"Standing at five-foot-ten Fighting at 145 lbs (featherweight) 27-years-old Fighting out of Nowy Sącz, Poland Training out of Grappling Krakow A pro record of 11-1 3 KO/TKOs, 3 Submissions Ruchała, a long-time top European prospect and former KSW champion, now makes his UFC debut. Unlike most newcomers, he arrives with a wealth of high-level experience, having already faced and beaten several quality opponents: six of his eleven wins come against fighters I rate highly."
"Ruchała is billed as a grappler, but he often chooses to test himself on the feet. Stylistically, he's an out-fighter, constantly circling, working off his back foot, and relying heavily on kicks to manage distance. He mixes up his targets well, attacking the legs and body to set traps before going upstairs, often chaining roundhouse kicks into spinning techniques. He'll throw in combinations, mixing hands and kicks, and switching sides to create different looks."
"That said, the optics can work against him. Judges don't always favor fighters who are constantly retreating, and Ruchała doesn't carry much power- his strikes don't cause significant damage. The backward movement also taxes his gas tank, leading him to fade late in fights. Combined with low hands, poor body language, and defensive lapses, he can be an easy target on the feet."
Robert Ruchała is a 27-year-old Polish featherweight debuting in the UFC at UFC Paris against William Gomis. He stands five-foot-ten, fights at 145 lbs, trains out of Grappling Krakow, and holds an 11-1 pro record with three KOs and three submissions. He brings significant European experience and a former KSW title, with six notable wins and a lone loss to Salahdine Parnasse. He favors circling, back-foot movement, and varied kicking sequences while often testing his striking. His clinch transitions and positional grappling offer dangerous ground-and-pound, but limited knockout power, defensive lapses, and late-cardio fade remain concerns.
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