VIDEO: Featuring Brazilian fighters, SUPER LUTAS selects the best MMA knockouts of 2025.

Diego defeats Jean in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

The year 2025 was a true feast for those who appreciate brutal knockouts in MMA. Throughout the season, Brazilians shone with spectacular and violent finishes, while international stars and highly anticipated duels delivered moments that quickly became part of fans' memories. From spinning kicks to whirling elbows, the octagon was the stage for scenes worthy of endless replay.

The team at SUPER FIGHTS A panel of experts gathered to elect the best MMA knockouts of 2025. The voting followed the same traditional format: each member created an individual top 5, with the first position worth five points, the second four, and so on. After the votes were tallied, the final ranking was determined. Check out the list!

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Honorable Mentions

Due to the large number of brutal outcomes in 2025, five knockouts were cited by the team. SUPER FIGHTS, but they didn't achieve a high enough score to be in the top 5. Among the highlights is the knockout of Quillan Salkilld about Nasrat Haqparast and the powerful ending of Alex Poatán about Magomed AnkalayevThe knockouts of [names] were also mentioned. Jiri Prochazka against Khalil rountree Jr, Cesinha in front of Razak Alhassan and Elijah Smith about Toshiomi Kazama.

5) Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva (6 points)

DIEGO LOPES 🇧🇷🇲🇽 AVEC LE SPINNING ELBOW, TKO 2EME ROUND FACE JEAN SILVA !!!#UFCNight pic.twitter.com/gahnElqFvI

— ARENA (@MMArena_) September 14, 2025

The rivalry heated up during fight week, exploded in the octagon, and delivered exactly what the fans expected. In the main event of Night UFC, held in September, Diego lopes He delivered a dominant performance and closed the night with a beautiful technical knockout over Jean SilvaThe spinning elbow in the second round sealed the fight and ensured a fitting end to the themed event.

4) Lerone Murphy x Aaron Pico (9 points)

Timed this one right ⏰@LeroneMurphy's KO at UFC 319 was WILD and is the next nominee for #UFCHonors Knockout of the Year 🤯

[ Voting begins December 27th ] pic.twitter.com/VNnetxvxOV

- UFC (@ufc) December 11, 2025

the duel between Lerone murphy and Aaron Pico in UFC 319 It was chaotic from the very first seconds. Pico started aggressively, even taking his opponent down and trying to impose his game, but ended up paying dearly. In a moment of genius and opportunism, Murphy spun his body and landed a perfect backfist, leaving the former Bellator star completely unconscious in the first round. One of the most unexpected knockouts of the year.

3) Ilia Topuria x Charles do Bronx (14 points)

the long awaited UFC 317 He made history. In the main fight of the event, Ilia Topuria took no notice of Charles of the Bronx He won by knockout in the first round, capturing the lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg). With this result, the Georgian became only the tenth fighter in UFC history to win titles in two different weight classes, in a result as impactful as it was symbolic.

2) Carlos Prates vs. Geoff Neal (21 points)

Carlos Prates lived a special night in UFC 319in Chicago. The Brazilian knocked out Geoff neal In the final second of the first round, he landed a spectacular spinning elbow strike, earning the Performance of the Night bonus. Beyond the impressive aesthetics of the strike, the victory marked Prates' fifth consecutive win in the UFC, solidifying his name among welterweights (up to 77 kg).

1) Mauricio Ruffy vs. King Green (32 points)

HOLY S–T ARE YOU KIDDING 😳@RuffyMMA started the main card on fire with this epic knockout 👊

[ WATCH #UFC313 HERE 👉 https://t.co/c994LaRuyo ] pic.twitter.com/5W6hYl1n0J

- UFC (@ufc) March 9, 2025

First place was decided by a wide margin. UFC 313Maurício Ruffy delivered one of the most brutal and spectacular knockouts in recent years. Right in the first round, the Brazilian landed a perfect spinning kick that knocked out his opponent. King Green Instantly igniting the main card and securing another Performance of the Night bonus. A cinematic knockout, worthy of the top of the 2025 rankings.