Rafael Fiziev
UFC 2019–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 83.0
Scouting report
Collecting multiple UFC post-fight bonuses while scoring knockouts of Brad Riddell and Rafael dos Anjos, Rafael "Ataman" Fiziev showed world-class Muay Thai. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, and training at Tiger Muay Thai, Fiziev uses head-movement slips and body kicks, his striking arsenal underscored by an 86 Kickboxing and 88 Boxing.
Peak ratings
By edition
Fiziev emerged as one of the division's elite strikers across 2020 and 2021, scoring decision wins over Marc Diakiese and Bobby Green, knocking out Renato Moicano in round one, and finishing Brad Riddell with a spinning wheel kick at UFC on ESPN 31 in Las Vegas. His Muay Thai striking speed, slips, and combinations are reflected in an 88 Boxing and 94 Kickboxing.
In July 2022 in Las Vegas, Fiziev knocked out former champion Rafael dos Anjos in the fifth round of a main event, before dropping a Fight of the Night scrap to Justin Gaethje at UFC 286 in London and suffering a knee injury against Mateusz Gamrot. His striking precision and Muay Thai anchor his 88 Boxing and 95 Kickboxing.
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