A UFC brawler wants to face actor Vince Vaughn, who is said to be a jiu-jitsu expert, in a rematch.

 Rafael Fiziev defeated Brad Riddell with a powerful wheel kick to win his sixth consecutive UFC fight on Saturday night in Las Vegas.


The bout was interrupted in the third round by referee Herb Dean, who awarded Fiziev a technical knockout win.


In his post-fight address, Fiziev scanned the audience and pointed to Vince Vaughn, indicating that the actor will be called out for a forthcoming bout with Fiziev.


"Give me three months, and I'll be ready to fight again," Fiziev said emphatically. "We have one legend in this room, and he could be interested in fighting with me. Vince Vaughn, that's his real name... Yes, he is a favorite of mine."


Vaughn, who does not have the most extensive filmography in action films — with the exception of his performance in Brawl in Cell Block 99 — turned down the offer and stayed for the Font vs. Aldo main event.


The narrative of the video, on the other hand, may imply that the humorous thespian has a good chance of defeating the Lightweight champion if he accepts the challenge.


Vaughn has been a dedicated practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over five years, and on average, a BJJ student progresses from white belt to brown belt in that time period – only one rank away from the coveted black belt — in that amount of time.


Taken into consideration Vaughn's height, which was brutally exhibited in Cell Block, facing up against the 5-foot-8, 154-pound Fiziev might prove to be a hard match for the UFC fighter, especially if Vaughn chooses to rely on his ground game. The 28-year-old opponent, as evidenced by Riddell's strategy, may not want to stay upright against the 6-foot-5 Vaughn — though Fiziev may have to channel his inner Frank Dux to land a spinning wheel kick on the 6-foot-5 Vaughn.


The actor, according to his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu professor, Rener Gracie, has been a diligent pupil who exercises regardless of where he is shooting.


"Every now and then dad would have to go to make a movie, but he would always find a way to practice while on the road," Gracie said.


"On and off the mat, Vince is one of the nicest individuals I've ever encountered, and he constantly makes an effort to connect with his students and other instructors. We consider it a pleasure to teach him and his children, and if I had to guess, I'd say he'll be with us for the rest of his life!"


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