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Rafael Xavier vs Rasul Magomedov

Rafael Xavier is 15-9-0; Rasul Magomedov is 10-0-0. Rafael Xavier is 4 years older than Rasul Magomedov. Rafael Xavier has a 5" · 13 cm reach advantage over Rasul Magomedov. Rafael Xavier is 3" · 8 cm taller than Rasul Magomedov. They have met once: Rafael Xavier 0, Rasul Magomedov 1.

Rafael Xavier
Brazil
Rafael Xavier
“Kratos” · 15-9-0
TKODECTKO
Met once
Rasul Magomedov
Bahrain
Rasul Magomedov
“Lion” · 10-0-0
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Style & credentials

Rafael Xavier

No background on record

Camp · Spitfire Gym · Germany
Rasul Magomedov

No background on record

Camp · KHK MMA Team · Bahrain

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

67%
Head
64%
16%
Body
23%
17%
Leg
13%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Rafael Xavierlast 8 fights
69%24%
Rasul Magomedovlast 10 fights
48%19%33%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Rafael Xavier· from fights outside the UFC Rasul Magomedov· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.152.66
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Rafael Xavier · Average · better than 42% of UFC fightersRasul Magomedov · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.761.95
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Rafael Xavier · Elite · better than 94% of UFC fightersRasul Magomedov · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.112.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Rafael Xavier · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersRasul Magomedov · Good · better than 78% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
86%63%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Rafael Xavier · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fightersRasul Magomedov · Elite · better than 90% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
24%17%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Rafael Xavier · Poor · better than 4% of UFC fightersRasul Magomedov · Poor · better than 2% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.400.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Rafael Xavier · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersRasul Magomedov · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.15
Strikes landed / min
2.66
1.76
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.95
1.11 / 1.3
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.40 / 3.8
86%
Takedown accuracy
63%
24%
Takedown defence
17%
0:59
Control time / fight
4:28
0.40
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.00

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Rafael Xavier8 fights · by range and by target
Range
61%Distance · 235
26%Clinch · 101
13%Ground · 50
Target
67%Head · 173
16%Body · 41
17%Leg · 43

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Rasul Magomedov10 fights · by range and by target
Range
27%Distance · 148
29%Clinch · 159
44%Ground · 240
Target
64%Head · 181
23%Body · 65
13%Leg · 37

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Rafael Xavier and Rasul Magomedov ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. Zendeli (Sat, May 2, 2026), where Rasul Magomedov won by Decision.

What are the records of Rafael Xavier and Rasul Magomedov?

Rafael Xavier is 15-9-0 and Rasul Magomedov is 10-0-0.

Who has the longer reach, Rafael Xavier or Rasul Magomedov?

Rafael Xavier has the longer reach: 78" · 198 cm against 73" · 185 cm for Rasul Magomedov, a 5" · 13 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Rafael Xavier or Rasul Magomedov?

Rafael Xavier is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Rasul Magomedov stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Rafael Xavier or Rasul Magomedov?

Rafael Xavier is 35 and Rasul Magomedov is 31.

Who has more finishes, Rafael Xavier or Rasul Magomedov?

Rafael Xavier has 14 wins inside the distance (11 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission); Rasul Magomedov has 6 wins (4 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission).

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