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Mauricio Ruffy knocked out Rafael Fiziev at UFC 325 to earn a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus, dedicating the win to his late brother. He used the moment to call out Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett, while the piece notes McGregor's comeback hopes, Pimblett's recent results, and Pimblett's mental-health message after the fight.
Volkanovski revealed Mauricio Ruffy battled influenza at the start of fight week and still fought through fevers and limited movement to KO Rafael Fiziev in the second round at UFC 325, keeping his lightweight ranking intact and potentially setting up a top-8 matchup next (with Gamrot among the suggested options).
Alexander Volkanovski retained the UFC featherweight title with a unanimous decision over Diego Lopes in Sydney, while Benoît Saint-Denis stopped Dan Hooker in the second round, Mauricio Ruffy knocked out Rafael Fiziev in the second, Tallison Teixeira outpointed Tai Tuivasa, and Quillan Salkilld submitted Jamie Mullarkey on a card that showcased strong local talent and notable momentum shifts.
MMA Fighting's 2025 Knockout of the Year is Mauricio Ruffy's stunning spinning kick KO of King Green at UFC 313, celebrated for its aesthetic brilliance and impact, amidst a year filled with memorable finishes.
Din Thomas criticized Mauricio Ruffy after his loss at UFC Paris, questioning his desire to fight and suggesting he did not look like he wanted to be in the octagon, marking a setback in Ruffy's UFC career and raising doubts about his potential.