Tiger Muay Thai putting ace, Rafael Fiziev has confirmed he has been cleared to return to motion amid his nasty ACL harm suffered a yr in the past — and desires to share the Octagon with the likes of Beneil Dariush and surging star, Dan Hooker in his subsequent outing.

Fiziev, who retains the quantity 9 rank within the official light-weight pile, will try to snap a two-fight dropping skid in his return to motion, most just lately struggling a TKO loss in opposition to fellow European star, Mateusz Gamrot in a most important occasion slot again in September of final yr — which got here after a notable ACL tear.

Previous to that, Fiziev — who has additionally spent his time coaching in Florida amongst the expertise at Kill Cliff FC, turned in a Combat of the Night time showcase en path to a controversial cut up resolution loss in opposition to former interim and symbolic BMF champion, Justin Gaethje at UFC 286 in London.

Rafael Fiziev confirms plan for year-end UFC return

And confirming plans to return to motion after gaining clearance to compete following his ACL harm, Fiziev listed a who’s who of opponents on his hitlist — together with the above-mentioned Hooker, and Liverpool grappling sensation, Paddy Pimblett.

“I’m able to battle now — I’m able to battle (in) November, December and [December would be perfect],” Rafael Fiziev informed MMA Preventing. “And actually — anyone. I’m able to battle with anyone, however I’ve [a] few names as a result of no person known as me to battle.”

“Additionally, (Dan) Hooker,” Rafael Fiziev defined. “He [talked] a bit about me like a number of instances. Now [would[ you like to fight me? I’m ready now, Mr. Tattoo. If you want to fight, we can do [a] good present. I consider that if we’re preventing, when the cage closes, me and also you within the cage, we are able to make like holy hell within the cage and if we stand in there collectively.”

With no win since a most important occasion conflict on the Apex facility the place he took residence a fifth spherical knockout win over former undisputed champion, Rafael dos Anjos, Fiziev had additionally racked up notable victories over the likes of Renato Moicano, King Inexperienced, and Brad Riddell throughout that successful spree.