‘Ataman’ appearing to land the more significant shots. After getting up from an early takedown in round two, Fiziev threw a kick that connected with the elbow of Gamrot. That strike caused an injury to Fiziev, who immediately hit the canvas in agony. ‘Gamer’ followed up with a couple of shots before the referee eventually stepped in to call a stop to the contest.

Official UFC Vegas 79 Results: Mateusz Gamrot def. Rafael Fiziev via TKO (knee injury) in Round 2

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Fiziev vs. Gamrot’ below:

Im taking Gamrot here! I don’t think he’s going to play the striking game at all and that should make it very interesting.

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) September 24, 2023

Fiziev almost hit a wwe style hurricanrana gettin away from the wrestling

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) September 24, 2023

Both these fighters are elite at what they do! #UFCVegas79

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) September 24, 2023

Post-fight reactions to Mateusz Gamrot defeating Rafael Fiziev at UFC Vegas 79:

FU*K!!!

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) September 24, 2023

Fuck man wishing you a speed recover brother sucks it had to end like that

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) 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

https://twitter.com/HenryCejudo/status/1705754285617889539

Who would you like to see Mateusz Gamrot fight next following his victory over Rafael Fiziev this evening in Sin City?