Fighter

Rafael Fiziev

"Ataman"

14-5-0#12Lightweight★ 8bonuses

Kyrgyzstan / AzerbaijanLast 5

Kickboxing 1-0Muay Thai 2-2

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Rafael Fiziev holds a professional MMA record of 14-5-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 19 bouts on record. 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 52% 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

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (24 fighters)

Fast Hands

96 · top 8% in division

Punch power93

Kick power95

Punch speed96

Kick speed97

Accuracy93

Takedowns89

Ground striking90

Submissions86

Chin95

Body strength94

Cardio91

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 14-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.71per min

52% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.81per min

50% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.00per 15 min

71% success

Takedowns stuffed90%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Rafael Fiziev has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $450,000.

★ FOTN ×4★ POTN ×4

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Rafael Fiziev earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Manuel Torres
UFCUFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres· Jun 27, 2026· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 17-3
TKO
R2 · 0:15
POTN
LOSS
vs Maurício Ruffy
UFCUFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2· Jan 31, 2026· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 12-2
TKO
R2 · 4:30
WIN
vs Ignacio Bahamondes
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hill vs Rountree Jr.· Jun 21, 2025· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 17-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Justin Gaethje
UFCUFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev· Mar 8, 2025· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 25-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Mateusz Gamrot
UFCUFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Gamrot· Sep 23, 2023· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 22-2
TKO
R2 · 2:03
LOSS
vs Justin Gaethje
UFCUFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3· Mar 18, 2023· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 23-4
MD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Fiziev· Jul 9, 2022· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 31-13
TKO
R5 · 0:18
POTN
WIN
vs Brad Riddell
UFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo· Dec 5, 2021· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 10-1
TKO
R3 · 2:20
POTN
WIN
vs King Green
UFCUFC 265: Lewis vs Gane· Aug 7, 2021· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 27-11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Renato Moicano
UFCUFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno· Dec 13, 2020· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 14-3-1
TKO
R1 · 4:05
POTN
WIN
vs Marc Diakiese
UFCUFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs Benavidez· Jul 19, 2020· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 14-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Alex White
UFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren· Oct 26, 2019· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 13-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Magomed Mustafaev
UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Oleinik· Apr 20, 2019· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 13-3
TKO
R1 · 1:26
WIN
vs Nurzhan Tutkaev
Titan FC 51· Dec 21, 2018· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 5-3
TKO
R2 · 3:59
WIN
vs Nandin-Erdene Munguntsooj
Road FC 45· Dec 23, 2017· Catchweight· 4-0 vs 7-3
TKO
R1 · 0:58
WIN
vs Seung Yeon Kim
Road FC 39· Jun 10, 2017· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 4:23
WIN
vs Suraj Bahadur
Primal FC: Dark Moon Rising· Mar 24, 2017· Catchweight· 2-0 vs 3-5
TKO
R1 · 2:30
WIN
vs Gunduz Nabiev
Boroda FC· Oct 10, 2016· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-0
-
R1 · 3:40
WIN
vs Sam Bastin
W.I.N. Fighting Championships· Jul 18, 2015· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 4-6
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Rafael Fiziev's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #12 Lightweight
Meta rank: #13 Lightweight
Peak: #6 Lightweight
First ranked: Aug 9, 2021
Times ranked: 211

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1759▲19
Peak: 1858Jul 9, 2022
Rated fights: 19

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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 #12 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.

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