Bobby ‘King’ Green, born Bobby Ray Green on September 9, 1986, is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). 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. Green began wrestling in his sophomore year at A.B. Miller High School in Fontana, California, placing twice in the state tournament.
Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night London 2023
Early Career
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. 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. He eventually defended the title once before losing it to Tim Means.
Strikeforce Career
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. However, on July 19, it was announced he would be filling in for Lyle Beerbohm against Gesias Cavalcante at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. His next bout came against Charon Spain at Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough. 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. On May 19, 2012, Green faced James Terry at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Green next faced Matt Ricehouse on August 18, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rousey vs.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Career
Green defeated Jacob Volkmann on February 2, 2013, at UFC 156 via rear-naked choke submission in the third round. 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. Green faced James Krause on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31. 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.
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As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Green faced Lando Vannata on October 7, 2017, at UFC 216. 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. Green faced Erik Koch on January 27, 2018, at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Green faced Clay Guida on June 20, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. A rematch with Lando Vannata took place on August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Green faced Jared Gordon on April 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 222. Green won the fight by knockout in the first round, following an accidental clash of heads that went unnoticed by the referee.
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Notable Achievements
- Fight of the Night (Four times)
- Performance of the Night (Three times)
- Submission of the Night (One time)
- 2017 October Fight of the Month vs. Lando Vannata
- 2020 August Fight of the Month vs. Lando Vannata
- 2023: Ranked #3 Upset of the Year vs. Tony Ferguson
- Ranked #4 Upset of the Year vs. Grant Dawson
- Second highest significant strike differential in a UFC Lightweight bout (+129) (vs. Tony Ferguson)
- Third highest significant strike differential in a UFC Lightweight bout (+112) (vs. Alan Patrick)
Rise of Bobby Green
Fight History
Here’s a table summarizing some of Bobby Green's key fights:
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2013 | UFC 156 | Jacob Volkmann | Win (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| November 6, 2013 | UFC Fight Night 31 | James Krause | Win (TKO) |
| October 7, 2017 | UFC 216 | Lando Vannata | Draw |
| January 27, 2018 | UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson | Erik Koch | Win (Decision) |
| August 1, 2020 | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan | Lando Vannata | Win (Decision) |
| April 22, 2023 | UFC Fight Night 222 | Jared Gordon | No Contest |
| July 29, 2023 | UFC 291 | Tony Ferguson | Win (Submission) |
| October 7, 2023 | UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green | Grant Dawson | Win (KO) |
Bobby Green
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