Bobby Green

Bobby 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.

Green also made an appearance on the MTV/MTV2 reality show Bully Beatdown.

As of December 5, 2023, he is #14 in the UFC lightweight rankings.

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.

Green began pursuing a career in professional mixed martial arts while he was also working at a warehouse to help support his son.

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

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.

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.

On April 21, Green defeated Dom O'Grady by unanimous decision to win the King of the Cage Lightweight Championship.

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. Henderson.

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.

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.

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.

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.

However, in mid-July, Green pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Tim Means.

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.

Referee John McCarthy declared it a legal blow and awarded Green a TKO victory.

Green quickly stepped back into the octagon filling in for the injured Jamie Varner against Pat Healy at UFC on Fox 9.

He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Green was expected to face Abel Trujillo on February 1, 2014, at UFC 169.

However, Green pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Jamie Varner.