Bobby Green

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Bobby King Green
BornBobby Green
(1986-09-09) September 9, 1986 (age 37)
San Bernardino, California, United States
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Super Lightweight [lower-alpha 1]
Reach71 in (180 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Fontana, California, United States
TeamPinnacle MMA (2009–present) [2]
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Marcos "Loro" Galvão [3]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total50
Wins32
By knockout11
By submission9
By decision12
Losses16
By knockout5
By submission3
By decision8
Draws1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Bobby King Green (born September 9, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2008, Green is the former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion and Junior Welterweight Champion, and in addition he has also competed in Tachi Palace Fights, Strikeforce, and Affliction. As of April 16, 2024, he is #15 in the UFC lightweight rankings. [4]

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Background

Green was born in San Bernardino, California, and became a foster child when he was five years old, as his father was incarcerated and mother was unable to take care of her children due to a drug addiction. [5] Green began wrestling in his sophomore year at A.B. Miller High School in Fontana, California, placing twice in the state tournament. Green began pursuing a career in professional mixed martial arts while he was also working at a warehouse to help support his son. [6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Green made his professional mixed martial arts debut in January 2008, and quickly amassed an 8–1 record while fighting on independent events. [7]

Green drew the attention of Affliction Entertainment and fought on their second (and final) card Day of Reckoning. He lost to Dan Lauzon via submission in the first round. Green was docked two points in the first round, in what Sherdog has called one of the dirtiest fights in recent memory. [8]

Following the loss, Green began a successful run in the King of the Cage promotion. On February 25, 2010, Green defeated Ricky Legere via first-round TKO to win the King of the Cage Junior Welterweight Championship at KOTC Arrival at the San Manuel Casino in Highland, California. [9] He eventually defended the title once before losing it to Tim Means. On April 21, Green defeated Dom O'Grady by unanimous decision to win the King of the Cage Lightweight Championship.

Strikeforce

On July 14, 2011, it was announced that Green had signed a four-fight deal with Strikeforce. It was originally announced that Green would debut against Milton Vieira at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte. [10] However, on July 19, it was announced he would be filling in for Lyle Beerbohm against Gesias Cavalcante at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson. [11] The fight was very back and forth, but Green lost the fight via a narrow split decision.

His next bout came against Charon Spain at Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough. Green won the fight via submission (arm-triangle choke) in the second round but is out indefinitely due to left and right hand injuries. [12]

Green was scheduled to face Isaac Vallie-Flagg at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers. However, Vallie-Flagg was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by J. P. Reese. He won the fight via submission in the third round.

On May 19, 2012, Green faced James Terry at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier where he won via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28).

Green next faced Matt Ricehouse on August 18, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman and won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Green defeated Jacob Volkmann on February 2, 2013, at UFC 156 via rear-naked choke submission in the third round. [13] After back and forth action in the first two rounds, Green displayed some great grappling, countering Volkmann's attempts and finishing with the choke after some vicious ground and pound, which forced Volkmann to give up his back. The performance earned Green Submission of the Night honors.

Green was expected to face Danny Castillo on July 27, 2013, at UFC on Fox 8. [14] However, in mid-July, Green pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Tim Means. [15]

Green faced James Krause on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. [16] The fight ended in unusual fashion as Green had previously kicked Krause in the groin area twice, resulting in a one-point deduction. Green then landed a blow to Krause's belt line, which resulted in Krause falling to the canvas. Referee John McCarthy declared it a legal blow and awarded Green a TKO victory. [17]

Green quickly stepped back into the octagon filling in for the injured Jamie Varner against Pat Healy at UFC on Fox 9. [18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Green was expected to face Abel Trujillo on February 1, 2014, at UFC 169. [19] However, Green pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Jamie Varner. [20]

Green was expected to face Jim Miller on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172. [21] However, in the week leading up to the event, Green pulled out of the bout citing another injury and was replaced by Yancy Medeiros. [22]

The bout with Trujillo was rescheduled for August 2, 2014, at UFC 176. [23] However, after UFC 176 was cancelled, Green/Trujillo was rescheduled and was expected to take place on August 16, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 47. [24] Subsequently, Green was removed from this fight on July 11 in favor of a matchup with against Josh Thomson as Green replaced Michael Johnson on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12. [25] Green won the bout via split decision. [26]

A bout with Jorge Masvidal, first scheduled under the Strikeforce banner in 2012 before being scrapped, was expected to take place on September 27, 2014, at UFC 178. [27] However, on August 14, the UFC announced that Green would now face Donald Cerrone at the event. [28] Following the signing and scheduling of former Bellator MMA Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez to face Cerrone at the event, Green was rescheduled to compete at a later, undetermined date. [29]

Green faced Edson Barboza on November 22, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 57. [30] Green lost the fight via unanimous decision. [31]

Green was briefly linked to a bout with Jorge Masvidal on April 4, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 63. [32] However, shortly after the fight was announced by the UFC, Green pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Benson Henderson [33]

Green was expected to face Al Iaquinta on July 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 71. [34] However, Green pulled out of the fight in mid-June citing another injury. [35]

Green next faced Dustin Poirier on June 4, 2016, at UFC 199. [36] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. [37]

Green was expected to face Josh Burkman on October 1, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 96. [38] However, Green pulled out of the fight on September 9 citing personal issues and was replaced by promotional newcomer Zak Ottow. [39] [40]

Green faced Rashid Magomedov on April 15, 2017, at UFC on Fox 24. [41] He lost the fight by split decision. [42]

As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Green faced Lando Vannata on October 7, 2017, at UFC 216. [43] [44] In round one Vannata landed an illegal knee to the head of the grounded Green, which caused referee Herb Dean to deduct Vannata a point. The judges handed down a split draw after three rounds with one judge had it even 28–28, one judge scored it 29–27 to Green, and one judge scored it 29–27 for Vannata. [45] This fight earned him Fight of the Night award. [46]

Green faced Erik Koch on January 27, 2018, at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2. [47] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [48]

Green was expected to face Beneil Dariush on March 3, 2018, at UFC 222. [49] However, on February 14, 2018, it was announced that Green was forced to pull out from the event, citing injury. [50]

Green was expected to face Clay Guida on June 9, 2018, at UFC 225. [51] However, Green was forced out of the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Charles Oliveira [52]

Green faced Drakkar Klose on December 15 at UFC on Fox 31 [53] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [54] Green announced his retirement after he lost the fight. [55]

After his brief hiatus, Green returned to face Francisco Trinaldo on November 16, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 22. [56] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [57]

Green faced Clay Guida on June 20, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov. [58] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [59]

A rematch with Lando Vannata took place on August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan. [60] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [61] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [62]

Green faced Alan Patrick, replacing Rodrigo Vargas on September 12, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 177. [63] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [64]

Green faced Thiago Moisés on October 31, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 181. [65] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [66] However 11 out of 15 media outlets scored the bout as a win for Green. [67]

Green was expected to face Jim Miller on February 13, 2021, at UFC 258. [68] However the fight was cancelled when Green collapsed after the weigh-ins. [69]

Green faced Rafael Fiziev on August 7, 2021, at UFC 265. [70] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [71] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [72]

Green faced Al Iaquinta on November 6, 2021, at UFC 268. [73] Green won the fight by TKO in round one. [74] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [75]

Green faced Nasrat Haqparast on February 12, 2022, at UFC 271. [76] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [77]

Just two weeks after his last UFC bout, Green stepped up to replace an injured Beneil Dariush against Islam Makhachev on February 26, 2022, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 202. [78] He lost the bout via TKO in the first round. [79]

Green was rebooked to face Jim Miller for the third time on July 2, 2022, at UFC 276. [80] A week before the event, Green was forced to pull out of the bout. [81]

Green received a six-month USADA suspension for 6 months testing positive Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on out of competition drug test on May 16, 2022, and he is eligible to fight again on November 16, 2022. [82]

Green faced Drew Dober on December 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 216. [83] He lost the fight via knockout in round two. [84] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [85]

Green faced Jared Gordon on April 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 222. [86] Green won the fight by knockout in the first round, following an accidental clash of heads that went unnoticed by the referee. Upon review, the ringside officials determined a clash of heads indeed occurred, with the result being changed to a no contest. [87]

Green faced Tony Ferguson at UFC 291 on July 29, 2023. [88] He won the fight via technical submission, rendering Ferguson unconscious with an arm-triangle choke late in the third round. [89] The win also earned Green his second Performance of the Night bonus award. [90]

Green faced Grant Dawson on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229. [91] Green won the fight via knockout in the round one. [92] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [93]

Green was scheduled to face Dan Hooker on December 2, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 52. [94] However, the week before the event, Hooker withdrew due to injury, and was replaced by Jalin Turner. [95] Green lost the fight via knockout in the first round. [96]

Green faced Jim Miller on April 13, 2024, at UFC 300. [97] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [98]

Green faced Paddy Pimblett on July 27, 2024 at UFC 304. [99] He lost the fight by a triangle-choke submission in the first round. [100]

Personal life

Green has three children. [5] Green announced that after his fight with Jared Gordon he would be changing his name from Bobby Green to King. [101] On July 7, 2024, he confirmed his name change to "King Green". [102] [103] [104]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Amateur wrestling

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
50 matches32 wins16 losses
By knockout115
By submission93
By decision128
Draws1
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss32–16–1 (1) Paddy Pimblett Technical Submission (triangle choke) UFC 304 July 27, 202413:22 Manchester, England
Win32–15–1 (1) Jim Miller Decision (unanimous) UFC 300 April 13, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss31–15–1 (1) Jalin Turner KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan December 2, 202312:49 Austin, Texas, United States
Win31–14–1 (1) Grant Dawson KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green October 7, 202310:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win30–14–1 (1) Tony Ferguson Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 291 July 29, 202334:54 Salt Lake City, Utah, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
NC29–14–1 (1) Jared Gordon NC (accidental clash of heads) UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes April 22, 202314:35 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesAccidental clash of heads led to Gordon being knocked unconscious.
Loss29–14–1 Drew Dober KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland December 17, 202222:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss29–13–1 Islam Makhachev TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green February 26, 202213:23 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win29–12–1 Nasrat Haqparast Decision (unanimous) UFC 271 February 12, 202235:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win28–12–1 Al Iaquinta TKO (punches) UFC 268 November 6, 202112:25 New York City, New York, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss27–12–1 Rafael Fiziev Decision (unanimous) UFC 265 August 7, 202135:00 Houston, Texas, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss27–11–1 Thiago Moisés Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva October 31, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win27–10–1 Alan Patrick Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill September 12, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win26–10–1 Lando Vannata Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan August 1, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win25–10–1 Clay Guida Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov June 20, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss24–10–1 Francisco Trinaldo Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré November 16, 201935:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Loss24–9–1 Drakkar Klose Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 December 15, 201835:00 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win24–8–1 Erik Koch Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 January 27, 201835:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Draw23–8–1 Lando Vannata Draw (split) UFC 216 October 7, 201735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesVannata was deducted one point in round 1 due to an illegal knee. Fight of the Night.
Loss23–8 Rashid Magomedov Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis April 15, 201735:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss23–7 Dustin Poirier KO (punches) UFC 199 June 4, 201612:53 Inglewood, California, United States
Loss23–6 Edson Barboza Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson November 22, 201435:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Win23–5 Josh Thomson Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown July 26, 201435:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win22–5 Pat Healy Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 December 14, 201335:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win21–5 James Krause TKO (body kick) UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 November 6, 201313:50 Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States
Win20–5 Jacob Volkmann Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 156 February 2, 201334:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesSubmission of the Night.
Win19–5 Matt Ricehouse Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman August 18, 201235:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win18–5 James Terry Decision (split) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier May 19, 201235:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win17–5 J. P. Reese Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers November 18, 201132:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–5Charon SpainSubmission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough September 23, 201122:54 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss15–5 Gesias Cavalcante Decision (split) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson July 30, 201135:00 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Win15–4Dom O'GradyDecision (unanimous) KOTC: Moral Victory April 21, 201155:00 Highland, California, United StatesWon the KOTC Lightweight Championship.
Loss14–4 Tim Means TKO (retirement) KOTC: Inferno October 7, 201025:00 Highland, California, United StatesLost the KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship.
Win14–3 Daron Cruickshank Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC: Imminent Danger August 13, 201022:39 Mescalero, New Mexico, United StatesDefended the KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship.
Win13–3 Ricky Legere TKO (punches) KOTC: Arrival February 25, 201014:27 Highland, California, United StatesWon the KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship.
Win12–3 Charles Bennett KO (punches) KOTC: Fight 4 Hope December 17, 200912:17 Highland, California, United States
Loss11–3 David Mitchell Submission (toe hold) Tachi Palace Fights 2 December 3, 200910:54 Lemoore, California, United StatesWelterweight bout.
Win11–2Sevak MagakianTKO (punches)Respect in the Cage 2November 20, 200912:24 Pomona, California, United States
Win10–2Jeff TorchTKO (submission to punches) KOTC: Jolted October 3, 200911:29 Laughlin, Nevada, United States
Win9–2John UlloaSubmission (armbar) KOTC: Immortal February 27, 20091N/A San Bernardino, California, United States
Loss8–2 Dan Lauzon Submission (rear-naked choke) Affliction: Day of Reckoning January 24, 200914:55 Anaheim, California, United States
Win8–1Toby GrearTKO (punches)Total Fighting Alliance 11July 12, 200823:25 Long Beach, California, United StatesWon the TFA Lightweight Championship.
Win7–1Rafael SalomaoTKO (punches)Warriors Fighting ChampionshipJune 28, 200814:10 Mexico City, MexicoWon the WFC Lightweight Tournament.
Win6–1Israel GironKO (punches)12:47WFC Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win5–1Santiago ManzanaresDecision (split)33:00WFC Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win4–1Raymond AyalaSubmission (guillotine choke)Total Fighting Alliance 10March 22, 200821:59 Santa Monica, California, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Win3–1 Herman Terrado Submission (guillotine choke)COF 11: No MercyMarch 8, 200831:28 Tijuana, MexicoWelterweight debut.
Loss2–1Josh GaskinsDecision (unanimous)Valor Fighting: Fight NightMarch 7, 200833:00 Tustin, California, United States
Win2–0 Henry Briones Submission (guillotine choke)UCM 5: Deadly ZoneFebruary 23, 200810:48 Tijuana, Mexico
Win1–0Neal AbramsKO (punches)Total Fighting Alliance 9January 19, 200831:12 Santa Monica, California, United States

[110]

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Notes

  1. ↑ While competing in King of the Cage, Green competed in their 165 pound division and held their 165 pound title. At the time Green competed in KOTC, they referred to their 165 pound class as "Junior Welterweight".
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