UFC Fight Night 228: Fiziev vs. Gamrot | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Conor McBragger
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Introduction
UFC Fight Night 228: Fiziev vs. Gamrot took place on September 23, 2023 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas — UFC Vegas 79. The lightweight main event featured No. 6-ranked Rafael Fiziev against No. 7-ranked Mateusz Gamrot in a crucial contender bout, with the winner positioning themselves for a top-five matchup.
The fight ended anticlimactically when Fiziev tore his ACL while planting to throw a kick early in round two, giving Gamrot the TKO victory at 2:03. The undercard delivered better action: Marina Rodriguez earned a PoN by TKO’ing Michelle Waterson-Gomez — post-event facts confirmed it was Waterson-Gomez’s first TKO loss in 14 years. Tim Means vs. André Fialho earned Fight of the Night in Means’ 50th professional fight.
Quick Stats
📅 Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
📍 Venue: UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada, USA (UFC Vegas 79)
📺 Broadcast: ESPN+ (UFC on ESPN+ 86)
✅ Result: Mateusz Gamrot def. Rafael Fiziev via TKO (Knee Injury) (Round 2, 2:03)
⭐ Notable: Fiziev tears ACL while kicking | Gamrot calls out Oliveira | Rodriguez TKO Waterson-Gomez PoN (first TKO loss in 14 yrs) | Means vs. Fialho FotN (Means’ 50th pro fight) | Jourdain guillotine PoN | Malkoun DQ’d for illegal strike
Main Event: Fiziev vs. Gamrot
The first round was competitive and closely contested. Gamrot connected with a jab-cross combination and looked for takedowns, while Fiziev countered with an uppercut and hard flurries. Gamrot appeared to be getting the better of things with his wrestling and pressure.
Early in round two, Fiziev threw a right kick that landed on Gamrot’s elbow. As the kick connected, Fiziev’s left knee — his planting leg — buckled and he collapsed to the canvas. He had torn his ACL. Gamrot landed a few follow-up strikes before the referee stopped the fight at 2:03. Post-fight, Gamrot called out former champion Charles Oliveira. For Fiziev, it was his second consecutive loss after a six-fight winning streak.
Co-Main & Undercard Highlights
Bryce Mitchell defeated Dan Ige by UD in the co-main event featherweight bout. Marina Rodriguez earned a PoN by stopping Michelle Waterson-Gomez via TKO at 2:42 of round two — post-event facts confirmed it was Waterson-Gomez’s first TKO loss in 14 years of professional fighting. Bryan Battle submitted AJ Fletcher with an RNC.
Charles Jourdain earned a PoN with a first-round guillotine choke submission. Tim Means vs. André Fialho earned FotN in Means’ 50th professional fight — a reminder of his extraordinary longevity. Jacob Malkoun was disqualified for an illegal strike to the back of Cody Brundage’s head while in a dominant position.
Full Results
Mateusz Gamrot def. Rafael Fiziev — TKO (Knee Injury) (Round 2, 2:03) | Fiziev tears ACL
Bryce Mitchell def. Dan Ige — UD R3; Marina Rodriguez def. Michelle Waterson-Gomez — TKO R2, 2:42 (PoN); Bryan Battle def. AJ Fletcher — Sub (RNC) R2; Charles Jourdain def. Ricardo Ramos — Sub (Guillotine) R1 (PoN); Tim Means def. André Fialho — FotN; Cody Brundage def. Jacob Malkoun — DQ (Illegal Strike)
Bonuses & Awards
🥊 Fight of the Night: Tim Means vs. André Fialho ($50,000 each) — Means’ 50th pro fight
🏆 Performance of the Night: Marina Rodriguez ($50,000) — TKO of Waterson-Gomez R2
🏆 Performance of the Night: Charles Jourdain ($50,000) — Sub (Guillotine) of Ricardo Ramos R1
Legacy & Impact
FN 228 was defined by misfortune. Fiziev’s ACL tear was a cruel ending to what had been a competitive fight, and the injury derailed his career trajectory at a critical moment. For Gamrot, the win — however it came — extended his streak and positioned him for bigger matchups. The real highlights came from the undercard: Rodriguez’s striking evolution, Jourdain’s slick submission work, and Tim Means reminding everyone why longevity matters in his landmark 50th fight.
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