Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Rafael Xavier
Kratos
14-9-0
RESULT

Rafael Xavier def. Mateusz Strzelczyk (TKO)

TKO · Round 3 · 2:47
Mateusz Strzelczyk
SPIDER
16-16-1
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Rudolf Weber-ARENA, Oberhausen, Germany

Rafael Xavier defeated Mateusz Strzelczyk by TKO in round 3 (2:47) in the Light Heavyweight bout of OKTAGON 44: Langer vs. Poppeck, held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Rudolf Weber-ARENA, Oberhausen.

Fight stats

Rafael Xavier
Mateusz Strzelczyk
Knockdowns
73
Significant strikes
10
Sig. strike accuracy
88
Total strikes
39
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
Takedown accuracy
0
Submission attempts
0
Reversals
Control time
Significant strikes by target
60
Head
8
8
Body
2
Leg
0
Distance
Clinch
Ground

By round

ROUND 1
KD
38
Sig. str.
2
49
Total str.
13
Takedowns
Sub. att
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ROUND 2
KD
28
Sig. str.
5
29
Total str.
17
Takedowns
Sub. att
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ROUND 3
KD
7
Sig. str.
3
10
Total str.
9
Takedowns
Sub. att
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Frequently asked questions

Who won Rafael Xavier vs Mateusz Strzelczyk?

Rafael Xavier defeated Mateusz Strzelczyk by TKO in round 3 (2:47) in the Light Heavyweight bout of OKTAGON 44: Langer vs. Poppeck, held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Rudolf Weber-ARENA, Oberhausen.

Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Rafael Xavier 61%39% Mateusz Strzelczyk

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

14-9-0
Record
16-16-1
1598
Elo rating
1523
0
Win Streak
0
35
Age
35
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
78"
198 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
Stance
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Brazil
Nationality
Poland

Striking Profile

SLpM
Str. Acc.
SApM
Str. Def.

Grappling Profile

TD Avg.
TD Acc.
TD Def.
Sub. Avg.

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Rafael Xavier · 3-2
  • L
    PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. ZendeliSat, May 2, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: SemifinalsFri, Jun 27, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 0:27 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    OKTAGON 50: Keita vs. SamsonidseSat, Dec 9, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 1:27 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    OKTAGON 44: Langer vs. PoppeckSat, Jun 17, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 2:47 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    OKTAGON 39: Jungwirth vs. OliveiraSat, Feb 11, 2023
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
Mateusz Strzelczyk · 2-3
  • L
    OKTAGON 87: SZABOVÁ VS. FERNANDESSat, Apr 25, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 3:48 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    OKTAGON 81: FLEURY vs. BUDAYSun, Dec 28, 2025
    Submission · R2 · 1:51 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    OKTAGON 75: Palokaj vs. BatfalskýSat, Sep 13, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 3:03 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    OKTAGON 70: KRIŠTOFIČ VS. HUMBURGERSat, Apr 26, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 1:31 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    OKTAGON 44: Langer vs. PoppeckSat, Jun 17, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 2:47 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 8 fights · 11 fights
27.3
Avg sig. strikes
9.9
0.00
Avg takedowns
0:00
Avg control time
73
Career high strikes
77
0
Career high TDs

Strike Distribution

Rafael Xavier
Strike target
Mateusz Strzelczyk
77%
Head
86%
20%
Body
14%
3%
Leg
0%
Rafael Xavier
Strike position
Mateusz Strzelczyk
0%
Distance
0%
Clinch
100%
Ground