Rafael Xavier

"Kratos"

15-9-0PFL #8Light Heavyweight

BrazilLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Tyson Pedro · TKO · Jul 25, 2026

15-9-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Tyson PedroTKO · R1 4:59

PFLPFL Washington DC: Jean vs Rodriguez·July 25, 2026

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Rafael Xavier holds a professional MMA record of 15-9-0. Xavier has won 15 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: July 25, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, BELLATOR, OKTAGON, ACA.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 78"198 cm
DOB: Jan 12, 1991
Age: 35
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Spitfire Gym

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Light heavyweight roster (12 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · best in division

Sniper

99 · best in division

Punch power95

Kick power99

Punch speed75

Kick speed99

Accuracy99

Takedowns46

Ground striking95

Submissions42

Chin88

Body strength68

Cardio62

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 15-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.15per min

68% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.76per min

38% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.11per 15 min

86% success

Takedowns stuffed24%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Rafael Xavier sits in the top 25.

All MMA

OKTAGON

PFL

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

WIN
vs Tyson Pedro
PFL Washington DC: Jean vs Rodriguez· Jul 25, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 15-9 vs 10-7
TKO
R1 · 4:59
LOSS
vs Rasul Magomedov
PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs Zendeli· May 2, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 14-9 vs 9-0
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Karl Albrektsson
PFL World Tournament 7: 2025 Semifinals· Jun 27, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 14-8 vs 14-8
TKO
R1 · 0:27
LOSS
vs Simeon Powell
Bellator Champions Series London: McCourt vs Collins· Sep 14, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 13-8 vs 10-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dan Vinni
OKTAGON 50: Keita vs Samsonidse· Dec 9, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 13-7 vs 24-18-1
TKO
R2 · 1:27
WIN
vs Mateusz Strzelczyk
OKTAGON 44: Langer vs Poppeck· Jun 17, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 12-7 vs 14-14-1
TKO
R3 · 2:47
LOSS
vs Pavol Langer
OKTAGON 39: Jungwirth vs Oliveira· Feb 11, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 11-7 vs 11-9
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marcin Lazarz
OKTAGON PRIME 5: Kertész vs Veličkovič· Mar 26, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 11-6 vs 13-8
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jose Daniel Toledo Canellas
OKTAGON PRIME 4: Macek vs Magard· Nov 6, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 10-6 vs 12-10
TKO
R2 · 1:52
WIN
vs Csaba Hocz
OKTAGON 23: Kníže vs Fusi· May 1, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 9-6 vs 7-4
KO
R1 · 1:12
WIN
vs Michal Plesník
OKTAGON 16: Ryšavý vs Paradeiser· Sep 26, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 8-6 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 3:33
LOSS
vs Abdul-Khamid Davlyatov
MMA Live 6· Sep 7, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 6-6 vs 6-3
TKO
WIN
vs Artur Tulparov×1Title bout · Title win #1
MMA Live 6· Sep 7, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 7-5 vs 0-3
SUB
LOSS
vs Laurynas Urbonavicius
NOVA FC 1: A Star is Born· Apr 13, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 6-5 vs 12-1
UD
LOSS
vs Ibragim Magomedov
ACA 83: ACB 83, Baku· Mar 24, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 6-4 vs 4-0
DEC
WIN
vs Umar Yankovski
ACA 75: ACB 75, Stuttgart· Nov 25, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 6-3 vs 11-3
DEC
WIN
vs Max Schlegel
Sprawl & Brawl MMA 6· Sep 16, 2017· Middleweight· 5-3 vs 2-6
TKO
LOSS
vs Shamil Erdogan
Primal FC: Dark Moon Rising· Mar 24, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 4-3 vs 5-0
DEC
WIN
vs Alex Junius
Katana Fight 1· Nov 26, 2016· Middleweight· 4-2 vs 13-33
SUB
R1 · 4:18
LOSS
vs Artem Frolov
M-1 Challenge 70· Sep 10, 2016· Middleweight· 3-2 vs 7-0
UD
WIN
vs Rodrigo Jesus
Bushido· Jun 11, 2016· Middleweight· 3-1 vs 9-6-1
SUB
WIN
vs Willian Telles
Parana Regional· May 28, 2016· 2-1 vs 1-7
TKO
LOSS
vs Acácio dos Santos
Americas FC 1· May 24, 2014· Middleweight· 1-1 vs 3-2
UD
WIN
vs Diogo Almeida
Circuito Talent de MMA 7· Mar 29, 2014· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 3:17

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Official PFL Ranking

Rafael Xavier's standing in the official PFL rankings.

Current: #8 Light Heavyweight
Peak: #8 Light Heavyweight
First ranked: Apr 15, 2026
Times ranked: 7

Light Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1677▲12
Peak: 1677Jul 26, 2026
Rated fights: 24

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rafael Xavier fight next?

Rafael Xavier has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rafael Xavier's record?

Rafael Xavier's professional MMA record is 15-9-0.

Who is Rafael Xavier fighting next?

Rafael Xavier's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rafael Xavier fight last?

Rafael Xavier most recently fought Tyson Pedro at PFL Washington DC: Jean vs Rodriguez on Saturday, July 25, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Rafael Xavier fight in?

Rafael Xavier fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Rafael Xavier have?

Rafael Xavier has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Rafael Xavier?

Rafael Xavier is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Rafael Xavier weigh?

Rafael Xavier weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Rafael Xavier's reach?

Rafael Xavier has a reach of 78" (198 cm).

How old is Rafael Xavier?

Rafael Xavier is 35 years old (born Jan 12, 1991).

Where is Rafael Xavier from?

Rafael Xavier is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY