Lightweight#9 RankedACTIVE
Mauricio Ruffy
12-2
1 Win Streak
Age
29
Height
5'11"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
08:54
Gym
The Fighting Nerds
UFC Record
4-1(5 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 1
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
92%
Bonuses
3
Style
Striker
Location
State of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Last Fight2026-02-01
RF
W - Rafael Fiziev
SubmissionR2 2:56
Rear Naked Choke
Opponent Last Bout
L - Mauricio RuffyDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
BS
vs Benoit Saint Denis
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:56
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:56
WIN
KG
vs King Green
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev· 2025-03-08
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Wheel kick
R1 2:07
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Wheel kick·R1 2:07
WIN
JL
vs James Llontop
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic· 2024-11-16
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Jamie Mullarkey
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg· 2024-05-04
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:42
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:42
WIN
RF
vs Rafael Fiziev
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:30
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:30
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.8/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
61%
⚖️Mauricio adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
9 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+77% vs div avg
78%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
56%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
56%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
56%
⭐Other
Counters
44%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
33%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (78%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Jabs) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (134%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 290% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
Wheel kick
#11
33% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
33% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kick to Head At Distance Wheel kick leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (61%) and Strike Acc% (57%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 92% of wins end in finish (11 KO + 0 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 84% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#4 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
Division Rank#4 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
51% acc83%
Clinch
88% acc3%
Ground
79% acc14%
Striking Differential-0.32/min
3.84 landed/min4.16 absorbed/min
3.84
Landed/Min
4.16
Absorbed/Min
1.01
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed171
Sig. Strikes Attempted299
Key Insights
Mauricio is a distance-first striker, with 82% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 75% targeting the head.
High KD rate (1.01/fight).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 83% of output at range with 51% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
84%
Elite
Division Rank#12 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
1
Total
1
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
1
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
2
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (84%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
342
0.92
Ratio
Absorbed
370
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
6/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
19.7
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
96%
R3 vs R1 Output
105%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.92x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (19.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
0:10
R2 Control
0:17
R3 Control
0:02
R1 to Final
+59%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+12.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+12.5pp
Body
+4.9pp
Leg
-17.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-2.9pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#38
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#29
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#4
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#4
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#6
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#51
of 57
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#38
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#43
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2933
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights