Ruffy (11-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) will be making just his third UFC appearance since earning a contract through Dana White’s Contender Series in October 2023. Ruffy, 28, beat Jamie Mullarkey with a flying knee and punches in his UFC debut and most recently claimed a unanimous decision against James Llontop last November.

The UFC added a new fight to the UFC 313 fight card, as veteran lightweight King Green is set to face rising star 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).

Rising lightweight prospect Mauricio Ruffy is getting a big step-up in competition as he faces King Green at the UFC 313 show on March 8, multiple people with knowledge of the situation confirmed to MMA Fighting following a report from Alex Behunin.

Lightweight action featuring veteran King Green and rising Brazilian Mauricio Ruffy has been added to March's UFC 313.

Bobby Green will square off against Mauricio Ruffy in a lightweight showdown at UFC 313. Multiple outlets confirmed the booking following an initial report from MMA Mania. UFC 313 takes place on March 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and is headlined by a light heavyweight championship clash between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev.

Veteran lightweight star, King Green is slated for his return to action for the first time since last summer, booking a high-stakes clash with surging