Mauricio Ruffy delivered a sensational spinning heel kick knockout against King Green at UFC 313, positioning himself as a strong contender for the Knockout of the Year in 2025 and extending his winning streak to seven, including a perfect 3-0 start in the UFC.
LAS VEGAS — Mauricio Ruffy might just be the frontrunner for the Knockout of the Year in 2025 after his stellar performance at the UFC’s latest pay-per-view. Yeah, it’s that big a deal.
In the lightweight main card opener of UFC 313, Ruffy went toe-to-toe with seasoned vet King Green at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight kicked off at a measured pace, but things took a wild turn when Ruffy unleashed a punch followed by an insane spinning heel kick. Bam! Green hit the canvas face first, just over two minutes in. Talk about making a statement!
Ruffy’s jaw-dropping knockout had fellow UFC pros buzzing. Many are already betting he’ll wrap up 2025 with the best KO. That’s some serious hype!
With this win marking Ruffy’s seventh straight victory—and a perfect 3-0 start to his UFC career since snagging a contract on Dana White‘s Contender Series—he had plenty to chat about backstage at UFC 313. He discussed his epic finish and even called out Beneil Dariush as his next target. Ambitious much?
Wanna see more? Check out Ruffy’s post-fight media scrum above. It’s worth it!