Last fight
Win
Fiziev vs Torres
Jun. 27, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
9
Wins by Knockout
1
Wins by Submission
6
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 706
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 1334
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 14
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Kyrgyzstan
Trains at
Tiger Muay Thai - Phuket, Thailand
Fighting style
Muay Thai
Age
33
Height
68.00
Weight
170.00
Octagon Debut
Apr. 20, 2019
Reach
71.50
Leg reach
40.00
- Pro since 2015
- Nine wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)
- Six first round finishes
- Has won eight of his last 12
- Origin of nickname: “My coach gave me that nickname. In our country it means the strongest one, the one who is in charge.”
UFC Fight Night (6/27/26) Fiziev knocked out Manuel Torres at :15 of the second round
UFC 325 (1/31/26) Fiziev was stopped by Mauricio Ruffy via strikes at 4:30 of the second round
UFC on ABC (6/21/25) Fiziev won a three round unanimous decision over Ignacio Bahamondes
UFC 313 (3/8/25) Fiziev lost a three round unanimous decision to Justin Gaethje
UFC Fight Night (9/23/23) Fiziev lost to Mateusz Gamrot via TKO (injury) at 2:03 of the second round
UFC 286 (3/18/23) Fiziev lost a three round majority decision to Justin Gaethje
UFC on ESPN (7/9/22) Fiziev knocked out Rafael Dos Anjos at :18 of the fifth round
UFC on ESPN (12/4/21) Fiziev knocked out Brad Riddell at 2:20 of the third round
UFC 265 (8/7/21) Fiziev won a three round unanimous decision over Bobby Green
UFC 256 (12/12/20) Fiziev knocked out Renato Moicano at 4:05 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (7/18/20) Fiziev won a three round unanimous decision over Marc Diakiese
UFC Fight Night (10/26/19) Fiziev won a three round unanimous decision over Alex White
UFC Fight Night (4/20/19) Fiziev was stopped by Magomed Mustafaev via strikes at 1:26 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I turned professional in 2015
What ranks and titles have you held? I won multiple national and international IFMA Muay Thai tournaments. I was also national champion in Combat Sambo and hand-to-hand combat
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in UFC is my dream since I was a child; now it's a chance to showcase my skills to the world.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? I don't have a favorite fighter but there's guys who I respect like Jose Aldo. His discipline, his composure, and the way he evolved over time. He never relied only on talent, he mastered the craft.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My parents. They taught me discipline, responsibility, and respect. Without that foundation, fighting means nothing.
What are your current ranks in martial arts? I'm master of sports in muay thai but In MMA, rankings don’t matter - what matters is how well you can apply everything together inside the cage.
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? I want to show younger fighters that consistency and discipline matter more than hype. There’s no shortcut to real skill.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? Progress. Becoming sharper, smarter, more complete. Fighting is a mirror, it shows you exactly who you are. I’m motivated by mastering myself.
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why? Fights with Gaethje. Losses teach you more than wins. They force you to evolve or disappear. I chose to evolve.
What is one thing that you want UFC fans around the world to know about you? I want them to remember me as one of the most exciting fighters who never in a boring fight, I want to have record number in post fight bonuses as well
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from Kyrgyzstan Police Academy and I have a degree in law.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was working as a police officer for a little bit.
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I have 3 kids (2 sons and daughter), 2 maine coon cats and I want to have more kids and animals in the future. I also love long motorbike rides in nature
