UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje is headed into one of the most important fights of his career against Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286. In what could decide the course of his future in the division, ‘The Highlight’ is faced with a tough challenge in the form of the Kyrgyzstani. Known for his clinical striking and high-level Muay Thai; Fiziev could just be the toughest fight for the American in his UFC career.

Despite such an uphill task ahead of him, Gaethje can make his walkout in front of the London crowd, knowing that he has the support of his special one behind him. The 34-year-old’s girlfriend wished the best for him on her Instagram as she expressed her admiration for the number three-ranked lightweight.

Justin Gaethje’s girlfriend expresses her love for the fighter ahead of tonight’s fight

Sophia Romano, shared her love for her boyfriend as he gets ready to step inside the octagon at tonight’s co-main event.

Accompanying a photo of the two together, she wrote, “Wishing the best of luck to my favorite! This year has been such a crazy experience to get to watch all your hard work and dedication from the start.”

She then went on to describe how amazed she was at Gaethje‘s talent inside the Octagon. “I can’t get over how insanely talented, dangerous and amazing you are as an athlete. Can’t wait to scream and cheer you on. You’re cute and I love you!!”

‘The Highlight’ must definitely find himself fired up for the fight after her appreciation.

Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev clash on today’s co-main event at the O2 Arena

UFC London’s co-main event is nothing short of a headliner in itself. With two heavy strikers involved in the match-up, fans can expect a clear barn burner to go down. While Fiziev might appear to be the more technical striker of the two, the former interim champ is no slouch himself. The chaos that Gaethje creates inside the octagon is something that even the most elite of elite fighters struggle to handle.

Whatever the outcome may turn out to be; there’s no denying that this might end up as the most entertaining fight of the night.

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What do you think of the co-main bout? Will Fiziev’s skills outmatch those of Gaethje? Let us know in the comment section below.

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