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Rasul Magomedov VS Rafael Xavier

Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.

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Comparatif

Rasul Magomedov VS Rafael Xavier
3-1-0 Palmarès 15-9-0
27 Âge 35
185 cm Taille 196 cm
unknown Garde unknown
0% Taux de finition 87%
0% Taux de KO 73%
0% Taux de soumission 13%

Résumé du résultat

Rasul Magomedov bat Rafael Xavier Décision (unanime) · R3 5:00

Rasul Magomedov put on an absolute grappling clinic against Rafael Xavier in this light heavyweight matchup. From the opening bell, Magomedov relentlessly pursued takedowns and effectively suffocated Xavier's offense. Xavier was unable to create space or mount any significant striking sequences, as Magomedov maintained heavy top pressure and dictated the fight entirely on the mat. The complete shutdown resulted in a one-sided unanimous decision for Magomedov, with all three scorecards reading 30-27.

Aperçu du combat

Undefeated light heavyweight Rasul Magomedov (8-0), a two-time IMMAF world champion and decorated freestyle wrestler from Bahrain, takes on Brazilian veteran Rafael Xavier (14-8), whose 27-second TKO of Karl Albrektsson in the 2025 PFL World Tournament semifinals proved he still carries lethal one-punch power. The matchup pits Magomedov's elite wrestling and mat-control against a striker who wins the vast majority of his bouts by finish — and who has shown he can absorb damage and stay dangerous across rounds.

Clés de la victoire

Rasul Magomedov

  1. Force early clinch-work and chain takedowns to nullify Xavier's punching power before it compounds.
  2. Maintain top position in guard and half-guard, landing consistent ground-and-pound to accumulate round-by-round scoring.
  3. Absorb any early striking and default back to wrestling, recovering composure the way he has done after early adversity in previous bouts.

Rafael Xavier

  1. Keep the fight at punching range by circling off the fence and threatening with heavy right-hand leads.
  2. Time Magomedov's shot attempts and look for the guillotine or a knee in the clinch to discourage takedowns.
  3. Use his size and reach advantage to punish Magomedov when the undefeated grappler resets after failed shot attempts.

5 derniers combats

Rasul Magomedov

  1. W Guilherme Viana Décision · R3 5:00 · 21 AOÛT 2025
  2. L Magomed Magomedovich Magomedov OTHER · 0:00 · 3 MAI 2019

Rafael Xavier

  1. W Karl Albrektsson TKO · R1 0:27 · 27 JUIN 2025
  2. L Simeon Powell Décision · R3 5:00 · 14 SEPT. 2024
  3. W Dan Vinni TKO · R2 1:27 · 9 DÉC. 2023
  4. W Mateusz Strzelczyk TKO · R3 2:47 · 17 JUIN 2023
  5. L Pavol Langer Décision · R3 5:00 · 11 FÉVR. 2023

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