UFC 286: Gaethje vs Fiziev 03/18/2023 – The Ultimate Fighting Championship is all set to take its fight to the O2 Arena in London, England. The main event will take place between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman as they square off under the Welterweight Division. The co-main event will take place between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev. Both fighters will exchange fists under the Lightweight Division.
The UFC 286 betting picks are updated online for bettors to place their bets on their favorite fighters. Gaethje is the more experienced fighter in this battle but the UFC bloody elbow betting picks are in favor of Rafael Fiziev to win this fight against Gaethje. Fans can get to watch the event live with the UFC Fight Pass.
UFC 286: Gaethje vs Fiziev 03/18/2023
| When: | Saturday, March 18, 4:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Where: | O2 Arena, London, England |
| TV: | ESPN+ (US); BT Sport (UK) |
| Stream: | UFC Fight Pass |
UFC 286: Gaethje vs Fiziev 03/18/2023 Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Gaethje | +185 | Rafael Fiziev | -220 |
Main Card
Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje has fought twice more than his opponent and is holding a 23-4-0 record. Gaethje will have a three-inch advantage in height but will have a one-inch disadvantage in reach. Known as “The Highlight” in the ring, Gethje is landing 7.46 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 60 percent.
When it comes to takedowns, Gaethje holds the upper hand once again as he is taking down opponents at 0.40 times per 15 minutes. The talented fighter has a good reputation but is up against a tough opponent.
Rafael Fiziev
Moving onto Rafael Fiziev, he has a record of 12-1-0. With just one defeat in his entire career, Fiziev has come against some key victories. Fiziev is landing 4.81 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 50 percent. Known as “Ataman” in the ring, Fiziev has the latest betting odds on his side.
This is not going to be an easy victory for Fiziev, especially against a wee-experienced opponent like Gaethje. Fiziev has closed in at 40 percent with his takedown attempts and is all set to take on Gaethje in this exciting fight.
Gaethje vs Fiziev Betting Numbers
| Record | 21-2-0 | 6-1-0 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Country | USA | Kyrgyzstan |
| Height | 5’10” | 5’8″ |
| Weight (lbs) | 154 | 154 |
| Reach (in) | 69″ | 70″ |
| Win by KO/TKO | 83% | 67% |
| Win by Submission | 4% | 8% |
| Decisions | 13% | 25% |
| Strikes landed per minute | 8.5 | 0.7 |
| Striking accuracy | 54% | 100% |
| Striking absorbed per minute | 10.23 | 6.98 |
| Striking defense | 53% | 16% |
| Takedown average | 0 | 0 |
| Takedown accuracy | N/A | N/A |
| Takedown defense | 80% | N/A |
| Submission average | 0 | 0 |
Gaethje vs Fiziev Betting Picks
This is going to be an important fight for Rafael Fiziev and a victory is sure to bring him up the ranks. Fiziev will still need to be aware of Gaethje’s tactics and hope to do his best to win this fight. The UFC fight night betting odds favor Rafael Fiziev to win this fight.
