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The first quarter of 2025 has produced some devastating knockouts across the board. Mauricio Ruffy’s spinning kick against King Green at UFC 313 is likely the frontrunner for the best UFC finish of the year so far.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 10

King Green sends message to Mauricio Ruffy after losing by viral KO at UFC 313

All things considered, King Green is handling his last loss well. Longtime UFC lightweight Green tried to bounce back from a submission loss to Paddy Pimblett in his return at UFC 313 over the weekend.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / March 9

Mauricio Ruffy scores stunning spinning back kick knockout of King Green

The Brazilian dazzled once again with a show-stopping finish

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9

‘We’ll be back’… King Green breaks his silence in emotional speech after face plant KO defeat at UFC 313

King Green looked to halt the momentum of a rising star in the lightweight division in his first outing of 2025. The 50-fight veteran is no stranger to being matched with 155-pound contenders that are looking to push their way up the rankings by beating him.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9

King Green suffers faceplant knockout as ‘Big Conor McGregor’ lands spinning wheel kick at UFC 313

The PPV main card at UFC 313 opened with a guaranteed knockout of the year contender. March 8 has already produced some memorable highlights inside the Octagon after Ozzy Diaz and Djorden Santos opened the card with a great middleweight contest.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 8

Fighter opens UFC 313 main card with jaw-dropping head kick KO

Remember the name, Mauricio Ruffy. A product of The Fighting Nerds, Ruffy definitively made a name for himself in his third UFC outing against King Green at UFC 313.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 8

UFC 313 Results: Mauricio Ruffy knocks King Green out in the first

Kicking off the main card tonight at UFC 313 is a fight that promises to produce fireworks. The always entertaining King Green (32-16-1) will look to stop the hype train of Mauricio Ruffy (11-1).

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 9

UFC 313 Results: Action-Packed Night in Las Vegas

UFC 313 is here! Tonight, T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is the site for the third pay-per-view extravaganza of 2025. Despite a successful window at yesterday’s official weigh-ins, 10 out of the scheduled 12 fights from the MMA leader are good to go this Saturday evening.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 7

UFC 313 Preview and Prediction: King Green – Mauricio Ruffy

Kicking off the main card tomorrow night at UFC 313 is a fight that promises to produce fireworks. The always entertaining King Green (32-16-1) will look to stop the hype train of Mauricio Ruffy (11-1).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 4

King Green shocked the world with 33-second knockout to snap massive favorite’s 12-fight win streak

Relive the unbelievable moment when promotional veteran King (formerly Bobby) Green scored one of the biggest underdog upsets in recent UFC memory. Eight months after being submitted by Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett, a royal veteran of the lightweight division is set to make his return to action at UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev.

MMA News / FirstSportz / February 12

Paddy Pimblett dissing Dustin Poirier gets reminded of eating issues by Michael Chandler: 'Patty is scary'

The UFC lightweight division is arguably the most competitive in the organization. It has a mix of skillful veterans and talented young fighters. Recently, Paddy Pimblett set his sights on a high-profile opponent – Dustin Poirier.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 28

UFC 313 adding King Green – Mauricio Ruffy

UFC 313 goes down on March 8th from the T-Mobile Center in Las Vegas and tonight we learned of an absolute banger that’s getting added to the card. MMA Mania first reported earlier this evening that King Green (32-16-1) will be taking on rising star Mauricio Ruffy (11-1).

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 3

UFC Fight Night: Joel Alvarez Targets King Green After Stunning Abu Dhabi KO

Joel Alvarez is back in a big way at UFC Fight Night: Abu Dhabi in August 3. UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov TV Channel, Full Card & Betting Odds The 6'3" towering lightweight thoroughly dismantled Elves Brener across three rounds and was the first man to finish the Brazilian after a barrage of knees and punches in the final frame.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 28

UFC 304 Recap: Paddy Pimblett chokes out King Green in the first

On the PPV main card of UFC 304, we saw a very fun matchup in the lightweight division. England’s own Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett (21-3) was looking to remain unbeaten inside the octagon while climbing into the rankings as he took on 15th ranked King Green (32-15-1).

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / July 27

What’s In a Name? Bobby Green Changes His to King

Say goodbye to Bobby–and hello to King Green. Bobby Green officially changed his name to King Green–and he has the receipts to prove it. “I tried to do it a couple of years ago, but I got denied and that still cost me $1,500 bucks,” said Green.