Mauricio Ruffy will need to be attentive in all areas in his UFC 325 fight, scheduled for January 31st. Set to face Rafael Fiziev on the main card, the Fighting Nerds representative is looking to get back on the winning track in the Ultimate Fighting Championship in a bout that promises to be primarily a striking contest. However, the Kyrgyzstani fighter may have an ace up his sleeve.
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In a video posted on social media, Rafael Fiziev is shown sparring against an opponent who mimics Mauricio Ruffy 's style . The footage, recorded at the Tiger Muay Thai academy in Thailand, shows the Muay Thai specialist exchanging blows while standing and then attempting a takedown on his training partner, a move that may indicate a change in approach for the fight against the Brazilian.
Watch Rafael Fiziev's training session to face Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 325.
Rafael Fichiev working on his wrestling in preparation for Mauricio Ruffy 🤼♂️
Via @RafaelFiziev pic.twitter.com/JjJ2xHFPJJ
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) January 15, 2026
Maurício Ruffy seeks to regain momentum at UFC 325.
After thrilling audiences with two knockouts in three fights during his explosive start in the UFC, Mauricio Ruffy failed to live up to expectations in his first bout against a ranked fighter in the organization. At UFC Paris , the Brazilian was dominated and submitted by Benoit Saint-Denis . Now, at UFC 325, he has the opportunity to redeem himself and prove that he belongs among the elite of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg).
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