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flag Islam Makhachev won the lightweight title with a D'arce choke, capping a year of standout finishes in UFC 2025.

flag In 2025, UFC and MMA fans witnessed a string of standout knockouts and submissions that defined the year’s action. flag Mauricio Ruffy’s spinning head kick against King Green at UFC 313 was honored as the top knockout, praised for its precision and impact. flag Other notable finishes included Quillan Salkilld’s head kick, Carlos Prates’ spinning elbow, and Elijah Smith’s brutal slam. flag On the submission side, Valter Walker made history with his fourth consecutive heel hook, while Jean Silva and Merab Dvalishvili secured key wins via ninja choke and north-south choke, respectively. flag Islam Makhachev captured the lightweight title with a D’arce choke, highlighting a year of technical brilliance and dramatic finishes across weight classes.

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