January 31, 2026 — Mauricio Ruffy vs. Rafael Fiziev | UFC 325 Full Fight Highlights & Recap A highly anticipated striking showdown delivered at UFC 325 as rising lightweight Mauricio Ruffy scored a statement TKO victory over elite striker Rafael Fiziev inside Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. After a competitive opening frame, Ruffy broke through in Round 2 with a perfectly timed right hand that sent Fiziev reeling, finishing the fight with follow-up strikes at 4:30 of the round. #UFC325 #MauricioRuffy #RafaelFiziev The bout played out as a technical chess match early, with both lightweights trading feints, counters, and precise shots at range. Fiziev’s speed and kickboxing pedigree kept things close, but Ruffy stayed patient, reading the timing and waiting for his moment to explode. That moment came midway through the second round. Ruffy uncorked a massive right hand that rocked Fiziev, then swarmed with sharp, accurate punches as Fiziev tried to recover. The referee was force