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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 9
Mauricio Ruffy sends official invitation to Conor McGregor to get revenge on Islam Makhachev

Mauricio Ruffy sends official invitation to Conor McGregor to get revenge on Islam Makhachev

Mauricio Ruffy has extended a tempting offer to Conor McGregor ahead of his run to the UFC lightweight title. Ever since his appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023, Mauricio Ruffy has been highlighted as a potential future champion in the UFC lightweight division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 30

‘Is he ok?’… Fans worry for bare-knuckle boxer left convulsing after ‘insane KO’

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 / Empire Sports Media / March 11
After his big knockout win at UFC 313, what’s next for Mauricio Ruffy?

After his big knockout win at UFC 313, what’s next for Mauricio Ruffy?

This past Saturday in the main card opener at UFC 313, we saw a big time lightweight prospect face his toughest challenger to date. The exciting Mauricio Ruffy (12-1) was looking to move to 3-0 inside the octagon as he took on King Green (32-17-1).

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 10
King Green sends message to Mauricio Ruffy after losing by viral KO at UFC 313

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.

FC Barcelona News / Bloody Elbow / March 10
UFC 313 star reveals ‘Knockout of the Year’ candidate was inspired by Brazilian soccer legend

UFC 313 star reveals ‘Knockout of the Year’ candidate was inspired by Brazilian soccer legend

UFC lightweight Mauricio Ruffy’s life-changing win at UFC 313 was due in part to a Brazilian soccer legend. Mauricio Ruffy entered UFC 313 with some hype on his name and left the Octagon as a bonified superstar in the making for the lightweight division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 10
Top UFC lightweight answers Mauricio Ruffy’s call-out after ‘KO of the year contender’ at UFC 313

Top UFC lightweight answers Mauricio Ruffy’s call-out after ‘KO of the year contender’ at UFC 313

Beneil Dariush is somewhat open to fighting Mauricio Ruffy after his viral knockout at UFC 313. The UFC’s ‘Fighting Nerds’ are quickly taking over 2025 with Mauricio Ruffy and his teammate Jean Silva scoring style points en route to first-round finishes.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 10
Fan footage shows brutal UFC 313 ‘Knockout of the Year’ contender in all its glory

Fan footage shows brutal UFC 313 ‘Knockout of the Year’ contender in all its glory

Mauricio Ruffy delivered one of the most spectacular knockouts of all time at UFC 313. Long-time lightweight contender King Green was left face down on the floor after taking a perfect spinning wheel kick at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9
Mauricio Ruffy shares footage of him perfecting ‘KO of the Year’ spinning kick ahead of UFC 313

Mauricio Ruffy shares footage of him perfecting ‘KO of the Year’ spinning kick ahead of UFC 313

Mauricio Ruffy’s wild head kick knockout of King Green at UFC 313 was in the works for weeks ahead of his pay-per-view showcase. UFC lightweight Mauricio Ruffy might’ve changed his life forever with one kick at UFC 313.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 8
UFC 313 Results: Mauricio Ruffy knocks King Green out in the first

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 / Empire Sports Media / March 7
UFC 313 Preview and Prediction: King Green – Mauricio Ruffy

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 / MMA Sucka / March 6
Can Entertaining Lightweight Slugger Stem Warpath of Mauricio Ruffy At UFC 313?

Can Entertaining Lightweight Slugger Stem Warpath of Mauricio Ruffy At UFC 313?

Kicking off the UFC 313 main card, promising 155-lb prospect Mauricio Ruffy takes on divisional fan-favorite King Green. In a classic up-and-comer versus established name matchup, both striking experts will engage in what could easily go down as Fight of the Night.

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