
Fiziev vows comeback after UFC 325 knockout as rival honors late brother
Rafael Fiziev spoke candidly after UFC 325, admitting his brutal two-round knockout defeat to Mauricio Ruffy left him battered and marking his first KO loss since 2019. The setback extends Fiziev’s two-fight skid, but he pledged to return, push forward, and continue improving. Ruffy celebrated the win with an emotional post-fight speech, dedicating the KO to his late brother who died by suicide and urging others to seek faith. The event aired on Paramount Plus.