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Fans Call It One of the Greatest Knockouts
After UFC 313 in Las Vegas, Mauricio Ruffy, 28, impressed fans with a stunning spinning wheel kick knockout on King Green, 38, marking it as one of the best in UFC history.
Ruffy's Dominance in the Octagon
Ruffy secured his victory over Green just over two minutes into the first round, extending his record to 12-1-0 with a streak of seven consecutive wins. The devastating kick to Green's face earned Ruffy his 10th career knockout win.
Fans and Experts React
Online fans and former UFC star Daniel Cormier were in awe of Ruffy's performance, with many calling it brutal yet beautiful and praising his technique. Cormier highlighted Green's mistake of keeping his hands down in front of a skilled opponent like Ruffy.
Celebration and Bonus
Ruffy celebrated his victory with a backflip in the octagon and was awarded a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Meanwhile, Green's defeat prevented him from celebrating his 50th career bout as he hoped, leaving his record at 32-17-1.
Other Highlights from UFC 313
In addition to Ruffy's memorable knockout, Alex Pereira lost his light-heavyweight title, and Justin Gaethje secured a victory over Rafael Fiziev in a highly anticipated rematch.
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