Confident, Mauricio Ruffy plans to surprise Fiziev at UFC 325: 'I always train different strikes'

Ruffy celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Mauricio Ruffy He promises to spare no effort to excite the audience in his next Ultimate fight. Known for his unconventional strikes inside the octagon, the Brazilian faces... Raphael Fiziev on the main card of UFC 325, scheduled for next Saturday (31). Even coming from defeatThe representative from Fighting Nerds makes it clear that the priority is to deliver a high-level performance to the fans.

During the event's Media Day, Mauricio Ruffy He explained that he maintains a training regimen focused on a variety of techniques and adapting to the unfolding of the fight. According to the fighter, the goal is to arrive in peak physical and mental condition to perform at his best in the octagon, confident that, being well-prepared and focused, he will be able to deliver an exciting performance that meets the public's expectations.

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“I always train different strikes, so depending on how the fight goes, I always have cool things to offer the fans. My focus is on delivering a good performance, being in good shape to fight, physically and mentally, and going out there and giving 100%. That's my goal, and I'm sure that if I'm in good shape and my head is 100%, the fans will enjoy my performance. So, I'm very excited for the next show,” said Maurício Ruffy.

Check out Mauricio Ruffy's arsenal of moves.

"This guy is an absolute beast! One of the best UFC debuts of all time."

— Dana White on 🇧🇷 Mauricio Ruffy. #ufcbr pic.twitter.com/fDaZsVaUgS

— MMA Melotto (@MMAmelotto) May 5, 2024

If @Ruffy_MMA is in action, it's impossible not to remember his KNOCKOUT against... King Green! 💥

On Saturday, the Brazilian returns to the Octagon to face Raphael Fiziev No. #UFC325!! 👊

[January 31st | 19 PM | Watch live on @ParamountPlusBR ] pic.twitter.com/0RSP6EqcqO

- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) January 27, 2026

Maurício Ruffy seeks to regain momentum at UFC 325.

Mauricio Ruffy was completed by Benoit Saint-Denis No. UFC Paris (Photo: Twitter/UFC)

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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. UFC ParisThe Brazilian was dominated and by Benoit Saint-DenisNow, in UFC 325He has the opportunity to rehabilitate himself and prove that he belongs among the elite of the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg).