Justin Gaethje will now compete in the UFC 313 co-main event against Rafael Fiziev. This change comes after Dan Hooker had to withdraw from their anticipated lightweight bout due to a hand injury. UFC CEO Dana White announced the new matchup, highlighting the short-notice nature of the fight. The question is, was Fiziev the right choice as a replacement?
In the latest episode of Between the Links, experts discuss the Gaethje vs. Fiziev rematch, analyzing what this fight means for both fighters and the impact of Hooker’s withdrawal on the event. They also evaluate other recently announced UFC fights, discuss the aftermath of the UFC Seattle main event between Song Yadong and Henry Cejudo, including conversations around fight rules and point deductions. Further topics include Cejudo’s discussion with referee Jason Herzog, Aaron Pico’s free agency with PFL, and previews of UFC Vegas 103, among other MMA news.
Mike Heck hosts the discussion, featuring MMA Fighting analysts Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee.
You can watch the show or listen to the podcast version on various podcast platforms.
