Mauricio Ruffy vs Rafael Fiziev

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Fighter 2
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Key Stats

Mauricio RuffyvsRafael Fiziev
7
Fights
13
5
Wins
8
2
Losses
5
4
Finishes
4
2:01
Control Time
10:49

Striking Stats

Mauricio RuffyvsRafael Fiziev
179
Sig. Strikes Landed
706
56.5%
Sig. Strike Acc.
52.9%
25.6
Sig. Str / Fight
54.3
6
Knockdowns
3
146
Head Strikes
305
13
Body Strikes
276
20
Leg Strikes
125

Grappling Stats

Mauricio RuffyvsRafael Fiziev
0
Takedowns Landed
10
0.0%
Takedown Acc.
71.4%
0.0
TD / Fight
0.8
0
Sub. Attempts
0
0
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

RuffyvsFiziev
30 yrs
Age
33 yrs
5' 11"
Height
5' 8"
155 lbs.
Weight
155 lbs.
75"
Reach
71"
Orthodox
Stance
Switch
1,069
ELO Rating
999
1,111
Peak ELO
1,124
71.4%
Win Rate
61.5%
80.0%
Finish Rate
50.0%
126
Days / Fight
210

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

RuffyvsFiziev
Active
Status
Active
0
Win Streak
1
3
Best Streak
6
WLWWL
Last 5 (old → new)
LLWLW

Win Methods

RuffyvsFiziev
4 (80.0%)
KO/TKO
4 (50.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
1 (20.0%)
Decision
4 (50.0%)

Fan Ratings

RuffyvsFiziev
7.8
Overall
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9.3
Striking
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6.0
Grappling
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6.5
Wrestling
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7.3
Cardio
--
7.8
Chin
--
8.8
Power
--
9.3
Excitement
--

Head-to-Head Record

Mauricio Ruffy1
–
Rafael Fiziev0
W
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2KO/TKO - R2
Jan 31, 2026

Common Opponents (1)

RuffyvsFiziev
W1W
King Green
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Who Wins?
Mauricio Ruffy ProfileRafael Fiziev Profile

Mauricio Ruffy vs Rafael Fiziev: Matchup Breakdown

Mauricio Ruffy is 5-2 in the Lightweight division with a 71.4% win rate. Rafael Fiziev is 8-5 at Lightweight, winning 61.5% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Mauricio Ruffy leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 on Jan 31, 2026, won by Mauricio Ruffy by KO/TKO in round 2.

Mauricio Ruffy holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,069 to 999. Career peaks are 1,111 for Mauricio Ruffy and 1,124 for Rafael Fiziev. Mauricio Ruffy has 4 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 5 victories, an 80.0% finish rate. Rafael Fiziev has 4 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 50.0% of the time.

Mauricio Ruffy stands 5' 11" with a reach of 75" and fights orthodox. Rafael Fiziev is 5' 8" with a reach of 71", switch. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Mauricio Ruffy. Mauricio Ruffy is 30, Rafael Fiziev is 33.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Mauricio Ruffy has landed 179 significant strikes at 56.5% accuracy with 0 takedowns and 2:01 of control time. Rafael Fiziev has landed 706 at 52.9% with 10 takedowns and 10:49 of control.

They share 1 common opponent: King Green.

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Have Mauricio Ruffy and Rafael Fiziev fought before?

Yes. Mauricio Ruffy and Rafael Fiziev have fought once in the UFC. Mauricio Ruffy won by KO/TKO at UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 on January 31, 2026.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Mauricio Ruffy or Rafael Fiziev?

Rafael Fiziev has more UFC wins: 8 to 5. Mauricio Ruffy's UFC record is 5-2; Rafael Fiziev's is 8-5.

KO/TKO wins: Mauricio Ruffy 4, Rafael Fiziev 4. Submission wins: Mauricio Ruffy 0, Rafael Fiziev 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Mauricio Ruffy or Rafael Fiziev?

Mauricio Ruffy is taller at 5'11", to Rafael Fiziev's 5'8" (3 inches). Mauricio Ruffy has the longer reach: 75 inches to 71.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.