Mauricio Ruffy vs Rafael Fiziev — Fight recap

Mauricio Ruffy defeated Rafael Fiziev by KO/TKO in the second round at 4:30 on January 31, 2026, with referee Daniel Movahedi officiating. Ruffy's striking precision proved decisive, landing 55 of 88 significant strikes (62%) while Fiziev managed 36 of 66 (54%).

The decisive blow came after Ruffy accumulated one knockdown and controlled the pace with 45 head strikes on 77 attempts. Fiziev's output, though respectable in body and leg strikes, lacked the timing and accuracy needed against Ruffy's volume and accuracy.

Ruffy's control time of 45 seconds reflected a pure striking engagement where Fiziev couldn't establish his rhythm or close the distance effectively. The knockout finish suggests Ruffy has solidified his standing in the lightweight division with a dominant performance over a formerly ranked contender.