Rafael Fiziev

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Rafael Fiziev's Muay Thai career is remarkable, with over 200 amateur fights and a professional record of 39 wins, 29 by knockout. He has won national titles in both Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, and medaled at the IFMA World Championships. In the UFC, he has earned Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night bonuses, and his spinning wheel kick knockout of Brad Riddell is considered one of the greatest finishes in UFC lightweight history. Fiziev's striking skills and fighting spirit have made him a fan favorite and a respected competitor in one of the sport's deepest divisions.

AwardsRafael Fiziev has won multiple Muay Thai titles including the Kyrgyzstan Muay Thai champion (2007-2009), Kazakhstan IFMA Muay Thai champion (2008), and Kyrgyzstan K-1 Champion (2011). He earned a silver medal at the IFMA World Championships in 2009 and a bronze medal at the 2016 IFMA World Championships. He also holds the title of Master of Sport in Kickboxing and Muay Thai.

Honours & Distinctions

Master of Sport in Kickboxing & Muay Thai

Kyrgyzstan·2009

Awarded by Kyrgyzstan for achievements in Muay Thai and kickboxing.

Rankings & Lists

#11

UFC Lightweight Rankings

UFC·2026

Records & Feats

First Azerbaijani fighter to headline a UFC event in Azerbaijan

Career Milestone·2026

Fiziev is scheduled to fight Manuel Torres at UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking the first UFC event in the country.