Lightweight#11 RankedACTIVE
Rafael Fiziev
13-4
Age
32
Height
5'8"
Weight
1555 lbs
Reach
71.5"
Avg Fight Time
12:17
Gym
Tiger Muay Thai - Phuket, Thailand
UFC Record
7-5(12 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 0 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
3 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 5R5 1
Last 5
WWWWL
Finish Rate
69%
Bonuses
7
Style
Muay Thai
Location
Kyrgyzstan
Last Fight2026-02-01
MR
L - Mauricio Ruffy
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Rafael FizievSubmissionR2 2:56· Rear Naked Choke
Fight History
WIN
MD
vs Marc Diakiese
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
IB
vs Ignacio Bahamondes
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BR
vs Brad Riddell
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Wheel kick
R3 2:20
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Wheel kick·R3 2:20
WIN
AW
vs Alex White
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MG
vs Mateusz Gamrot
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Leg Injury
R2 2:03
KO/TKOto Leg Injury·R2 2:03
WIN
RD
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R5 0:18
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R5 0:18
LOSS
MM
vs Magomed Mustafaev
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Kick Head
R1 1:26
KO/TKOSpinning Back Kick Head·R1 1:26
LOSS
JG
vs Justin Gaethje
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev· 2025-03-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JG
vs Justin Gaethje
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3· 2023-03-18
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
KG
vs King Green
UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane· 2021-08-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Renato Moicano
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno· 2020-12-12
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:05
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:05
LOSS
MR
vs Mauricio Ruffy
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:30
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:30
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.8/min
Grappling
0.89 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Rafael adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 52% striking and 73% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
28 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+74% vs div avg
75%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
71%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
50%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
36%
⭐Other
Spinning
36%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (75%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (146%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 289% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
67% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance
Wheel kick
#21
33% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (2x, 67% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (73%) and Strikes/Min (4.8).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 90% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (137% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
52%
Average
Division Rank#13 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
Division Rank#36 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
52% acc88%
Clinch
82% acc10%
Ground
75% acc2%
Striking Differential+0.00/min
4.77 landed/min4.77 absorbed/min
4.77
Landed/Min
4.77
Absorbed/Min
0.22
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed645
Sig. Strikes Attempted1229
Key Insights
Rafael is a distance-first striker, with 87% of output at range.
Effective body attack (40%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 88% of output at range with 52% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
73%
Elite
Division Rank#1 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
90%
Elite
Division Rank#8 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
73%(est)
Landed
8
Defended
3
Total
11
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.89
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
11
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
22
Attempted
73%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (90%).
High TD accuracy (73%).
Clinch TD specialist: 73% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,290
1.24
Ratio
Absorbed
1,044
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
4/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.3
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.8
Standing %
94%
R3 vs R1 Output
137%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (26.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 137% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 12 fights
R1 Control
0:20
R2 Control
0:13
R3 Control
0:19
R1 to Final
+55%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+4.5pp
Body
-3.5pp
Leg
-1.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.8pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
22.2
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
8.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
36%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#21
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#45
of 57
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#13
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#36
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#41
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#36
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#38
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#36
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3140
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 8
25% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights