Combat Edge Intelligence

Rafael dos Anjos 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

32-17-0Record14-5-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'8"Height5'8"
70"Reach71"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
RDA AcademyTeamTiger Muay Thai

What's at stake

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

Rafael dos AnjosNow 1713
If they win+13→ 1726
If they lose-11→ 1702
Rafael FizievNow 1730
If they win+15→ 1745
If they lose-17→ 1713

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.

1737 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1744 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.48
Sig. strikes / min
4.71
47%
Strike accuracy
53%
3.23
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.84
60%
Strike defense
50%
1.95
Takedown avg.
0.83
36%
Takedown accuracy
67%
55%
Takedown defense
90%
0.57
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Rafael dos AnjosRafael Fiziev
170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (16%)
KO/TKO
9 (64%)
11 (34%)
Submission
1 (7%)
16 (50%)
Decision
4 (29%)

Combat Edge model read

Rafael Fiziev81%
Rafael dos Anjos 19%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Rafael Fiziev a 81% favorite over Rafael dos Anjos in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Rafael Fiziev holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1730 to 1713, a 17-point edge.

Rafael dos Anjos enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Rafael dos Anjos finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Rafael Fiziev 71%.

Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev share 2 common opponents: Mateusz Gamrot and Renato Moicano.

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

Common opponents (2)

LossDecision - Unanimous · 2024
Mateusz Gamrot
LossKO/TKO · 2023
WinDecision (unanimous) · 2022
Renato Moicano
WinKO · 2020