Rafael Fiziev stated that Justin Gaethje's victory over Ilia Topuria helped him regain his confidence.

Offsideplus.az reports that he shared these thoughts following his victory over Manuel Torres:

"Justin, you have no idea how much you motivated me. After your performance against Topuria, you made me believe in myself again. I didn't know how to believe in myself anymore. That guy went out there and made me happy."

It is worth noting that Fiziev and Gaethje have previously faced each other twice. The American fighter emerged victorious in both bouts.