UFC star Mauricio Ruffy has revealed that his Knockout of the Year contender was inspired by a Brazilian football legend.

Mauricio Ruffy opened the UFC 313 main card with a Knockout of the Year contender against King Green.

This past Saturday in the main card opener at UFC 313, we saw a big time lightweight prospect face his toughest challenger to ...

Mauricio Ruffy's emphatic knockout victory at UFC 313 positions him as a rising contender in the lightweight division. After ...

After arguably one of the most vicious knockouts in UFC history, Mauricio Ruffy knows exactly what he wants next.

Mauricio Ruffy’s spot among post-fight bonus winners was secured long before UFC 313 concluded. Ruffy received a $50,000 ...

Mauricio Ruffy’s name will undoubtedly be mentioned in the 2025 Knockout of the Year conversation after his highlight-reel ...

In a fight that began with a slower, yet methodical pace, Ruffy would throw a punch, followed by an incredible spinning heel ...

The UFC’s ‘Fighting Nerds’ are quickly taking over 2025 with Mauricio Ruffy and his teammate Jean Silva scoring style points ...

Mauricio Ruffy recently heaped praise on soccer superstar Neymar and credited him for his viral knockout win over King Green at UFC 313 last Saturday.

Ruffy and longtime lightweight mainstay King Green kicked off the main card at UFC 313 in a highly anticipated bout. Ruffy, a Dana White’s Contender Series graduate, surged towards the lightweight Top ...

Mauricio Ruffy secured a swift knockout victory over King Green at UFC 313, enhancing his record to 12-1. His impressive ...