Lightweight
3 Rounds
Rafael Fiziev won · U-DEC R3
UFC Event·Saturday, July 18, 2020·Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
Style matchupMarc Diakiese: WrestlervsRafael Fiziev: Pressure fighter
The wrestler can defuse pressure by changing levels and going to the mat.
Model Prediction: Marc Diakiese wins(57.0%)
Actual result: Rafael Fiziev wins · Model version: ufc_v4_pure_xgboost_20260517_121258
Incorrect
Scouting Report
Auto-generated signals worth knowing before you read the deep stats below.
- Rafael Fiziev has 24pp better takedown defense — controls where the fight happens.
- Stance matchup historically favors Rafael Fiziev (52.9%).
Tale of the Tape
Marc Diakiese
Red Corner
VS
Rafael Fiziev
Blue Corner
-167
(63%)
Vegas Odds
+135
(43%)
33
Age
33
Orthodox
Stance
Switch
5'10"
Height
5'8"
185.42 cm
Reach
180.34 cm
Recent Form
Last 5 fights for each fighter — most recent on the right. Hover any result for the matchup.
Marc Diakiese
oldest →latest
W
vs Viacheslav Borshchev · Mar 22W
vs Damir Hadzovic · Jul 22L
vs Michael Johnson · Dec 22L
SUBvs Joel Alvarez · Jul 23W
vs Kaue Fernandes · Nov 23Rafael Fiziev
oldest →latest
L
vs Justin Gaethje · Mar 23L
KOvs Mateusz Gamrot · Sep 23L
vs Justin Gaethje · Mar 25W
vs Ignacio Bahamondes · Jun 25L
KOvs Mauricio Ruffy · Jan 26Output & Defense Comparison
Rate-normalized career statistics. Bold side has the edge per metric.
Marc DiakieseMetricRafael Fiziev
2.54
Strikes / min
4.71
2.64
Strikes absorbed / min
4.84
52%
Strike defense
49%
3.29
TDs / 15 min
0.83
66%
Takedown defense
90%
0.00
Sub atts / 15 min
0.00
Net striking (SLpM − SApM)
-0.10evenly matched on net striking-0.13
Statistical Profile
Career averages and model features. Bigger shape = stronger across measured dimensions.
Marc DiakieseRafael Fiziev
Recent Elo Trajectory
Last 10 fights for each fighter, aligned right (most recent on the right).
Marc Diakiese(10 fights)Rafael Fiziev(10 fights)
Model Feature Differentials (Red − Blue)
RedElo RatingBlue
+44.9-44.9
RedLayoff (days)Blue
+28.0-28.0
RedForm ScoreBlue
+0.3-0.3
RedStriker ScoreBlue
+1.1-1.1
RedGrappler ScoreBlue
-0.00.0
Marc Diakiese
StanceOrthodox
Height70.0"
Reach73.0"
Fights14
Rafael Fiziev
StanceSwitch
Height68.0"
Reach71.0"
Fights12