The bout ended with a knockout victory for Ruffi. From the first minutes, Fiziev controlled the center of the octagon, actively using kicks and combinations of strikes to the head. However, during the fight, Ruffi was able to adapt to his opponent's style, began delivering powerful counterstrikes, and caught Fiziev with counterattacks.
This victory was an important step for Mauricio Ruffi in his recovery after a previous knockout loss to Benoit Saint-Denis in September of last year. In turn, Rafael Fiziev suffered his fourth loss in the last five fights in the UFC.
