In early March at UFC 313 in Las Vegas, Brazilian lightweight Mauricio Ruffy opened the main card against veteran King Green in what became one of the most technically clean knockouts of 2025. Just 2:07 into the first round, Ruffy landed a spinning wheel kick that sent Green face-first to the canvas, instantly ending the fight. The finish was so pristine, and so rare, that it took home numerous knockout of the year honors across the sport, including recognition from MMA Fighting, ESPN, Full Violence, and LowKick MMA.
LowKick MMA’s 2025 Awards: KO of the Year – Mauricio Ruffy’s Spinning Wheel Kick Over King Green
Green, 38, is an American fighter who’s been in professional MMA since 2008.