Azerbaijan’s Rafael Fiziev snapped his three-fight win streak and defeated Ignacio Bahamondes in the co-main event of UFC Baku last June 21 at the Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan. “Ataman” was the betting favorite in UFC odds going into the fight and he proved it on fight night.
Fiziev remains as one of the most exciting and entertaining fighters in the stacked lightweight division because of his elite-level Muay Thai striking that can knock out opponents with one strike. But when will he see him back inside the Octagon?
When Is Rafael Fiziev’s Next Fight?
Fiziev’s next confirmed opponent is fellow UFC lightweight-ranked contender Mauricio Ruffy, whom he’ll face at UFC 325 on January 31 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
Rafael Fiziev MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 13-4
- Wins by TKO/KO: 8
- Wins by submission: 1
- Wins by decision: 4
- Striking accuracy: 50%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.81
- Significant strikes absorbed: 4.86
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.36
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0
- Takedown accuracy: 40%
- Significant strikes defense: 51%
- Takedown defense: 92%
- Knockdown average: 0.36
- Average fight time: 11:53
Rafael Fiziev Notable Wins
Fiziev’s UFC wins include Alex White, Marc Diakiese, Renato Moicano, Bobby Green, Brad Riddell and Rafael Dos Anjos.
Rafael Fiziev UFC Earnings
Fiziev’s total UFC career earnings from his seven bouts under the promotion have reached $1,399,500. His multiple performance bonuses have helped Fiziev achieve this figure. Fiziev received his biggest single-fight pay during his last fight against Gamrot, where he pocketed $420,000.
Rafael Fiziev Team and Corner
Fiziev enjoys the luxury of having two teams to train with, as he trains under Henri Hoft and Greg Jones in Kill Cliff FC (formerly known as Sanford MMA) in Florida. “Ataman” also has pit stops in Tiger Muay Thai, located in Phuket, Thailand, to further sharpen his striking there.
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