RAFAEL FIZIEV VS BOBBY GREEN FACTS
When is UFC 265? Sunday 8th August, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
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RAFAEL FIZIEV VS BOBBY GREEN LOWDOWN
Rafael Fiziev (9-1) makes his first appearance of the year much to the relief of many fans as he has looked electric in his last few fights. The only setback of his career so far came on his UFC debut against Magomed Mustafaev who delivered a monstrous spinning back kick to knock Fiziev out. The Kazakhstani took it on the chin and bounced back with impressive unanimous decisions over Alex White and Marc Diakiese before putting the division on notice with a ‘performance of the night’ and vintage knockout over Renato Moicano back in December.
Bobby Green (27-11-1) also makes his first UFC walk of the year. He was going into 2020 off the back of two unanimous decision losses to Drakkar Klose and Francisco Trinaldo but then experienced a resurgence. He strung three very impressive unanimous decisions of his own over Clay Guida, Lando Vannata and Alan Patrick and never looked better at the age of 34. However, he ended his active year losing another unanimous decision to Thiago Moises who just had a little more to offer on the night.
RAFAEL FIZIEV VS BOBBY GREEN PREDICTION
This is going to be an exhilarating battle on the feet. Green is a seasoned and technically sound boxer. On the other hand, Fiziev is a Muay Thai monster and throws fire in all limbs. His kicks in particular are ferocious snapping from both feet without telegraphing. He is the all-round more dangerous striker and his variety and power firmly swing this in his favour.
Expect Fiziev to attack the body and legs of Green who will mainly stand in a southpaw stance. Green tends to keep his hands low and has relied on his reaction time to slip shots, but Fiziev has the speed to catch him especially when throwing combinations where he will target the body to open up the guard and pounce on the jaw like he did to Moicano.
Very few strikers have outclassed Green on the feet recently, but we feel this is exactly what Fiziev will do and may just seal the deal with a knockout.
Prediction: Fiziev via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Fiziev via KO/TKO