UFC 325: Fiziev vs Ruffy - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Rafael Fiziev from Kazakhstan faces Brazil's Mauricio Ruffy in a middleweight bout at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. Both fighters bring their experience to the octagon, with this undercard promising tension led by contrasting fighting backgrounds.

Fiziev, known as "Ataman," holds an 18-fight career with a 13-4 record. Despite challenges, he trains relentlessly in Thailand. Ruffy debuted in MMA later but quickly established himself, achieving a solid 12-2 record. Facing various opponents prepares him well for Fiziev's disciplined style.

What time is Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy fight

Live coverage for the Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

UFC 325 takes place on January 31, 2026, at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The event starts at 08:40 PM EST. Rafael Fiziev will face Ruffy in a middleweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard leading up to the main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.

The Fiziev vs. Ruffy fight is scheduled for three rounds. The timing of this match may change based on how quickly the earlier fights conclude. Viewers should check their local start times to ensure they don't miss any action.

Fans across different time zones should refer to the provided table for accurate start times in their countries. This helps accommodate global viewers who want to catch all the fights live.

Fighters Details

Rafael Fiziev

• Nationality: Kazakhstan
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 173 cm
• Reach: 173 cm
• Total Fights: 17
• Record: 13 / 4 / 0

Mauricio Ruffy

• Nationality: Brazil
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 180 cm
• Reach: 180 cm
• Total Fights: 14
• Record: 12 / 2 / 0

Rafael Fiziev, alias "Ataman," faces Mauricio Ruffy, known as "One Shot," in a middleweight fight. No belts or titles are on the line.

Rafael Fiziev has achieved 13 wins and 4 losses since turning pro. He resides in Phuket and fights out of Kazakhstan. With an orthodox stance and equal reach to his height, he stands capable as a seasoned fighter. His prior opponent shared similar stats, setting Fiziev up for a tactical battle with Ruffy.

Mauricio Ruffy hails from Brazil with 12 wins and just two losses. He enjoys a reach advantage over Fiziev, crucial for his strategy. He fights skillfully from Sao Paulo using his height, making him an aggressive challenger likely to capitalize on his physical edge against Rafael.

Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy Betting Odds

• Underdog: Rafael Fiziev : 2.0 (+104)
• Favorite: Mauricio Ruffy : 1.8 (-120)

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Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy Fight Card

• Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes
• Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis
• Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy
• Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Teixeira
• Quillan Salkilld vs Jamie Mullarkey
• Junior Tafa vs Billy Elekana
• Cam Rowston vs Cody Brundage
• Jacob Malkoun vs Torrez Finney
• Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliott
• Kaan Ofli vs Yizha
• Dom Mar Fan vs Sang Uk Kim
• Sebastian Szalay vs Keiichiro Nakamura
• Sulangrangbo vs Lawrence Lui
• Namsrai Batbayar vs Aaron Tau