Rafael Fiziev
12
Wins
3
Losses
| Age | 31 years |
| Name | Rafael Fiziev |
| Nickname | Ataman |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (172 m) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Team | Kill Cliff FC |
| Coach | Henri Hooft, Greg Jones, Jason Strout, Kami Barzini, Corey Peacock |
| BJJ Coach | Bruninho Barbosa |
| Jiu-Jitsu | Black belt in BJJ |
Rafael Fiziev is a professional MMA fighter who competes in the lightweight division of the UFC. Fiziev started his training in Muay Thai at the age of 11, and this isn't the only combat sport that is added to his resume, as Rafel Fiziev is also well-trained in boxing, combat sambo, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling. In 2015, he shifted his focus from Muay Thai to MMA and got an incredible career in it. Fiziev is currently ranked #6 in the lightweight division of the UFC.
Rafael Fiziev MMA record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 12–3 | Mateusz Gamrot | TKO (knee injury) | UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot | September 23, 2023 | 2 | 2:03 | |
| Loss | 12–2 | Justin Gaethje | Decision (majority) | UFC 286 | March 18, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 12–1 | Rafael dos Anjos | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev | July 9, 2022 | 5 | 0:18 | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 11–1 | Brad Riddell | KO (spinning wheel kick) | UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo | December 4, 2021 | 3 | 2:20 | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 10–1 | Bobby Green | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 265 | August 7, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 9–1 | Renato Moicano | KO (punches) | UFC 256 | December 12, 2020 | 1 | 4:05 | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 8–1 | Marc Diakiese | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 | July 18, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 7–1 | Alex White | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren | October 26, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Magomed Mustafaev | TKO (spinning back kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik | April 20, 2019 | 1 | 1:26 | |
| Win | 6–0 | Nurzhan Tutaev | KO (body kick) | Titan FC 51 | December 21, 2018 | 2 | 0:51 | |
| Win | 5–0 | Nandin-Erdene Munguntsooj | KO (head kick and punches) | Road FC 45 | December 23, 2017 | 1 | 0:58 | Catchweight (158 lb) bout. |
| Win | 4–0 | Kim Seung-yeon | TKO (knees and punches) | Road FC 39 | June 10, 2017 | 1 | 4:23 | |
| Win | 3–0 | Suraj Bahadur | TKO (punches) | Primal FC: Dark Moon Rising | March 24, 2017 | 1 | 2:30 | Catchweight (159 lb) bout. |
| Win | 2–0 | Gunduz Nabiev | Submission (rear naked choke) | Boroda FC | October 10, 2016 | 1 | 3:40 | |
| Win | 1–0 | Sam Bastin | KO (flying knee) | W.I.N FC | July 18, 2015 | 1 | N/A | Lightweight debut. |
Posts on Rafael Fiziev
“It’s Not a Rumor”: UFC Is Planning to Introduce the 165 Lbs Division, UFC Lightweight Confirms- “The Best Business in the Word” – Rafael Fiziev Responds to His Injury at UFC Fight Night 79 in the Best Way Possible
- UFC Fight Night 228: Rafael Fiziev vs. Mateusz Gamrot Prediction, Stats and Fight Breakdown
- What did Rafael Fiziev say to Justin Gaethje in the Octagon After Getting Beat up at UFC 286?
- “Needs to Check on That Eye”- Rafael Fiziev’s Battered Eye Thanks to Justin Gaethje Concerns Fans After UFC 286
- UFC 286, Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev Prediction and Stats: Who Will Win at UFC 286?
- Rafael Fiziev’s Only Loss in UFC: Kickboxing Expert Got Knocked Out With a Head Kick on His UFC Debut
- UFC Lightweight Rafael Fiziev Gets Embarrassed For Trying to Escape Home Rent
- UFC Wants Conor McGregor to Fight Justin Gaethje on His Return in 2023, McGregor Yet to Take a Firm Decision
- Was Rafael Fiziev vs Rafael Dos Anjos an Early Stoppage? Aljamain Sterling Gives Verdict, Criticizes the Referee for His Mistake
