Rafael Fiziev and Mauricio Ruffy are two of the most dynamic prospects in the UFC lightweight division. They will fight over three rounds at UFC 325 in Sydney.
Rafael Fiziev vs. Mauricio Ruffy Preview
Fiziev (13-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) got back into the win column in his final fight, marking the end of a three-fight skid. In June, a unanimous decision win over Ignacio Bahamondes came after losses to Mateusz Gamrot and Justin Gaethje (twice). Both games with Gaethje lasted a long time and earned him the “Fight of the Night” award. Prior to this, Fiziev had won six consecutive matches.
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Rufi (12-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) suffered his first UFC loss in September against Benoit Saint-Denis, a second-round submission. Prior to that setback, Ruffy won his first three UFC fights and earned a first-round fight over Jamie Mularkey and Kim Greene, MMA Junkie’s 2025 annual knockout.
Rafael Fiziev VS Mauricio Ruffy odds
According to FanDuel, oddsmakers have Fiziev at -146, while Ruffy is a slight underdog at +114.
How to watch Rafael Fiziev vs. Mauricio Ruffy
Where: Qudosbank Arena, Sydney, Australia
Broadcast/Streaming: Paramount+
when: Saturday, January 31, 2026
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