Rafael Fiziev
No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Rafael Fiziev holds a professional MMA record of 14-5-0. Rafael Fiziev has won 14 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Rafael Fiziev lands 4.71 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 1.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Rafael Fiziev also has 4 recorded Muay Thai bouts. Rafael Fiziev also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Most recent fight: June 27, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'8"173 cm
- Weight
- 155 lbs70 kg
- Reach
- 71"180 cm
- Stance
- Switch
- DOB
- 1993-03-05
- Age
- 33
- Nationality
- Kyrgyzstan / Azerbaijan
- Birthplace
- Kyrgyzstan
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2016Bronze · IFMA · -71 kg
- 2015Started in MMA
- 2010WMF Intercontinental Champion (-63.5 kg) · WMF (World Muaythai Federation)
- 2009Silver · IFMA · junior
- Champion · Kyrgyzstan National Championships
- Champion · Kyrgyzstan National Championships
- Champion · Kyrgyzstan National Championships
- AGE 11Started in Muay Thai
- AGE 11Started in Muay Thai
- Muay Thai 39-8 · Professional record · Wikipedia (EN and RU) give a 39-8 muay thai record, 29 wins by knockout. Other sources disagree — see conflicts.
Camp
- Tiger Muay Thai · Phuket, Thailand Instructor
- Kill Cliff FC (formerly Sanford MMA) · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
- Phuket Top Team · Phuket, Thailand Former
Coaches
- George Hickman · Head coach
- Henri Hooft · Head coach
- John Hutchinson · Boxing coach
- Alex Schild · Grappling coach
Fight DNA
Striking TechnicianUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (24 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Rafael Fiziev sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Rafael Fiziev has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $450,000.
- ★ POTNvs Manuel Torres · UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs TorresJun 27, 2026
- ★ FOTNvs Justin Gaethje · UFC 313: Pereira vs AnkalaevMar 8, 2025
- ★ FOTNvs Justin Gaethje · UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3Mar 18, 2023
- ★ POTNvs Rafael Dos Anjos · UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs FizievJul 9, 2022
- ★ POTNvs Brad Riddell · UFC Fight Night: Font vs AldoDec 4, 2021
- ★ FOTNvs King Green · UFC 265: Lewis vs GaneAug 7, 2021
- ★ POTNvs Renato Moicano · UFC 256: Figueiredo vs MorenoDec 12, 2020
- ★ FOTNvs Marc Diakiese · UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs BenavidezJul 19, 2020
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rafael Fiziev earns per fight.
Career history
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres· Jun 27, 2026· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 17-4POTNTKOR2 · 0:15
- LOSSUFCUFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2· Feb 1, 2026· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 13-2TKOR2 · 4:30
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Hill vs Rountree Jr.· Jun 21, 2025· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 17-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev· Mar 8, 2025· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 26-5FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Gamrot· Sep 23, 2023· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 23-2TKOR2 · 2:03
- LOSSUFCUFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3· Mar 18, 2023· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 24-4FOTNMDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Fiziev· Jul 9, 2022· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 31-14POTNTKOR5 · 0:18
- WINvs Brad RiddellUFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo· Dec 4, 2021· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 10-2POTNTKOR3 · 2:20
- WINvs King GreenUFCUFC 265: Lewis vs Gane· Aug 7, 2021· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 27-12-1FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno· Dec 12, 2020· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 14-4-1POTNTKOR1 · 4:05
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs Benavidez· Jul 19, 2020· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 14-4FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Alex WhiteUFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren· Oct 26, 2019· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 13-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Oleinik· Apr 20, 2019· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 14-3TKOR1 · 1:26
- WINvs Nurzhan TutkaevTitan FC 51· Dec 21, 2018· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 5-4TKOR2 · 3:59
- WINvs Nandin-Erdene MunguntsoojRoad FC 45· Dec 23, 2017· Catchweight· 5-0 vs 7-4TKOR1 · 0:58
- WINvs Seung Yeon KimRoad FC 39· Jun 10, 2017· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 2-2TKOR1 · 4:23
- WINvs Suraj BahadurPrimal FC: Dark Moon Rising· Mar 24, 2017· Catchweight· 3-0 vs 3-6TKOR1 · 2:30
- WINvs Gunduz NabievBoroda FC· Oct 10, 2016· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-1-R1 · 3:40
- WINvs Sam BastinW.I.N. Fighting Championships· Jul 18, 2015· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 4-7TKO
- LOSSvs Leyton CollymorePhoenix FC 3· Sep 22, 2017· Lightweight· 2-2UD
- LOSSvs SorgrawToyota Marathon· Apr 29, 2016· Lightweight· 2-1DEC
- WINvs YoddieselToyota Marathon· Apr 29, 2016· Lightweight· 2-0TKO
- WINvs Ruslan RybakovToyota Marathon· Apr 29, 2016· Lightweight· 1-0DEC
- WINvs Sergey KulyabaFight Stars· May 8, 2010· Lightweight· 1-0DEC
Official UFC Ranking
Rafael Fiziev's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #11 Lightweight
- Meta rank
- #12 Lightweight
- Peak
- #6 Lightweight
- First ranked
- Aug 9, 2021
- Times ranked
- 217
Lightweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1762▲19
- Peak
- 1859Jul 10, 2022
- Rated fights
- 19
Frequently asked questions
When does Rafael Fiziev fight next?
Rafael Fiziev has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Rafael Fiziev's record?
Rafael Fiziev's professional MMA record is 14-5-0.
Who is Rafael Fiziev fighting next?
Rafael Fiziev's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Rafael Fiziev fight last?
Rafael Fiziev most recently fought Manuel Torres at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres on Saturday, June 27, 2026, WIN (TKO).
What weight class does Rafael Fiziev fight in?
Rafael Fiziev fights at Lightweight.
Is Rafael Fiziev ranked in the UFC?
Rafael Fiziev is currently ranked #11 in the UFC Lightweight division.
How many knockouts does Rafael Fiziev have?
Rafael Fiziev has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Rafael Fiziev won?
Rafael Fiziev has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Rafael Fiziev?
Rafael Fiziev is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.
How much does Rafael Fiziev weigh?
Rafael Fiziev weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).
What is Rafael Fiziev's reach?
Rafael Fiziev has a reach of 71" (180 cm).
How old is Rafael Fiziev?
Rafael Fiziev is 33 years old (born Mar 5, 1993).
Where is Rafael Fiziev from?
Rafael Fiziev is from Kyrgyzstan / Azerbaijan.