Fighters » Mauricio Ruffy
Mauricio “One Shot” Ruffy is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who has quickly become a notable and exciting fighter in the UFC’s lightweight division, known for his exceptional knockout power.
Fighter Background and Style
- Nickname Origin: His brother gave him the moniker “Ruffy,” inspired by the character Monkey D. Luffy from the anime One Piece before his first professional fight. His fighter nickname is “One Shot,” reflecting his fight-ending power.
- Fighting Style: Ruffy is predominantly known as a striker with a background in capoeira and karate, which contributes to his dynamic and unpredictable style. He has stated he has many more “tricks” to show and is also confident in his underrated grappling skills.
Notable Fights
Ruffy has several standout performances on his record:
- UFC Debut vs. Jamie Mullarkey (UFC 301 – May 4, 2024): Ruffy announced his arrival in the UFC with a dominant first-round TKO victory, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
- Spinning Wheel Kick KO vs. King Green (UFC 313 – March 8, 2025): This knockout was a highlight-reel finish that is a candidate for Knockout of the Year and earned him his second Performance of the Night award.
- First Decision Win vs. James Llontop (UFC 309 – November 16, 2024): In this fight, Ruffy demonstrated his endurance and versatility by going the distance for the first time in his career, winning a unanimous decision.
- Recent Loss to Benoît Saint Denis (UFC Fight Night – September 6, 2025): In his most recent bout, Ruffy suffered his second career loss by a face crank submission in the second round.
