Rafael Fiziev

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Rafael Fiziev
Born (1993-03-05) March 5, 1993 (age 28)
Korday, Kazakhstan[1]
Native nameРафаэль Физиев[2]
Nickname(s)Ataman
ResidencePhuket, Thailand
NationalityKazakhstani and Kyrgyzstani[3]
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight (2015–present)
Reach71 in (180 cm)[4]
Fighting out ofBishkek, Kyrgyzstan
TeamTiger Muay Thai (formerly)
Phuket Top Team (formerly)
Sanford MMA (2021–present)[5]
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Stuart Cooper
under Bruninho Barbosa[6]
Years active2015–present
Kickboxing record
Total47
Wins39
By knockout29
Losses8
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins11
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision3
Losses1
By knockout1
Other information
OccupationPolice Officer[7]
Notable school(s)Police Academy of Kyrgyzstan
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Rafael Fiziev (Kyrgyz: Рафаэль Физиев;[8] born March 5, 1993) is a Kazakhstani-Kyrgyzstani[3] professional mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of December 6, 2021, he is #11 in the UFC lightweight rankings.[9]

Early life[]

Fiziev was born in Kazakhstan, to a Russian mother and an Azerbaijani father. Fiziev grew up in and is a citizen of Kyrgyzstan.[3]

When he was a kid, Fiziev's dad bought him and his cousins boxing gloves and told them to spar. Getting beat up by his cousins, Fiziev didn't enjoy fighting and soon gave it up. It wasn't until he changed schools as a teenager that Fiziev took up Muay Thai at the age of 11 due to being bullied.[10] While he concentrated on Muay Thai growing up, Fiziev also took up several other combat sports including combat sambo, boxing, Jiu Jitsu, and wrestling as well.[10] When switching up from Thai boxing to MMA, Fiziev says learning the grappling was the toughest part but his striking and standup required adjusting as well.[10]

Mixed martial arts career[]

Early career[]

Fiziev made his professional MMA debut in 2015. He fought in Asian regional promotions like ROAD FC and the American promotion Titan FC before he signed with UFC.[11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[]

In his promotional debut, Fiziev faced Magomed Mustafaev on April 20, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 149.[12] He lost the fight by first-round technical knockout.[13]

Fiziev next faced Alex White on October 26, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 20.[14] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[15]

Fiziev faced Marc Diakiese, replacing, Alan Patrick on July 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 172.[16] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[17] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[18]

On August 5, 2020, Fiziev announced on his social media that he had signed a new, four-fight contract with the UFC.[19]

Fiziev was scheduled to face Renato Moicano on November 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Lewis.[20] However, Moicano pulled out on November 28 after testing positive for COVID-19 and the bout was rescheduled for UFC 256.[21] Fiziev won the fight via TKO in the first round.[22] This win earned Fiziev his first Performance of the Night award.[23]

Fiziev faced Bobby Green on August 7, 2021 at UFC 265.[24] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[25] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[26]

Fiziev faced Brad Riddell at UFC on ESPN 31 on December 4, 2021.[27] He won the fight via knockout in round three.[28] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[29]

Personal life[]

Outside of fighting, Rafael Fiziev enjoys blacksmithing with an emphasis on cold steel arms.[10]

In 2021, Fiziev revealed he would no longer be representing his home country of Kyrgyzstan during his UFC bouts due to the country's religious discrimination of Shia Muslims. He also stated he planned to move out of Kyrgyzstan.[30]

Championships and accomplishments[]

Mixed martial arts[]

Muay Thai[]

  • Kyrgyz Muaythai Federation
    • 3x Kyrgyzstan Muay Thai Champion (2007, 2008, and 2009)

Mixed martial arts record[]

Professional record breakdown
12 matches 11 wins 1 loss
By knockout 7 1
By submission 1 0
By decision 3 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 11–1 Brad Riddell KO (spinning wheel kick) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo 4 December 2021 3 2:20 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 10–1 Bobby Green Decision (unanimous) UFC 265 7 August 2021 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 9–1 Renato Moicano KO (punches) UFC 256 12 December 2020 1 4:05 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 8–1 Marc Diakiese Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 18 July 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Fight of the Night.
Win 7–1 Alex White Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren 26 October 2019 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
Loss 6–1 Magomed Mustafaev TKO (spinning back kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik 20 April 2019 1 1:26 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 6–0 Nurzhan Tutaev KO (body kick) Titan FC 51 21 December 2018 2 0:51 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Win 5–0 Nandin-Erdene Munguntsooj KO (head kick and punches) Road FC 45 23 December 2017 1 0:58 Seoul, South Korea Catchweight (158 lb) bout.
Win 4–0 Seung Yeon Kim TKO (knees and punches) Road FC 39 10 June 2017 1 4:23 Seoul, South Korea
Win 3–0 Suraj Bahadur TKO (punches) Primal FC: Dark Moon Rising 24 March 2017 1 2:30 Phuket, Thailand Catchweight (159 lb) bout.
Win 2–0 Gunduz Nabiev Submission (rear naked choke) Boroda FC 10 October 2016 1 3:40 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Win 1–0 Sam Bastin KO (flying knee) W.I.N FC 18 July 2015 1 N/A Shenzen, China Lightweight debut.

[33]

Muay Thai record[]

Professional Muay Thai record (Incomplete)
29 Wins, 4 Losses
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2017-09-22 Loss United Kingdom Leyton Collymore Phoenix FC 3 London, England Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-04-21 Win Thailand Yodpayak Sitsongpeenong Muay Xtreme Bangkok, Thailand KO (Right Cross) 2
2017-01-27 Loss Thailand Sorgraw Petchyindee Toyota Marathon, Final Phitsanulok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
For the Toyota Marathon -154 lbs title.
2017-01-27 Win Thailand Dechrid Sathian Muaythai Gym Toyota Marathon, Semi Final Phitsanulok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2016-12-30 Win Thailand Oasis Bangla Stadium Patong, Thailand KO (Right Cross) 2
Wins Bangla Stadium title.
2016-11- Win Algeria Jilas Bangla Stadium, Final Patong, Thailand KO (Flying Knee) 2
2016-11- Win Russia Michael Bangla Stadium, Semi Final Patong, Thailand TKO (Body Kick) 1
2016-04-29 Loss Thailand Sorgraw Petchyindee Toyota Marathon, Final Chonburi, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
For the Toyota Marathon -154 lbs title.
2016-04-29 Win Thailand Phakhow Darbphong 191 Toyota Marathon, Semi Final Chonburi, Thailand KO (Right Cross) 2
2016-04-29 Win Russia Ruslan Raybacoff Toyota Marathon, Quarter Final Chonburi, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2016-04-01 Win Thailand Wuttichai Bangla Stadium Patong, Thailand KO (Spinning Back Kick) 2
2016-02-03 Win Thailand Teelek Bangla Stadium Patong, Thailand KO (Punches) 2
2015-12-27 Win China A Kuang Rattanachai Bangla Stadium Patong, Thailand KO (Punches) 1
2015-12-27 Win Australia Jack Keawpituk Bangla Stadium Patong, Thailand KO (Overhand Right) 1
2015-12-16 Win France Damien Sit.Or Bangla Stadium Patong, Thailand KO (Left Hook) 2
2012-06-28 Win Kazakhstan Rishat Livensho Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2010-05-08 Win Ukraine Sergey Kulyaba Mytishchi, Russia Decision 3 3:00
Wins WMF Intercontinental Light Welterweight title.
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2016-05-25 Loss Russia Denij Kolotygin IFMA World Championships 2016, Semi Final Jonkoping, Sweden TKO 3
Wins 2016 IFMA World Championships (B-class) -71kg Bronze Medal.
2016-05-24 Win Lithuania Martynas Jasunias IFMA World Championships 2016, Quarter Final Jonkoping, Sweden Decision 3
2016-05- Win Mauritius Facson Perrine IFMA World Championships 2016, Round of 16 Jonkoping, Sweden Decision (Unanimous) 3
2016-05- Win Portugal Serjio Villa IFMA World Championships 2016, Round of 32 Jonkoping, Sweden Decision 3
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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