At UFC 313, fans were treated to an electrifying event that took an unexpected twist thanks to Joe Rogan’s live commentary. The highlight of the night was Alex Pereira stepping into the octagon to defend his UFC light-heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev in a gripping match held in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, the co-main event featured an intense showdown between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev, reminiscent of their clash earlier in 2023. Just before their match kicked off, Gaethje surprised everyone by wearing MMA gloves that surprisingly lacked the traditional UFC logo.
In the midst of this curious situation, commentator Jon Anik provided some clarity, revealing that the UFC logo had worn off Gaethje’s gloves during his warm-up routine. This revelation prompted Rogan to remark, “How weird,” capturing the bewilderment of viewers.
After the match, which Gaethje won decisively, he explained during a post-fight press conference that his gloves had started to peel off while he was backstage. Despite the oddity, he opted to stick with the familiar, worn-in gloves instead of switching to new ones. This choice paid off handsomely, as Gaethje’s victory over Fiziev has now positioned him as a serious contender for a title shot.
The thrilling UFC 313 event was marked by unexpected developments, highlighting the tenacity and quick thinking of fighters like Gaethje when facing unforeseen obstacles.
