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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Rafael Fisiev (12-4-0) versus Ignacio Bahamondes (17-5-0) is a UFC lightweight matchup next weekend in Baku, Azerbaijan. It will be an exciting co-headliner as both fighters are eager to take the next step up in their career. Rafael "Ataman" Fisiev, in particular, will want to quickly bounce back from his three recent losses, with the latest loss coming in March this year against Justin Gaethje. It's a surprising fight, considering Fisieve announced his intention to move to the 145-pound category after the loss against Gaethje. It seems he had a change of mind.
Ignacio "La Jaula" Bahamondes, on the other hand, comes into this fight as the exciting underdog looking to make a big statement. His recent form has been highly impressive, losing only once in his last seven assignments. The lanky 27-year-old Chilean is coming off three straight victories, defeating Jalin Turner in March this year via a triangle choke in the first round. He's undoubtedly one of the most exciting rising stars in the division.
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Rafael Fiziev - Ignacio Bahamondes Key Points
- Fisiev won six of his last nine assignments.
- Fisiev won via decision in three of his last six UFC fights.
- The fight went the distance in five of the last six Fisiev fights.
- The fight went the distance in five of the last six Fisiev wins.
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Our Rafael Fiziev vs Ignacio Bahamondes Prediction
Ignacio is a massive threat to Fisiev's delicate career in this matchup. The Chilean is popular for being a flashy striker inside the Octagon and boasts a longer reach of around four inches. He could end things early if he gets a clean shot, as he did in his last three fights, winning twice via KO/TKO. However, Fisiev will be boosted by the fact that he started strongly against Gaethje before running out of gas. That's understandable because he had short notice to prepare. He'll be eager to find his rhythm early in this fight and count on his experience to defeat his tall opponents. Overall, this will be one of the most exciting fights on the card.
Our prediction for Rafael Fisiev vs Ignacio Bahamonde: Rafael Fisiev to win by decision.
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