UFC lightweight fighter Rafael Fiziev discussed his approach to dealing with losses in his career.
Fiziev elaborated, saying, “Losses are certainly bothersome. It`s discouraging when I reflect and realize, `Wow, I`ve accumulated three defeats now. It feels like ages since my last victory.` There`s a strong desire to get back to winning ways quickly, to defeat an opponent. At times, it`s quite frustrating; I`ll think, `You`re such a failure. How could you lose three times?` However, then I recall the circumstances. My losses against Justin [Gaethje] both earned `Fight of the Night` bonuses. In another instance, I suffered a severe knee injury that forced me out of competition for nearly two years during my recovery period.”
