Rafael Xavier MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, MMA Career & Fight History

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Rafael Xavier

RAFAEL XAVIER

“Kratos”
Germany Flag GERMANY • LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D 15-9-0
(T)KO 10-1
SUB 3-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY Germany
WT CLASS Light Heavyweight
HT / WT 6′ 4″, 205 lbs
BIRTHDATE 01/12/1991 (35)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 78.0″ (198cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Spitfire Gym • Berlin, Germany
NICKNAME “Kratos”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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#8 Ranked PFL Light Heavyweight PFL Global Tournament Contender & Co-Main Winner
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27-Second PFL Knockout Decimated Karl Albrektsson in Round 1 Stoppage
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First-Round Finish of Tyson Pedro TKO Stoppage at PFL Washington D.C.
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OKTAGON MMA Headline Star 5-1 Promotional Run with 4 Brutal Knockouts
Rafael Xavier Record
WINS15
KO/TKO
10
SUB
3
DECISION
2
LOSSES9
KO/TKO
1
SUB
0
DECISION
8
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 24 professional bouts (15-9-0).

Win Rate

15 wins · 24 bouts

Loss Rate

9 losses · 24 bouts

Finish Rate

13 finishes · 24 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

10 KO/TKOs · 24 bouts

Submission Rate

3 submissions · 24 bouts

Decision Rate

2 decisions · 24 bouts

RAFAEL XAVIER FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Tyson Pedro Australia Australia
PFL Washington DC: Jean vs. Rodriguez
Jul / 25 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:59) Jul / 25 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME4:59
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PFL Light Heavyweight Co-Main Feature • Xavier vs. Pedro
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Tyson Pedro
Fight LocationUnited States Washington, D.C., United States (CareFirst Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.2 lbs vs 205 lbs
Tyson Pedro Record at Bout (Opponent)10-6-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout14-9-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rafael Xavier: -138 (Favorite) vs Tyson Pedro: +112 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a high-profile co-main event, Xavier landed 29 significant strikes on former UFC standout Tyson Pedro before breaking him down along the cage and unleashing brutal elbows and punches to stop the fight with one second left in the opening round.
LOSS
Rasul Magomedov Russia Russia
PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. Zendeli
May / 02 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 02 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PFL Light Heavyweight Contender Bout • Magomedov vs. Xavier
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Rasul Magomedov
Fight LocationUnited States Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States (Sanford Pentagon)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Rasul Magomedov Record at Bout (Opponent)8-0-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout14-8-0
Officials & Scorecards
Judge 1: 30-27 Judge 2: 30-27 Judge 3: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Undefeated Dagestani wrestler Magomedov leaned heavily on chain wrestling and smothering top control across all three rounds to sweep a 30-27 unanimous decision.
WIN
Karl Albrektsson Sweden Sweden
2025 PFL Semifinals: Middleweights, Light Heavyweights, Heavywe…
Jun / 27 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:27) Jun / 27 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME0:27
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PFL Light Heavyweight Alternate Bout • Xavier vs. Albrektsson
Tournament Alternate
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Karl Albrektsson
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (Wintrust Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.5 lbs vs 204.6 lbs
Karl Albrektsson Record at Bout (Opponent)14-7-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout13-8-0
Officials
Ref: Nick Cimmarusti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Xavier delivered one of the fastest stoppages of the PFL season, blitzing Swedish veteran Albrektsson with heavy punches to force referee Nick Cimmarusti to stop the contest in just 27 seconds.
LOSS
Simeon Powell United Kingdom England
Bellator Champions Series London: McCourt vs. Collins
Sep / 14 / 2024
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Sep / 14 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 Bellator Champions Series London • Powell vs. Xavier
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Simeon Powell
Fight LocationUnited Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom (OVO Arena Wembley)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.8 lbs vs 205.6 lbs
Simeon Powell Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout13-7-0
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kerry Hatley Judge 1: 29-28 Judge 2: 28-29 Judge 3: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-paced striking battle at Wembley. Xavier battered Powell’s lead leg and landed heavy counter overhands, but Powell’s jab and late clinch work earned him a razor-thin split decision.
WIN
Dan Vinni United Kingdom England
OKTAGON 50: Keita vs Samsonidse
Dec / 09 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:27) Dec / 09 / 2023
ROUND2
TIME1:27
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 OKTAGON 50 Main Card Feature • Xavier vs. Vinni
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Dan Vinni
Fight LocationCzech Republic Ostrava, Czech Republic (Ostravar Aréna)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Dan Vinni Record at Bout (Opponent)24-17-1
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout12-7-0
Officials
Ref: Pavel Tous
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Xavier landed punishing low kicks in round one before connecting with a devastating overhand right in round two, swarming with ground punches to halt Vinni at 1:27.
WIN
Mateusz Strzelczyk Poland Poland
OKTAGON 44: Langer vs Poppeck
Jun / 17 / 2023
TKO – Injury
Rnd 3 (2:47) Jun / 17 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME2:47
METHODTKO – Injury
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🥊 OKTAGON 44 Feature Bout • Xavier vs. Strzelczyk
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Mateusz Strzelczyk
Fight LocationGermany Oberhausen, Germany (Rudolf Weber-Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204.5 lbs
Mateusz Strzelczyk Record at Bout (Opponent)14-13-1
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout11-7-0
Officials
Ref: Václav Přibyl
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Xavier battered Strzelczyk through two rounds before both men threw simultaneous low kicks in round three; Strzelczyk suffered an immediate lower-leg fracture, resulting in an injury TKO stoppage.
LOSS
Pavol Langer Slovakia Slovakia
OKTAGON 39: Jungwirth vs. Neves
Feb / 11 / 2023
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 11 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 OKTAGON Title Eliminator • Xavier vs. Langer
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Pavol Langer
Fight LocationGermany Munich, Germany (Audi Dome)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Pavol Langer Record at Bout (Opponent)10-9-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout11-6-0
Officials
Ref: Gerd Richter
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a closely contested light heavyweight contender bout, Xavier landed sharp counter combinations, but Langer used relentless fence pressure to edge out a split decision.
WIN
Marcin Lazarz Poland Poland
OKTAGON Prime 5
Mar / 26 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 26 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 OKTAGON Prime 5 Main Card • Xavier vs. Łazarz
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Marcin Łazarz
Fight LocationSlovakia Šamorín, Slovakia (X-Bionic Sphere)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Marcin Łazarz Record at Bout (Opponent)13-7-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout10-6-0
Officials
Ref: Gerd Richter
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Xavier out-struck Polish veteran Łazarz with crisp distance management and stinging leg kicks, winning a unanimous decision across all three judges’ scorecards.
WIN
Jose Daniel Toledo Canellas Spain Spain
OKTAGON Prime 4
Nov / 06 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:52) Nov / 06 / 2021
ROUND2
TIME1:52
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 OKTAGON Prime 4 • Xavier vs. Toledo Canellas
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Jose Daniel Toledo Canellas
Fight LocationCzech Republic Pardubice, Czech Republic (enteria arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jose Daniel Toledo Canellas Record at Bout (Opponent)12-9-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout9-6-0
Officials
Ref: Petr Balej
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Xavier landed a blistering elbow along the fence to drop Toledo Canellas, following up with punches to force referee Petr Balej’s stoppage at 1:52 of round two.
WIN
Csaba Hocz Hungary Hungary
OKTAGON 23: Knize vs. Fusi
May / 01 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:13) May / 01 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME1:13
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 OKTAGON 23 Feature • Xavier vs. Hocz
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Csaba Hocz
Fight LocationCzech Republic Brno, Czech Republic (Zoner BOBYHALL)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Csaba Hocz Record at Bout (Opponent)7-3-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout8-6-0
Officials
Ref: Petr Balej
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Xavier wasted no time, bludgeoning Hungarian prospect Hocz with heavy punches to force a stoppage in just 73 seconds.
WIN
Michal Plesnik Slovakia Slovakia
OKTAGON 16: Rysavy vs. Paradeiser
Sep / 26 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:33) Sep / 26 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME3:33
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 OKTAGON Promotional Debut • Xavier vs. Plesník
OKTAGON Debut
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Michal Plesník
Fight LocationCzech Republic Brno, Czech Republic (Zoner BOBYHALL)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Michal Plesník Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout7-6-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his promotional debut, Xavier took down pro boxer Plesník and rained down heavy ground-and-pound strikes to earn a first-round TKO victory.
WIN
Artur Tulparov Russia Russia
MMA Live 6
Sep / 07 / 2019
Submission (Toe Hold)
Rnd 2 Sep / 07 / 2019
ROUND2
METHODSubmission
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🥊 MMA Live 6 Tournament Bout • Xavier vs. Tulparov
Tournament Bout
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Artur Tulparov
Fight LocationGermany Riesa, Germany (SACHSENarena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Artur Tulparov Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout6-6-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Xavier used his submission grappling skills to snatch a rare toe hold submission in the second round.
LOSS
Abdul-Khamid Davlatov Tajikistan Tajikistan
MMA Live 6
Sep / 07 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 Sep / 07 / 2019
ROUND1
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 MMA Live 6 Tournament Final • Davlatov vs. Xavier
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Abdul-Khamid Davlatov
Fight LocationGermany Riesa, Germany (SACHSENarena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Abdul-Khamid Davlatov Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout6-5-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the tournament final, Davlatov caught Xavier with powerful punches in the first round to secure the TKO.
LOSS
Laurynas Urbonavicius Lithuania Lithuania
NOVA FC 1: A Star is Born
Apr / 13 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 13 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 NOVA FC 1 Main Card • Urbonavicius vs. Xavier
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Laurynas Urbonavicius
Fight LocationGermany Balingen, Germany (Sparkassen-Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Laurynas Urbonavicius Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout6-4-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Urbonavicius controlled the fight on the ground with heavy wrestling to win a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Ibragim Magomedov Russia Russia
ACB 83: Kerimov vs. Borisov
Mar / 24 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 24 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 ACB 83 • Magomedov vs. Xavier
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Ibragim Magomedov
Fight LocationAzerbaijan Baku, Azerbaijan (Sarhadchi Olympic Sport Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ibragim Magomedov Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout6-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Magomedov utilized wrestling control over three rounds to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Umar Yankovski Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
ACB 75: Gadzhidaudov vs. Zielinski
Nov / 25 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 25 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 ACB 75 • Xavier vs. Yankovski
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Umar Yankovski
Fight LocationGermany Stuttgart, Germany (Carl Benz Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Umar Yankovski Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout5-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his ACB debut, Xavier out-struck the 10-1 Kazakh prospect across all three rounds to claim a clean unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Max Schlegel Germany Germany
Sprawl & Brawl MMA 6
Sep / 16 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 Sep / 16 / 2017
ROUND1
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Sprawl & Brawl 6 • Xavier vs. Schlegel
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Max Schlegel
Fight LocationGermany Berlin, Germany
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Max Schlegel Record at Bout (Opponent)2-3-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout4-3-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Xavier landed flush power punches in round one to secure a swift TKO finish in front of his home Berlin crowd.
LOSS
Shamil Erdogan Turkey Turkey
Primal FC: Dark Moon Rising
Mar / 24 / 2017
Decision
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 24 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision
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🥊 Primal FC • Erdogan vs. Xavier
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Shamil Erdogan
Fight LocationGermany Berlin, Germany (Postbahnhof)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Shamil Erdogan Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout4-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-level grappling affair where Erdogan utilized freestyle wrestling control to edge out a decision over fifteen minutes.
WIN
Alex Junius Brazil Brazil
Katana Fight: Gaucho vs. Gordillo
Nov / 26 / 2016
Submission (Arm Lock)
Rnd 1 (4:18) Nov / 26 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME4:18
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Katana Fight • Xavier vs. Junius
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Alex Junius
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alex Junius Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout3-2-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Xavier gained dominant top position and isolated Junius’s arm, forcing the submission tap at 4:18 of the opening round.
LOSS
Artem Frolov Russia Russia
M-1 Challenge 70: Kunchenko vs. Ramon
Sep / 10 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Sep / 10 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 M-1 Challenge 70 • Frolov vs. Xavier
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Artem Frolov
Fight LocationRussia Syktyvkar, Russia (Renome Sports Complex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Artem Frolov Record at Bout (Opponent)7-0-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout3-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Facing future M-1 champion Frolov in Russia, Xavier fought hard on the feet before dropping a competitive unanimous decision.
WIN
Willian Telles Brazil Brazil
AC: Araucaria Combat 6
Jul / 30 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:26) Jul / 30 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME0:26
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Araucária Combat 6 • Xavier vs. Telles
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Willian Telles
Fight LocationBrazil Araucária, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Willian Telles Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout2-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Xavier blitzed Telles from the opening seconds, knocking him out with heavy punches in just 26 seconds.
WIN
Rodrigo Jesus Brazil Brazil
Samurai FC/PFE 13: Bushido
Jun / 11 / 2016
Submission
Rnd 1 Jun / 11 / 2016
ROUND1
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Samurai FC / PFE 13 • Xavier vs. Jesus
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Rodrigo Jesus
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Rodrigo Jesus Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout1-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Xavier grounded Jesus early in the first round and locked in a submission to collect his first career professional win.
LOSS
Acacio Dos Santos Brazil Brazil
AFC MMA: Americas Fighting Championship 1
May / 24 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 24 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Americas Fighting Championship 1 • Dos Santos vs. Xavier
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Acácio Dos Santos
Fight LocationBrazil Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Acácio Dos Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competitive stand-up battle where future Contender Series competitor Dos Santos edged out Xavier over three rounds on the scorecards.
WIN
Diogo Almeida Brazil Brazil
Talent MMA Circuit 7: Osasco 2014
Mar / 29 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:17) Mar / 29 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME3:17
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Xavier vs. Almeida
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupRafael Xavier vs Diogo Almeida
Fight LocationBrazil Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Diogo Almeida Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Rafael Xavier Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional debut, Xavier overcame early exchanges and unleashed punishing strikes in the second frame to secure a TKO stoppage at 3:17.
RAFAEL XAVIER NEWS
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