King Green (born Bobby Ray Green; September 9, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of 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.
King Green | |
---|---|
Born | Bobby Ray Green[1] September 9, 1986 San Bernardino, California, U.S. |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
Division | Welterweight Lightweight Super Lightweight[a] |
Reach | 71 in (180 cm)[2] |
Fighting out of | Fontana, California, U.S. |
Team | Pinnacle MMA (2009–present)[3] |
Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Marcos "Loro" Galvão[4] |
Years active | 2008–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 50 |
Wins | 32 |
By knockout | 11 |
By submission | 9 |
By decision | 12 |
Losses | 16 |
By knockout | 5 |
By submission | 3 |
By decision | 8 |
Draws | 1 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
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
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Submission of the Night (One time)
- Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Al Iaquinta, Tony Ferguson and Grant Dawson[75][90][93]
- Fight of the Night (Four times) vs. Lando Vannata (two times), Rafael Fiziev and Drew Dober [46][62][72][85]
- Most significant strikes in UFC Lightweight division history (1860)[105]
- Fourth most significant strikes landed in UFC history (1869)[106]
- Most total strikes landed in UFC Lightweight division history (2087)[105]
- Tied (Rafael Dos Anjos) for sixth most bouts in UFC Lightweight division history (24)[105]
- Sixth most total fight time in UFC Lightweight division history (4:42:31)[105]
- Fifth most strikes landed-per-minute in UFC Lightweight division history (6.58)[105]
- Second highest striking differential in UFC Lightweight division history (2.77)[105]
- Second highest significant strike differential in a UFC Lightweight bout (+129) (vs. Jim Miller)[107]
- Tied (Michael Johnson) for fifth most bouts in UFC Lightweight division history (25)[105]
- Third highest significant strike differential in a UFC Lightweight bout (+112) (vs. Nasrat Haqparast)[107]
- King of the Cage
- KOTC Lightweight Championship (One time)
- KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship (One time)
- One successful title defense
- Total Fight Alliance
- TFA Lightweight Championship (One time)
- Warriors Fighting Championship
- WFC 2008 Lightweight Tournament Winner
- MMAjunkie.com
- 2017 October Fight of the Month vs. Lando Vannata[108]
- 2020 August Fight of the Month vs. Lando Vannata[109]
Amateur wrestling
Mixed martial arts record
50 matches | 32 wins | 16 losses |
By knockout | 11 | 5 |
By submission | 9 | 3 |
By decision | 12 | 8 |
Draws | 1 | |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss | 32–16–1 (1) | Paddy Pimblett | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | UFC 304 | July 27, 2024 | 1 | 3:22 | Manchester, England | |
Win | 32–15–1 (1) | Jim Miller | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 300 | April 13, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 31–15–1 (1) | Jalin Turner | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan | December 2, 2023 | 1 | 2:49 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
Win | 31–14–1 (1) | Grant Dawson | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green | October 7, 2023 | 1 | 0:33 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 30–14–1 (1) | Tony Ferguson | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC 291 | July 29, 2023 | 3 | 4:54 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | Performance of the Night. |
NC | 29–14–1 (1) | Jared Gordon | NC (accidental clash of heads) | UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes | April 22, 2023 | 1 | 4:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Accidental clash of heads led to Gordon being knocked unconscious. |
Loss | 29–14–1 | Drew Dober | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland | December 17, 2022 | 2 | 2:45 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
Loss | 29–13–1 | Islam Makhachev | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green | February 26, 2022 | 1 | 3:23 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
Win | 29–12–1 | Nasrat Haqparast | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 271 | February 12, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
Win | 28–12–1 | Al Iaquinta | TKO (punches) | UFC 268 | November 6, 2021 | 1 | 2:25 | New York City, New York, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 27–12–1 | Rafael Fiziev | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 265 | August 7, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | Fight of the Night. |
Loss | 27–11–1 | Thiago Moisés | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva | October 31, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 27–10–1 | Alan Patrick | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill | September 12, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 26–10–1 | Lando Vannata | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan | August 1, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
Win | 25–10–1 | Clay Guida | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov | June 20, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 24–10–1 | Francisco Trinaldo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré | November 16, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Loss | 24–9–1 | Drakkar Klose | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 | December 15, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 24–8–1 | Erik Koch | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 | January 27, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
Draw | 23–8–1 | Lando Vannata | Draw (split) | UFC 216 | October 7, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Vannata was deducted one point in round 1 due to an illegal knee. Fight of the Night. |
Loss | 23–8 | Rashid Magomedov | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis | April 15, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
Loss | 23–7 | Dustin Poirier | KO (punches) | UFC 199 | June 4, 2016 | 1 | 2:53 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
Loss | 23–6 | Edson Barboza | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson | November 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
Win | 23–5 | Josh Thomson | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown | July 26, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
Win | 22–5 | Pat Healy | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 | December 14, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
Win | 21–5 | James Krause | TKO (body kick) | UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 | November 6, 2013 | 1 | 3:50 | Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States | |
Win | 20–5 | Jacob Volkmann | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 156 | February 2, 2013 | 3 | 4:25 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Submission of the Night. |
Win | 19–5 | Matt Ricehouse | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman | August 18, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States | |
Win | 18–5 | James Terry | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier | May 19, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
Win | 17–5 | J. P. Reese | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers | November 18, 2011 | 3 | 2:25 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 16–5 | Charon Spain | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough | September 23, 2011 | 2 | 2:54 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 15–5 | Gesias Cavalcante | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson | July 30, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States | |
Win | 15–4 | Dom O'Grady | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Moral Victory | April 21, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Highland, California, United States | Won the KOTC Lightweight Championship. |
Loss | 14–4 | Tim Means | TKO (retirement) | KOTC: Inferno | October 7, 2010 | 2 | 5:00 | Highland, California, United States | Lost the KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 14–3 | Daron Cruickshank | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC: Imminent Danger | August 13, 2010 | 2 | 2:39 | Mescalero, New Mexico, United States | Defended the KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 13–3 | Ricky Legere | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Arrival | February 25, 2010 | 1 | 4:27 | Highland, California, United States | Won the KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 12–3 | Charles Bennett | KO (punches) | KOTC: Fight 4 Hope | December 17, 2009 | 1 | 2:17 | Highland, California, United States | |
Loss | 11–3 | David Mitchell | Submission (toe hold) | Tachi Palace Fights 2 | December 3, 2009 | 1 | 0:54 | Lemoore, California, United States | Welterweight bout. |
Win | 11–2 | Sevak Magakian | TKO (punches) | Respect in the Cage 2 | November 20, 2009 | 1 | 2:24 | Pomona, California, United States | |
Win | 10–2 | Jeff Torch | TKO (submission to punches) | KOTC: Jolted | October 3, 2009 | 1 | 1:29 | Laughlin, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 9–2 | John Ulloa | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Immortal | February 27, 2009 | 1 | N/A | San Bernardino, California, United States | |
Loss | 8–2 | Dan Lauzon | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Affliction: Day of Reckoning | January 24, 2009 | 1 | 4:55 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
Win | 8–1 | Toby Grear | TKO (punches) | Total Fighting Alliance 11 | July 12, 2008 | 2 | 3:25 | Long Beach, California, United States | Won the TFA Lightweight Championship. |
Win | 7–1 | Rafael Salomao | TKO (punches) | Warriors Fighting Championship | June 28, 2008 | 1 | 4:10 | Mexico City, Mexico | Won the WFC Lightweight Tournament. |
Win | 6–1 | Israel Giron | KO (punches) | 1 | 2:47 | WFC Lightweight Tournament Semifinal. | |||
Win | 5–1 | Santiago Manzanares | Decision (split) | 3 | 3:00 | WFC Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal. | |||
Win | 4–1 | Raymond Ayala | Submission (guillotine choke) | Total Fighting Alliance 10 | March 22, 2008 | 2 | 1:59 | Santa Monica, California, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
Win | 3–1 | Herman Terrado | Submission (guillotine choke) | COF 11: No Mercy | March 8, 2008 | 3 | 1:28 | Tijuana, Mexico | Welterweight debut. |
Loss | 2–1 | Josh Gaskins | Decision (unanimous) | Valor Fighting: Fight Night | March 7, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | Tustin, California, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Henry Briones | Submission (guillotine choke) | UCM 5: Deadly Zone | February 23, 2008 | 1 | 0:48 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
Win | 1–0 | Neal Abrams | KO (punches) | Total Fighting Alliance 9 | January 19, 2008 | 3 | 1:12 | Santa Monica, California, United States |
See also
References
- ^ "Bobby Green ("King") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Lawler vs. Brown". UFC.com. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
- ^ Rishabh Sing (June 22, 2020). ""You Beat Hate With Love" – Bobby Green Sends a Powerful Message After His Win Over Clay Guida". essentiallysports.com.
- ^ @bobbykinggreen (March 16, 2024). ""Got that brown I appreciate everything you taught me @mlgacademy_calimesa brothers for life #kingarmy"". Retrieved July 27, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b Gabriel Rizk (June 2, 2016). "MMA: Underdog Bobby Green looking to come out on top once again in UFC". pe.com.
- ^ "Pinnacle Mixed Martial Arts Bobby Green". Archived from the original on 2014-05-29. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
- ^ "Bobby Green". UFC. 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Strikeforce/M-1 'Fedor vs. Henderson' Preview". Sherdog.com. 2011-07-25.
- ^ http://mmarecap.com/news/King_Of_The_Cage_Arrival_Results_And_Recap-1073%7CKOTC Archived March 4, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Arrival Results
- ^ "Milton Vieira vs. Bobby Green targeted for Strikeforce Challengers 18". MMAJunkie.com. 2011-07-09. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2011-07-14.
- ^ "Lyle Beerbohm No Longer On Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson Card". addictedmma.com. 2011-07-19. Archived from the original on 2012-01-04. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
- ^ "Bobby Green out indefinitely". mmajunkie. September 26, 2011. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011.
- ^ "Strikeforce lightweight Bobby Green meets Jacob Volkmann at UFC 156". mmajunkie. December 21, 2012.
- ^ "Castillo vs. Green set for UFC on FOX 8". MMAjunkie.com. April 11, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
- ^ Staff (2013-07-11). "Tim Means replaces Bobby Green, faces Danny Castillo at UFC on FOX 8". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
- ^ Staff (2013-09-06). "James Krause vs. Bobby Green booked for UFC Fight Night 31's 'Troops' event". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ^ Brian Knapp (2013-11-06). "UFC Fight Night 31 Prelims: Controversial kick propels Bobby Green past James Krause". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
- ^ Ken Pishna (2013-11-12). "Bobby Green Makes a Quick Turn to Face Pat Healy at UFC on Fox 9". MMAWeekly.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
- ^ Matt Erickson (19 December 2013). "UFC on FOX 9 winners Bobby Green, Abel Trujillo booked for UFC 169". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
- ^ Staff (2013-12-31). "Abel Trujillo gets new opponent for UFC 169 main card". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-12-31.
- ^ Staff (2014-02-07). "Jim Miller agrees to meet Bobby Green at UFC 172 in Baltimore". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-02-07.
- ^ Jamie Penick (2014-04-20). "With Bobby Green injured, UFC 172 shakes up lightweight bouts with Miller-Medeiros and Ellenberger-Rocha now booked". mmatorch.com. Retrieved 2014-04-20.
- ^ Brett Okamoto (2014-06-09). "Bobby Green-Abel Trujillo set". ESPN. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
- ^ Erickson, Matt (2014-07-08). "After UFC 176 cancellation, Green-Trujillo, Formiga-Makovsky move to UFC Fight Night 47". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-08.
- ^ Thomas Gerbasi (2014-07-11). "Green in for the Menace against Thomson". UFC.com. Retrieved 2014-07-11.
- ^ Staff (2014-07-27). "Bobby Green defeats Josh Thomson". mmadecisions.com. Archived from the original on 2014-07-30. Retrieved 2014-07-27.
- ^ Tom Ngo (2013-07-29). "Bobby Green battles Jorge Masvidal at UFC 178". 5thround.com. Archived from the original on 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
- ^ "UFC 178 adds Donald Cerrone-Bobby Green, James Krause-Jorge Masvidal". MMAjunkie.com. August 14, 2014.
- ^ Mookie Alexander (2013-08-19). "Eddie Alvarez to fight Donald Cerrone in UFC 178 co-main event". bloodyelbow.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2014-08-19.
- ^ Dave Doyle (2014-09-24). "Bobby Green vs. Edson Barboza set to tangle in Texas UFC Fight Night card". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-09-24.
- ^ Gene Mrosko (2014-11-23). "UFC Fight Night 57 results: Bobby Green taunts Edson Barboza, gets kicked in the skull and loses decision". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2014-11-23.
- ^ C.J. Tuttle (2015-01-18). "Bobby Green-Jorge Masvidal added to UFC Fight Night". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-01-18.
- ^ Damon Martin (2015-01-22). "Bobby Green injured; Benson Henderson now faces Jorge Masvidal in Virginia". foxsports.com.com. Retrieved 2015-01-22.
- ^ Dave Doyle (2015-04-26). "Al Iaquinta vs. Bobby Green announced for UFC Fight Night in San Diego". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ^ Ariel Helwani (2015-06-17). "Bobby Green out of Al Iaquinta fight due to injury". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-06-17.
- ^ Shaun Al-Shatti (2016-03-14). "Dustin Poirier vs. Bobby Green scheduled for UFC 199". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ^ Dave Doyle (2016-06-04). "UFC 199 results: Dustin Poirier knocks out Bobby Green for fouirth straight win". Retrieved 2016-06-05.
- ^ Staff (2016-08-01). "Josh Burkman vs. Bobby Green added to UFC Fight Night 96 in Portland". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
- ^ John Morgan (2016-09-09). "Bobby Green withdraws from UFC Fight Night 96; UFC needs lightweight to face Josh Burkman". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
- ^ Brent Brookhouse (2016-09-20). "Zak Ottow in against Josh Burkman at UFC Fight Night 96". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- ^ Staff (2017-03-29). "UFC on FOX 24 lineup set with 13 fights for promotion's debut in Kansas City". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-03-29.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (2017-04-15). "UFC on FOX 24 results: Rashid Magomedov takes split decision over Bobby Green". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
- ^ Jordan Breen (2017-08-14). "Abel Trujillo pulled; Lando Vannata now faces Bobby Green at UFC 216 on Oct. 7 in Las Vegas". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
- ^ Mike Bohn (July 30, 2020). "Bobby Green on Lando Vannata: 'I don't know why he would even sign' for UFC on ESPN+ 31 rematch". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ "UFC 216 results: Point deduction turns Bobby Green vs. Lando Vannata into draw". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
- ^ a b "UFC 216 bonuses: Demetrious Johnson's late finish became his eighth UFC fight-night bonus". MMAjunkie. 2017-10-08. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
- ^ "UFC adds 3 bouts to stacked Fight Night Charlotte card; tickets go on sale Friday". charlotteobserver. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
- ^ "UFC on FOX 27 results: Bobby Green tops Erik Koch, wins for first time in more than three years". MMAjunkie. 2018-01-28. Retrieved 2018-01-28.
- ^ Brian Martin (2018-02-01). "Beneil Dariush vs. Bobby Green set for UFC 222". ocregister.com. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
- ^ "Bobby Green injured, out of UFC 222 fight with Beneil Dariush". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
- ^ "Clay Guida vs. Bobby Green slated for UFC 225". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
- ^ Phil Thompson (2018-04-17). "Round Lake's Clay Guida faces Bobby Green in UFC 225 battle of little bigmouths". chicagotribine.com. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
- ^ "Bobby Green vs. Drakkar Klose, Gerald Meerschaert vs. Jack Hermansson set for UFC on FOX 31". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-09-04.
- ^ Doyle, Dave (2018-12-15). "UFC on FOX 31 results: Drakkar Klose earns unanimous decision over Bobby Green". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
- ^ "Bobby Green Announces Retirement Following UFC on FOX 31 Loss". MMAWeekly.com. 2018-12-16. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
- ^ Guilherme Cruz and Alexander K. Lee (2019-08-30). "Francisco Trinaldo vs. Bobby Green booked for UFC Sao Paulo". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2019-11-16). "UFC Sao Paulo Results: Francisco Trinaldo Shows He Still Has Gas in the Tank Against Bobby Green". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- ^ DNA, MMA (9 June 2020). "Clay Guida treft Bobby Green op 20 juni aanstaande in Las Vegas". Retrieved 2020-06-09.
- ^ Josh Evanoff (2020-06-21). "UFC on ESPN 11 Results: Bobby Green Outlasts Clay Guida". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-06-21.
- ^ Jared Chester (2020-07-22). "Sources tell KRQE Sports that Lando Vannata will fight on August 1st". krqe.com. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
- ^ Robert "Bobby" Grisso; Michael F. Kocher; David H. Vaughan (2003). "Predicting Tractor Fuel Consumption". 2003, Las Vegas, NV July 27–30, 2003. St. Joseph, MI: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. doi:10.13031/2013.13732.
- ^ a b Hiergesell, Dan (2020-08-01). "UFC Vegas 5 Bonuses! Luque Banks $50K For 11th UFC Finish". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
- ^ Staff (2020-09-02). "Bobby Green steps in for Rodrigo Vargas vs. Alan Patrick at UFC on ESPN+ 35". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- ^ Doherty, Dan (2020-09-12). "UFC Vegas 10 Results: Bobby Green Schools Alan Patrick". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- ^ DNA, MMA (2020-09-27). "Bobby Green vs. Thiago Moises toegevoegd aan "UFC Halloween" evenement op 31 oktober". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2020-10-31). "UFC Vegas 12 Results: Thiago Moises Takes Decision Over Bobby Green". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
- ^ "Thiago Moises def. Bobby Green :: UFC on ESPN+ 39 :: MMA Decisions". mmadecisions.com. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ^ Nolan King and George Garcia (2021-02-01). "UFC 258 adds Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller as late addition to lineup". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ "Bobby Green collapses after UFC 258 weigh-ins, pulled from Jim Miller fight". MMA Junkie. 2021-02-12. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
- ^ DNA, MMA (2021-07-10). "Rafael Fiziev vs. Bobby Green toegevoegd aan UFC 265 in Houston op 7 augustus". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ Markey, Ross (2021-08-08). "Rafael Fiziev Takes Decision Win Over Bobby Green In Barn Burning Clash – UFC 265 Highlights". LowKickMMA.com. Retrieved 2021-08-08.
- ^ a b Harkness, Ryan (2021-08-08). "UFC 265 Bonuses: Ciryl Gane Gets Surprise Extra $50k Performance Bonus". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2021-08-08.
- ^ Gonzalez, Gabriel (2021-08-29). "UFC 268: Al Iaquinta Returns for Bout Against Bobby Green". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
- ^ Evanoff, Josh (2021-11-06). "UFC 268 Results: Bobby Green Finishes The Returning Al Iaquinta". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-11-07.
- ^ a b Lee, Alexander K. (2021-11-07). "UFC 268 bonuses: Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler thriller leads night of six winners". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-11-07.
- ^ "Bobby Green vs. Nasrat Haqparast booked for UFC 271". MMA Junkie. 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-02-12). "UFC 271: Bobby Green Puts on Inspired Performance Against Nasrat Haqparast". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
- ^ Bohn, Mike (February 17, 2022). "Beneil Dariush injured, Bobby Green meets Islam Makhachev in UFC Fight Night 202 main event".
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-02-26). "UFC Vegas 49: Islam Makhachev Stops Bobby Green, Calls for Title Shot". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
- ^ Matthew Wells and Farah Hannoun (2022-05-12). "Veteran lightweight matchup Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller rebooked for UFC 276". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
- ^ Danny Segura and Mike Bohn (2022-06-23). "Donald Cerrone replaces Bobby Green, fights Jim Miller in rematch at UFC 276". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ "UFC's Bobby Green issued six-month USADA suspension for over-the-counter supplement". MMA Junkie. 2022-10-07. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
- ^ Nolan King and Farah Hannoun (2022-11-22). "UFC adds Drew Dober vs. Bobby Green to final event of 2023". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- ^ Doherty, Dan (2022-12-17). "UFC Vegas 66: Drew Dober Lands Comeback KO Over Bobby Green". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
- ^ a b Taylor, Chris (2022-12-18). "UFC Vegas 66 Bonus Report: Drew Dober among four fighters to take home $50k | BJPenn.com". | BJPenn.com. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2023-01-20). "Bobby Green vs. Jared Gordon Booked for UFC's April 22 Event". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2023-04-22). "UFC Vegas 71: Headbutt Leads to No Contest in Bobby Green vs. Jared Gordon". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "Tony Ferguson booked against Bobby Green at UFC 291". MMA Junkie. 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2023-07-29). "UFC 291: Bobby Green Surprises, Chokes Out Tony Ferguson". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ^ a b UFC (2023-07-29). "Four MASSIVE finishes earn your #UFC291 POTN bonuses!". UFC. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
- ^ Newswire and Mike Heck (2023-09-06). "Bobby Green vs. Grant Dawson headlines UFC Vegas 80 on Oct. 7". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2023-10-07). "UFC Vegas 80: Bobby Green Ends Grant Dawson's First UFC Main Event in 33 Seconds". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- ^ a b Matthew Wells (2023-10-07). "UFC Fight Night 229 bonuses: Be Joe Pyfer, win $50K". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- ^ "Unique stipulation set for Kiwi UFC star's return". NZ Herald. 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ "Jalin Turner replaces Dan Hooker, meets Bobby Green at UFC on ESPN 52". MMA Junkie. 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ "UFC on ESPN 52 results: Referee permits Jalin Turner to bludgeon Bobby Green in elongated stoppage". Yahoo Sports. 2023-12-03. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ Marrocco, Steven (2024-01-16). "UFC 300: Justin Gaethje defends BMF belt vs. Max Holloway, Jim Miller gets Bobby Green". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ Hester, Bryson (2024-04-13). "UFC 300: Bobby Green Dismantles Jim Miller Is Bloody Thriller". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ "UFC 304 official with Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad headliner and more in Manchester". MMA Junkie. 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Jay Anderson (2024-07-27). "Statement Made: Paddy Pimblett Chokes Out Bobby Green at UFC 304". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Shelton, Cole (2023-04-18). "Bobby Green clarifies retirement talk, reveals he'll just go by 'King' after UFC Vegas 71: "I'm going to be changing my name" | BJPenn.com". | BJPenn.com. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ Matt Erickson, The Blue Corner (2024-07-07). "'King' Bobby Green announces official name change. So about that nickname ..." mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Sportsdesk, B. V. M. (2024-07-07). "UFC Star Bobby Green Changes Name to King Green After Win at UFC 300 vs Jared Gordon". BVM Sports. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ Damon Martin (2024-07-08). "Bobby Green reveals he officially changed his name to 'King'". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ^ a b c d e f g "UFC Lightweight - Stats". UFC.com. July 27, 2024.
- ^ "UFC All Fighter - Stats". UFC.com. April 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "UFC Lightweight - Fight Stats". UFC.com. April 13, 2024.
- ^ "MMAjunkie's 'Fight of the Month' for October: A bloody brawl that ends in a draw". MMAjunkie.com. November 2, 2017.
- ^ "MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for August: A slugfest in a rematch". MMAjunkie.com. September 4, 2020.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Bobby". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-11-16.
Notes
- ^ 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".