VIDEO: Watch Mauricio Ruffy's knockout of Rafael Fiziev at UFC 325

Mauricio Ruffy He showed he's on another level when it comes to striking in the Ultimate Fighting Championship octagon. The Fighting Nerds prospect faced a Muay Thai specialist. Raphael Fiziev in the main card of UFC 325, held this Saturday (31), he masterfully controlled the distance and defined to fight back forcefully.

Raphael Fiziev He started the fight aggressively, relying on low kicks. As time went on, however, Ruffy began to identify his opponent's pattern, connecting with precise counter-punches and hurting the Muay Thai specialist in the first round.

Maurício Ruffy is a standout Brazilian in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC Brazil

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In the second round, Ruffy maintained his strategy of controlling the distance and relying on powerful counter-attacks. In the final minute, the Brazilian landed a precise right straight that stunned Fiziev. He then took the fight to the ground and finished the bout with a strong ground and pound.

Watch Mauricio Ruffy's knockout at UFC 325

Bro the sound of this Luffy punch?? #UFC325 pic.twitter.com/kdCwyRLcr6

— polo (@vintage_polo22) February 1, 2026

With the victory, Ruffy achieved his 14th career win, his fourth since joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and overcame his previous defeat against... Benoit Saint-DenisFiziev has now suffered his fifth defeat within the organization.