What happened: Mauricio Ruffy disclosed that influenza and a back injury nearly forced his withdrawal from UFC 325. His symptoms began the Saturday before fight week, prompting the promotion to briefly consider pulling him from the event.
Why it matters: The circumstances highlight the physical hurdles Ruffy navigated prior to the bout. He ultimately overcame the ailments to defeat Rafael Fiziev.
By the numbers: Ruffy stopped Fiziev with punches at the 4:30 mark of the second round.
What to watch: The promotion recently teased an upcoming appearance for Ruffy on its broadcast schedule.