Rafael Fiziev vs Igancio Bahamondes

Rafael  Fiziev squares off against towering Chilean rising contender Ignacio Bahamondes. Fiziev looks to break a three-fight skid on hometown turf.

Core Stats Comparison

Striking Breakdown:

Both fighters bring impressive output to the cage, but Ignacio Bahamondes stands out with a +2.73 striking differential, landing a massive 7.09 significant strikes per minute while absorbing only 4.36. In contrast, Rafael Fiziev lands 4.85 and absorbs 4.95 strikes per minute, showing a negative differential.

Defensively, Bahamondes also holds the edge with a 57% striking defense, compared to Fiziev’s 48%. However, Fiziev counters with superior accuracy, connecting on 52% of his strikes versus Bahamondes’ 47%.

Grappling Breakdown:

In the grappling department, Bahamondes shows 0% takedown accuracy, indicating he hasn’t landed a single takedown in the UFC. That said, both fighters demonstrate elite takedown defense—Fiziev at 90%, Bahamondes at 85%.

Fiziev edges slightly in takedown activity with an average of 0.5 takedowns per 15 minutes, while Bahamondes balances this with a submission average of 0.5, compared to Fiziev's 0.0.

Summary:

Physically, Bahamondes holds a clear advantage—he’s 6'3" with a 75-inch reach, towering over the 5'8", 71-inch reach Fiziev. On the feet, Bahamondes delivers far more volume and has a better striking differential and defense. Fiziev’s 57% takedown accuracy could be a key weapon, but if Bahamondes' 85% takedown defense holds up, he appears to have a clear path to victory by keeping the fight standing and outpacing Fiziev with his striking.