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Height

5' 8"

Reach

71+1⁄2in

Stance

Orthodox

Age

"Ataman"

RAFAEL FIZIEV

Rank #13Azerbaijani· Kill Cliff FC

Height

5' 8"

Reach

71+1⁄2in

Stance

Orthodox

Age

Born in Kazakhstan and raised in Kyrgyzstan where his combat sports journey began, Azerbaijani lightweight Rafael Fiziev trains out of Kill Cliff FC. Fighting from an orthodox stance, "Ataman" has built a reputation for his exceptional Muay Thai skills, technical striking, and defensive movement.

Heading into his bout against Torres, Fiziev holds a professional record of 12-6-0. His recent run features two decision defeats to Justin Gaethje and a knee-injury TKO loss to Mateusz Gamrot. While he earned a unanimous decision win against Ignacio Bahamondes in June 2025, he enters this contest following a TKO defeat from Maurício Ruffy in February 2026.

Record entering UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres

Wins

Losses

Draws

12-6-0

Overall

Previous fights

08vs. Maurício Ruffy

Loss13-5-0·TKO (punches)

UFC 325·Sydney, Australia

Feb 1, 2026·Round 2·4:30

07vs. Ignacio Bahamondes

Win13-4-0·Decision (unanimous)

UFC on ABC 8·Baku, Azerbaijan

Jun 21, 2025·Round 3·5:00

06vs. Justin Gaethje

Loss12-4-0·Decision (unanimous)

UFC 313·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Mar 8, 2025·Round 3·5:00

05vs. Mateusz Gamrot

Loss12-3-0·TKO (knee injury)

UFC Fight Night 228·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Sep 23, 2023·Round 2·2:03

04vs. Justin Gaethje

Loss12-2-0·Decision (majority)

UFC 286·London, England

Mar 18, 2023·Round 3·5:00

03vs. Rafael dos Anjos

Win12-1-0·KO (punches)

UFC on ESPN 39·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Jul 9, 2022·Round 5·0:18

02vs. Brad Riddell

Win11-1-0·KO (spinning wheel kick)

UFC on ESPN 31·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Dec 4, 2021·Round 3·2:20

01vs. Bobby Green

Win10-1-0·Decision (unanimous)

UFC 265·Houston, Texas, United States

Aug 7, 2021·Round 3·5:00

RAFAEL FIZIEV

Record entering UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres

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