Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy - AI generated fight pick

Rafael Fiziev holds a significant experience edge and has consistently competed against elite competition in the UFC's lightweight division. His Muay Thai base is complemented by top-tier takedown defense (90%) and an excellent takedown accuracy (73%), giving him more paths to victory than Mauricio Ruffy, who is a dangerous striker but has shown vulnerability on the ground (recent submission loss to Benoit Saint Denis). While Ruffy has knockout power and a reach advantage, Fiziev's striking defense, durability, and proven ability to go deep into fights against ranked opponents make him the more reliable pick. Historically, fighters with Fiziev's profile—elite striking, high-level experience, and strong defensive metrics—win the majority of these matchups, especially when facing a less-experienced, single-dimensional knockout artist.