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#15 Lightweight Division

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"King"

Bobby Green

Lightweight Division

32-15-1 (W-L-D)

11

Wins by Knockout

9

Wins by Submission

11

First Round Finishes

Bobby Green

athlete record

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Learn more about Bobby Green's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
San Bernardino, United States
Trains at
Pinnacle MMA
Fighting style
MMA
Age
37
Height
70.00
Weight
168.00
Octagon Debut
May. 20, 2012
Reach
71.00
Leg reach
40.00
  • Pro since 2008
     
  • Nine wins by submission (3 guillotine, choke, armbar, 2 arm triangle, 2 RNC), 11 by knockout
     
  • Holds wins over Charles Bennett, Ricky Legere Jr. and Daron Cruickshank
     
  • Has also faced UFC vets Tim Means, Dan Lauzon, and David Mitchell
     
  • 11 first-round finishes
     
  • Has won seven of his last 13 and two of his last three 

UFC on ESPN (12/2/23) Green was knocked out by Jalin Turner at 2:49 of the first round 

UFC Fight Night (10/7/23) Green stopped Grant Dawson via strikes at :33 of the first round 

UFC 291 (7/29/23) Green submitted Tony Ferguson via arm triangle choke at 4:54 of the third round

UFC Fight Night (4/22/23) Green’s fight with Jared Gordon was ruled a no contest at 4:35 of the first round after an accidental clash of heads rendered Gordon unable to continue

UFC Fight Night (12/17/22) Green was knocked out by Drew Dober at 2:45 of the second round 

UFC Fight Night (2/26/22) Green was stopped by Islam Makhachev via strikes at 3:23 of the first round

UFC 271 (2/12/22) Green won a three round unanimous decision over Nasrat Haqparast

UFC 268 (11/6/21) Green stopped Al Iaquinta via strikes at 2:25 of the first round

UFC 265 (8/7/21) Green lost a three round unanimous decision to Rafael Fiziev

UFC Fight Night (10/31/20) Green lost a three round unanimous decision to Thiago Moises

UFC Fight Night (9/12/20) Green won a three round unanimous decision over Alan Patrick

UFC Fight Night (8/1/20) Green won a three round unanimous decision over Lando Vannata

UFC on ESPN (6/20/20) Green won a three round unanimous decision over Clay Guida

UFC Fight Night (11/16/19) Green lost a three round unanimous decision to Francisco Trinaldo

UFC on FOX (12/15/18) Green lost a three round unanimous decision to Drakkar Klose

UFC on FOX (1/27/18) Green won a three round unanimous decision over Erik Koch

UFC 216 (10/7/17) Green fought to a three round draw with Lando Vannata

UFC on FOX (4/15/17) Green lost a three round split decision to Rashid Magomedov

UFC 199 (6/4/16) Green was knocked out by Dustin Poirier at 2:53 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (11/22/14) Green lost a three round unanimous decision to Edson Barboza

UFC on FOX (7/26/14) Green won a three round split decision over Josh Thomson

UFC on FOX (12/14/13) Green won a three round unanimous decision over Pat Healy

UFC Fight For The Troops 3 (11/6/13) Green stopped James Krause via strikes at 3:50 of the first round

UFC 156 (2/2/13) Green submitted Jacob Volkmann via rear naked choke at 4:25 of the third round

 

STRIKEFORCE HISTORY:

Rousey vs. Kaufman (8/18/12) Green won a three round unanimous decision over Matt Ricehouse

Barnett vs. Cormier (5/19/12) Green won a three round split decision over James Terry

Challengers 20 (11/18/11) Green submitted JP Reese via rear naked choke at 2:25 of the third round

Challengers 19 (9/23/11) Green submitted Charon Spain via arm triangle choke at 2:54 of round two

Fedor vs. Henderson (7/30/11) Green lost a three round split decision to JZ Cavalcante

When and why did you start training for fighting? Started training 13 years ago because I had a son.

What ranks and titles have you held? King of the Cage Champion, Total Fighting Alliance Champion, Warriors Fighting Championships Champion

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I've fulfilled my dream.

What was your job before you started fighting? Warehouse worker

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 2-Time State placer in wrestling in High School

Favorite grappling technique: Slamming people

Favorite Striking technique: Knocking people out