“This Is the Definition of Humble, Not Islam and Khabib BS”: Rafael Fiziev’s Selfless Gesture Towards Beneil Dariush Wins the UFC World

UFC’s lightweight division, one of the most stacked and highly contested ones in the promotion, appears to be in a state of flux. While the current champion, Islam Makhachev, successfully held onto his gold, the quest for his next challenger started as soon as he triumphed over Alexander Volkanovski. Some argued for the much-awaited rematch, others advised pitting someone from the division against the Russian. However, as UFC president Dana White announced the fight involving Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush at UFC 288, a clearer picture emerged. Despite the recent announcement, some uncertainty persists about whether other surging contenders such as Rafael Fiziev might jump the lane.

The Azerbaijan fighter, however, has proclaimed to step aside in the favor of Dariush. The 29-year-old put himself pulled out of the contention, as he believes the American fighter deserved it “150%”.

Rafael Fiziev believes Beneil Dariush stands ahead of him in the line

Notably, ‘Ataman’ will square off against Justin Gaethje at the co-main event of UFC 286. A win against the prolific striker might propel the Phuket resident into the title contender’s spot. Regardless of the result, the 12-1 record holder believes the #4 ranked fighter deserves a shot before him.

Thus, talking to Submission Radio, he said, “Really, I don’t give a sh*t about it. If I beat Gaethje, I’m in a good position. If Oliveira wins, he goes and fights for the title, he deserves it. Dariush deserves it 150 percent. And if he wins that, I don’t want to stay on his road, because he really deserves it. I can wait.”

These comments of the Tiger Muay Thai representative attracted the attention of the fans who admired his humbleness.

How did the fans react to the selfless act of Fiziev?

A user wrote, “Spoken like a true gentleman. And he’s right. Beneil absolutely deserves the next shot at the title.”

A follower stated, “Much respect for Fiziev Dariush deserved the title shot before the Charles Olivera fight”

Someone commented, “This is the definition of humble, not Islam and khabib bs”

A comment read as, “I just became a fan of Fiz…”

A fan mentioned, “LOL!! Rafael is scared of Islam.”

Someone admitted, “So humble I respect him for this won’t hear many fighters say that “

Lastly, another comment declared, “Fiziev Wholesome W”

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What do you think of these statements by UFC star Rafael Fiziev about Beneil Dariush? Do you believe Darish deserves the title shot next? Let us know in the comments below.

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