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Rafael Fiziev
#11 Lightweight

Rafael Fiziev

L1
“Ataman”
13-5-0
0Prospect
/Lightweight/Age 33/Switch/5' 8"/71″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
72%
SLpM
4.7
Str Acc
52%
Str Def
49%
TD Avg
0.8
TD Def
90%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
69%
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At a Glance

4.7
SLpM
top 23%
52%
Str Acc
top 19%
0.8
TD Avg
bottom 19%
69%
Finish %
top 0%
49%
Str Def
below average
Rafael Fiziev "Ataman" is a switch Lightweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a high-volume striker. With a record of 13-5-0, the fighter carries a 72% win rate across 18 pro contests, with a 69% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite 90% takedown defense.
Career Arc
18 fightspeak +11 · current +8

Skill Profile

VOLUME68ACCURACY70KO POWER93TAKEDOWNS37TD DEFENSE89SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY43ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
4.71+1.29 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
4.84+1.66 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.83-0.69 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (4.84)Landed (4.71)
0
-0.13

Wins by Method

69%Finish
KO/TKO862%
Submission18%
Decision431%
13 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (13)
8 KO
1 SUB
4 DEC
Losses (5)
3 KO
2 DEC

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
W
Dec
L
Dec
L
KO
L
Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
19/34(56%)
R2
21/37(57%)
R3
33/59(56%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
80%
Distance: 237Clinch: 37Ground: 24
Target
49%
42%
Head: 145Body: 126Leg: 27

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.4
Avg Control / Fight
0:15
TD Success Rate
58%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
6 of 18
KO/TKO Losses
3
Avg Fight Duration
2.2 rounds
Post-Loss Record
2-2
Fight History12 UFC + 6 pre-UFC
18 fights13W5L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LMauricio Ruffy
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
Jan 31, 2026KKO/TKO Punches24:30
LOSS
Method
KO/TKO Punches
Round
2
of 3
Time
4:30
Division
Lightweight
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
2026-01-31
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Sep 23, 2023KKO/TKO22:03
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