Combat Edge Intelligence

Mauricio Ruffy vs Rafael Fiziev

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

14-2-0Record14-5-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'11"Height5'8"
75"Reach71"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
The Fighting Nerds· 1712 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeamTiger Muay Thai

What's at stake

Mauricio Ruffy is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Rafael Fiziev carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Mauricio RuffyNow 1747
If they win+15→ 1762
If they lose-17→ 1730
Rafael FizievNow 1731
If they win+17→ 1748
If they lose-15→ 1716

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1660 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1745 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.19
Sig. strikes / min
4.71
57%
Strike accuracy
53%
3.83
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.84
59%
Strike defense
50%
0
Takedown avg.
0.83
0%
Takedown accuracy
67%
87%
Takedown defense
90%
0
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Mauricio RuffyRafael Fiziev
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

13 (93%)
KO/TKO
9 (64%)
0 (0%)
Submission
1 (7%)
1 (7%)
Decision
4 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Mauricio Ruffy51%
Rafael Fiziev 49%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Mauricio Ruffy a 51% favorite over Rafael Fiziev in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Mauricio Ruffy holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1747 to 1731, a 16-point edge.

Mauricio Ruffy enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Mauricio Ruffy finishes 93% of wins inside the distance, Rafael Fiziev 71%.

Mauricio Ruffy and Rafael Fiziev share 1 common opponent: King Green.

Mauricio Ruffy carries a 4-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

WinKO · 2025
King Green
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2021