Desmond Green

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Desmond Green
Born (1989-10-11) October 11, 1989 (age 35)
Rochester, New York, United States
Other namesThe Predator
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm) [1]
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach73 in (185 cm) [2]
Style Wrestling, Boxing
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Lantana, Florida, United States
Team Tristar (formerly)
Combat Club
Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling [3]
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins25
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision17
Losses8
By submission2
By decision6
University University at Buffalo
Notable school(s) Rush–Henrietta High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Desmond Green (born October 11, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division for Ultimate Fighting Championship. [3] Green is a bare-knuckle boxer for BYB Extreme Fighting Series, where he is the current BYB Middleweight Champion and Police Gazette Diamond Belt champion. [4]

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Background

Green wrestled at Rush–Henrietta High School, where he won a state championship. [5] He later wrestled at University at Buffalo, where he worked towards a major degree in social sciences. He was removed from the wrestling team after he tested positive for marijuana. [6] Green was a Mid-American Conference Champion and three-time Division 1 NCAA Qualifier.

Green also worked part-time at Walmart as a cashier before signing a contract with Bellator MMA. [7]

Green has three children: two daughters named Tsajelia, Dahlia and a son named Desmond Jr. [5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Green started his professional career in 2012. He fought mainly for northeastern American promotions. In the first year of his career, he amassed a record of 8 wins and 1 loss.

Early in 2013, shortly after winning the New England Fights lightweight title with his TKO victory over UFC veteran Henry Martinez, Green signed with Bellator MMA to fight in the featherweight tournament. [7]

Bellator MMA

Green made his promotional debut against Fabrício Guerreiro on September 13, 2013, at Bellator 99 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season nine featherweight tournament. He lost via unanimous decision. [8]

Green faced Angelo Sanchez on October 25, 2013, at Bellator 105. He won via TKO at 1:04 of round two after the doctor stated Sanchez was unable to continue. [9]

Green faced Mike Richman on February 28, 2014, at Bellator 110 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season ten featherweight tournament. [10] He won the fight via unanimous decision. In the semifinals, he faced Will Martinez at Bellator 114 on March 28, 2014. Green again won the fight via unanimous decision. Green faced Daniel Weichel in the tournament final at Bellator 119. He lost the fight via submission in the second round.

Green was released from the promotion, along with several others, on August 26, 2014. [11]

Titan Fighting Championship

In early September 2014, it was announced that Green had signed a contract with Titan Fighting Championship. He made his debut on October 31, 2014, in the main event at Titan FC 31 against Miguel Torres. Green won the fight via knockout in the first round. [12]

Green next faced UFC veteran Steven Siler on December 19, 2014, at Titan FC 32 for the vacant Titan FC Featherweight Championship.

For his first title defense Green faced UFC and Strikeforce veteran Kurt Holobaugh on March 20, 2015, at Titan FC 33. He was once again forced to cut his dreadlocks to make weight. [13] After a back and forth fight, Green lost the fight via split decision. [14]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In February 2017, it was announced that Green had signed with the UFC. [15]

Green made his promotional debut against Josh Emmett on April 8, 2017, at UFC 210. [16] He won the fight by split decision. [17]

Green faced Rustam Khabilov on September 2, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 115. [18] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [19] After the bout with Khabilov, Desmond signed a new contract with the UFC. [20]

Green faced Michel Prazeres on February 3, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 125. [21] At the weigh-ins Prazeres weighed in at 161 pounds, 5 pounds over the lightweight non-title fight upper limit of 156 pounds. As a result, the bout proceeded at a catchweight and Prazeres was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Green. [22] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [23]

Green faced Gleison Tibau on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131. [24] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [25]

Green faced Mairbek Taisumov on September 15, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 136. [26] At weigh-ins, Taisumov weighted five pounds over lightweight non-title fight limit of 161 and he was fined 40 percent of his purse, which went to Green. [27] Green lost the close fight via unanimous decision. [28]

Green faced Ross Pearson on March 30, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 2. [29] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one. [30]

Green faced newcomer Charles Jourdain on May 18, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee. [31] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [32]

In January 2020, it was reported that Green was released by the UFC. [33]

Post-UFC career

Green made his post-UFC debut against Piankhi Zimmerman on March 19, 2022, at Gamebred Fighting Championship: Freedom Fight Night. He won the bout via first round TKO. [34]

Bare-knuckle boxing

BYB Extreme

Green made his bare knuckle boxing debut with BYB on September 11, 2021 against Jeff Chiffens.

On November 19, 2022 at BYB 13 in Tampa, he defeated three-time BKB champion Scott McHugh to capture the inaugural BYB Middleweight title and the Police Gazette Diamond Belt. [35]

Championships and accomplishments

Amateur wrestling

Mixed martial arts

Bare-knuckle boxing

Personal life

On August 18, 2018, Green was involved in a car accident in Florida when he lost control of his SUV and veered toward a tractor-trailer, resulting in a five-car crash which killed two people. Green suffered only minor injuries in the accident. [41] [42] Green was involved in a minor accident two weeks prior to this five-car crash accident where he was cited driving with a suspended license and no proof of insurance with a toxicology report that Green tested positive for Cannabinoid, Tetrahydrocannabinol and a blood-alcohol level of 0.14 . [43] [44] Subsequently, on June 26, 2019, it was reported that Green was arrested and jailed for 20 separate charges, including two second-degree felony counts of DUI manslaughter; four third-degree felony counts of DUI causing serious bodily injury; third-degree felony possession of cocaine; five misdemeanor counts of DUI property damage; and third-degree felony driving with a suspended license with jail on bonds totaling $194,000. [45] [44]

During his pre-trial release, Green was charged with felony driving without license on January 22, 2020. Subsequently, his release was revoked and Green was jailed, pending his court hearing on March 6, 2020. [46]

Bare-knuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches3 wins0 losses
By knockout20
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win3–0Scott McHughTKO BYB 13: Tampa Brawl For It All November 19, 202231:45 Tampa, Florida, United StatesWon the BYB Middleweight Championship and Police Gazette Diamond Championship.
Win2–0Carlos Alexandra Da CostaDecision (unanimous) BYB 8: Tis the Season to Brawl December 18, 202153:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Win1–0Jeff ChiffensTKO BYB 7: Brawl by the River September 11, 202112:49 Miami, Florida, United States

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
33 matches25 wins8 losses
By knockout70
By submission12
By decision176
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win25–8Piankhi ZimmermanDecision (unanimous)Cagezilla FC 66April 23, 202235:00 Manassas, Virginia, United States
Win24–8Piankhi ZimmermanTKO (punches)Gamebred Fighting Championship: Freedom Fight NightMarch 19, 202213:26 Miami, Florida, United States
Win23–8 Charles Jourdain Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee May 18, 201935:00 Rochester, New York, United States
Win22–8 Ross Pearson TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje March 30, 201912:52 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss21–8 Mairbek Taisumov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oleinik September 15, 201835:00 Moscow, RussiaCatchweight (161 lbs) bout; Taisumov missed weight.
Win21–7 Gleison Tibau Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 201835:00 Utica, New York, United States
Loss20–7 Michel Prazeres Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders February 3, 201835:00 Belém, BrazilCatchweight (161 lbs) bout; Prazeres missed weight.
Loss20–6 Rustam Khabilov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve September 2, 201735:00 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Win20–5 Josh Emmett Decision (split) UFC 210 April 8, 201735:00 Buffalo, New York, United States
Win19–5Martin BrownDecision (split) Titan FC 42 December 2, 201635:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Win18–5James FreemanDecision (unanimous) Titan FC 40 August 5, 201635:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United StatesWelterweight debut.
Win17–5Desmond HillDecision (unanimous)FFC 24June 3, 201635:00 Daytona Beach, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (165 lbs) bout.
Win16–5David CubasTKO (doctor stoppage)World Fighting Championship AkhmatMarch 12, 201613:48 Grozny, RussiaReturn to Lightweight.
Loss15–5Andre HarrisonDecision (unanimous) Titan FC 35 September 19, 201555:00 Ridgefield, Washington, United StatesFor the Titan FC Featherweight Championship.
Win15–4Vince EazelleKO (punch) Titan FC 34 July 18, 201510:32 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Loss14–4 Kurt Holobaugh Decision (split)Titan FC 33March 20, 201555:00 Mobile, Alabama, United StatesLost the Titan FC Featherweight Championship.
Win14–3 Steven Siler Decision (unanimous)Titan FC 32December 19, 201455:00 Lowell, Massachusetts, United StatesWon the vacant Titan FC Featherweight Championship.
Win13–3 Miguel Torres KO (knee and punches)Titan FC 31October 31, 201410:46 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss12–3 Daniel Weichel Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 119 May 9, 201422:07 Rama, Ontario, CanadaBellator Season 10 Featherweight Tournament Final
Win12–2 Will Martinez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 114 March 28, 201435:00 West Valley City, Utah, United StatesBellator Season 10 Featherweight Tournament Semifinal
Win11–2 Mike Richman Decision (unanimous) Bellator 110 February 28, 201435:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesBellator Season 10 Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win10–2 Angelo Sanchez TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 105 October 25, 201321:04 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Loss9–2 Fabrício Guerreiro Decision (unanimous) Bellator 99 September 13, 201335:00 Temecula, California, United StatesBellator Season 9 Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win9–1 Henry Martinez TKO (punches)NEF: Fight Night 7May 18, 201321:50 Lewiston, Maine, United StatesWon the vacant NEF Lightweight Championship.
Win8–1John OrtolaniDecision (unanimous)CFX 22 – Winter BlastFebruary 23, 201335:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win7–1Gemiyale AdkinsDecision (unanimous)PA Cage Fight 15February 15, 201335:00 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss6–1Rory McDonellSubmission (gogoplata straight armbar)Score Fighting Series 7November 23, 201214:41 Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaReturn to Lightweight.
Win6–0Brandon FlemingDecision (unanimous)NEF: Fight Night 5November 17, 201235:00 Lewiston, Maine, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win5–0Matt DiMarcantonioDecision (unanimous)Gladius Fights: Fyvie vs. Carlo-ClaussSeptember 22, 201235:00 Irving, New York, United StatesFeatherweight debut.
Win4–0Bruce BoyingtonSubmission (arm-triangle choke)NEF: Fight Night 4September 8, 20122N/A Lewiston, Maine, United States
Win3–0Ryan PetersonDecision (split)CFFC 16: Williams vs. JacobyAugust 24, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win2–0Phillip LeGrandDecision (unanimous)JB Sports / Live Nation: Rock Out Knock OutJune 2, 201235:00 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Win1–0 Rob Font Decision (unanimous)Premier FC 8April 1, 201235:00 Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States

[47]

Mixed martial arts amateur record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win2–0Nate CharlesTKO (punches)NEF: Fight Night 1February 11, 201222:47 Lewiston, Maine, United States
Win1–0Allen WeeksSubmission (rear-naked choke)Raging Wolf 12December 17, 201111:29 Irving, New York, United States

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