Rafael Fiziev claims he made Justin Gaethje ‘sad’ with his Instagram stories

Rafael Fiziev, who is set to face off against Justin Gaethje at UFC 286, has made a humorous statement regarding their upcoming fight. According to Fiziev, he was able to make Gaethje "sad" through his posts on the social media platform Instagram.

During UFC 286 Media Day, Brett Okamoto from ESPN MMA conducted an interview with Rafael Fiziev where they discussed his upcoming fight against Justin Gaethje in London. The Kazakhstan-born fighter appeared to be amused by his own words, as his comments likely suggested that he was trying to get under Gaethje's skin ahead of the big match. It's not uncommon for fighters to use psychological tactics to gain an edge over their opponents, and Fiziev seems to be no exception. He stated:

"The fight with Justin Gajethje, I'm waiting for this a lot, I make a lot of stories a lot of something you know in Instagram about Justin and I make him sad little bit."

The 30-year-old mixed martial artist further added:

"But I'm happy, and excited I'm happy now I have this opponent and big Challenge I like I love challenges."

Check out the entire conversation below (quote is from 0:35-0:53):

Rafael Fiziev is well-known not just for his exhilarating fighting techniques, but also for his amusing callouts and humorous content on social media platforms. His comedic presence and witty remarks have earned him a reputation beyond his impressive skills in the octagon.

Take a look at some of 'Ataman''s previous humorous social media rants aimed against Gaethje:

Prior to the scheduled bout announcement, Fiziev mocked 'The Highlight' by referencing Conor McGregor's mysterious tweet.

❗️BREAKING: video of @Justin_Gaethje negotiating his next fight with Conor on his boat!😱 https://t.co/IkIs5cuYDB

The fighter with sarcastic skills: Interesting after-fight callouts from Rafael Fiziev

Rafael Fiziev, the rising UFC lightweight star, has established quite a reputation for himself, both within the octagon and through his inventive post-fight callouts. Fiziev has targeted some of the most famous people, such as Hasbulla and the well-known actor Vince Vaughn, in some of his most notable call outs.

Nonetheless, Fiziev's most recent call-up has piqued the interest of sports spectators and media organizations alike. After his most recent triumph against Rafael Dos Anjos, Fiziev took the opportunity to challenge none other than Rafael Nadal, the tennis superstar and famed "King of Clay," for a duel for the title of the "best Rafael in sports".

Your move, @RafaelNadal 😂 🎾

[ @RafaelFiziev | #UFCVegas58 ] https://t.co/29rxGQWD3J

'Ataman' is widely regarded as one of the division's most threatening lightweights. Fiziev is a force to be reckoned with inside the octagon, thanks to his lightning-fast strikes, destructive leg kicks, and dynamic mobility.