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Personal Information
| Full Name | Rafael Fiziev |
| Date of Birth | March 5, 1993 |
| Age | 30 |
| Nationality | Azerbaijani |
| Nickname | Ataman |
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Rafael Fiziev: A Brief Biography
Rafael Fiziev is an Azerbaijani mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
‘Ataman’ is currently the No.6 ranked contender in the lightweight division, with a professional record of 12 wins, 2 losses, and a six-win streak.
Latest News Update for Rafael Fiziev
Rafael Fiziev lost his last fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 286 via a majority decision.
Rafael Fiziev Facts
| Birth Place | Korday, Kazakhstan |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| Age | 30 |
| MMA Debut | 2015 |
| MMA Record | 12-2-0 |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Rafael Fiziev was born in Korday on March 5, 1993, to a father of Azerbaijani descent and a Russian mother.
He made his professional debut on July 18, 2015, and won the fight via a flying knee knockout in the first round.
Before signing with UFC, Rafael Fiziev competed in promotions like the Titan Fighting Championship and Road FC.
Rafael Fiziev’s Career in UFC
Rafael Fiziev made his octagon debut on April 20, 2019, against Magomed Mustafaev and lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round. The bout happened at UFC Fight Night 149 in Russia.
For his next two bouts, Fiziev won against Alex White and Marc Diakiese via unanimous decision.
At UFC 256, Fiziev knocked out Renato Moicano in the first round and earned a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus.
At UFC 265, Fieziev won his fight against Bobby Green via unanimous decision.
On December 4, 2021, Rafael Fiziev knocked out Brad Riddell via a spinning wheel kick in the third round and earned a ‘Performance of the Night bonus.
Rafael Fiziev faced Rafael dos Anjos and won the fight via knockout. The bout occurred on July 9, 2022, at UFC Vegas 58.
Rafael Fiziev Record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Loss | 12-2 | Justin Gaethje | Decision | UFC 286 | March 18, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | London, U.K |
| Win | 12–1 | Rafael dos Anjos | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev | July 9 2022 | 5 | 0:18 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 11–1 | Brad Riddell | KO (spinning wheel kick) | UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo | December 4 2021 | 3 | 2:20 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 10–1 | Bobby Green | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 265 | August 7 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Win | 9–1 | Renato Moicano | KO (punches) | UFC 256 | December 12 2020 | 1 | 4:05 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 8–1 | Marc Diakiese | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 | July 18 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Win | 7–1 | Alex White | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren | October 26 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore |
| Loss | 6–1 | Magomed Mustafaev | TKO (spinning back kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik | April 20 2019 | 1 | 1:26 | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Win | 6–0 | Nurzhan Tutaev | KO (body kick) | Titan FC 51 | December 21 2018 | 2 | 0:51 | Almaty, Kazakhstan |
| Win | 5–0 | Nandin-Erdene Munguntsooj | KO (head kick and punches) | Road FC 45 | December 23 2017 | 1 | 0:58 | Seoul, South Korea |
| Win | 4–0 | Seung Yeon Kim | TKO (knees and punches) | Road FC 39 | June 10 2017 | 1 | 4:23 | Seoul, South Korea |
| Win | 3–0 | Suraj Bahadur | TKO (punches) | Primal FC: Dark Moon Rising | March 24 2017 | 1 | 2:30 | Phuket, Thailand |
| Win | 2–0 | Gunduz Nabiev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Boroda FC | October 10 2016 | 1 | 3:40 | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
| Win | 1–0 | Sam Bastin | KO (flying knee) | WIN FC | July 18 2015 | 1 | N/A | Shenzhen, China |
Rafael Fiziev’s Most Popular Fights
Rafael Fiziev vs. Brad Riddell
Renato Moicano vs. Brad Riddell
FAQs on Rafael Fiziev
Q1. Who has Rafael Fiziev lost to in the UFC?
Rafael Fiziev has only lost to Magomed Mustafaev and Justin Gaethje in the UFC.
Q2. How many fights has Rafael Fiziev had in the UFC?
Rafael Fiziev has had eight fights in the UFC so far.
Q3. What is Rafael Fiziev’s current rank in the UFC?
Rafael Fiziev is the No.6 ranked contender in the lightweight division of the UFC.
*Last updated on March 19, 2023.
