Bobby Green
31
Wins
15
Losses
1
Draw
| Age | 37 years |
| Name | Bobby Green |
| Nickname | King |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Team | Pinnacle MMA |
| Coach | Jacob Benhey |
| Jiu-Jitsu | Purple belt in BJJ |
Bobby Green is an American professional mixed martial artist currently fighting in the lightweight division of the UFC. At the age of five, he entered the foster care system due to his father's incarceration and his mother's struggles with drug addiction.
Green started with wrestling, and he excelled. While working at a warehouse to support his son, Green began to pursue a career in professional mixed martial arts. Green has competed in various promotions, including King of the Cage, where he became the Lightweight Champion and Junior Welterweight Champion. He has also fought in Tachi Palace Fights, Strikeforce, and Affliction, showcasing his skills across different platforms.
Bobby Green's fighting style is characterized by his unique approach to striking, wrestling, and BJJ. He often drops his hands and postures to draw out his opponent's offense, looking for opportunities. He uses his movements to counter his opponents and utilizes kicks targeting the inside thigh or liver of his opponents. Green also has a solid takedown defense, and his ground control ability allows him to create opportunities for offense.
Bobby Green's well-rounded skill set makes him a formidable opponent in the UFC lightweight division. Currently, he is ranked 14th in the division.
Bobby Green MMA record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 31–15–1 (1) | Jalin Turner | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan | December 2, 2023 | 1 | 2:49 | |
| Win | 31–14–1 (1) | Grant Dawson | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green | October 7, 2023 | 1 | 0:33 | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 30–14–1 (1) | Tony Ferguson | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC 291 | July 29, 2023 | 3 | 4:54 | 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 | 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 | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 29–13–1 | Islam Makhachev | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green | February 26, 2022 | 1 | 3:23 | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
| Win | 29–12–1 | Nasrat Haqparast | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 271 | February 12, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 28–12–1 | Al Iaquinta | TKO (punches) | UFC 268 | November 6, 2021 | 1 | 2:25 | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 27–12–1 | Rafael Fiziev | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 265 | August 7, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 27–11–1 | Thiago Moisés | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva | October 31, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 27–10–1 | Alan Patrick | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill | September 12, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 26–10–1 | Lando Vannata | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan | August 1, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 25–10–1 | Clay Guida | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov | June 20, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 24–10–1 | Francisco Trinaldo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré | November 16, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 24–9–1 | Drakkar Klose | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 | December 15, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 24–8–1 | Erik Koch | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 | January 27, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Draw | 23–8–1 | Lando Vannata | Draw (split) | UFC 216 | October 7, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | 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 | |
| Loss | 23–7 | Dustin Poirier | KO (punches) | UFC 199 | June 4, 2016 | 1 | 2:53 | |
| Loss | 23–6 | Edson Barboza | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson | November 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 23–5 | Josh Thomson | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown | July 26, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 22–5 | Pat Healy | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 | December 14, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 21–5 | James Krause | TKO (body kick) | UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 | November 6, 2013 | 1 | 3:50 | |
| Win | 20–5 | Jacob Volkmann | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 156 | February 2, 2013 | 3 | 4:25 | Submission of the Night. |
| Win | 19–5 | Matt Ricehouse | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman | August 18, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 18–5 | James Terry | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier | May 19, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 17–5 | J. P. Reese | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers | November 18, 2011 | 3 | 2:25 | |
| Win | 16–5 | Charon Spain | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough | September 23, 2011 | 2 | 2:54 | |
| Loss | 15–5 | Gesias Cavalcante | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson | July 30, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 15–4 | Dom O'Grady | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Moral Victory | April 21, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Won the KOTC Lightweight Championship. |
| Loss | 14–4 | Tim Means | TKO (retirement) | KOTC: Inferno | October 7, 2010 | 2 | 5:00 | Lost the KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 14–3 | Daron Cruickshank | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC: Imminent Danger | August 13, 2010 | 2 | 2:39 | Defended the KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–3 | Ricky Legere | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Arrival | February 25, 2010 | 1 | 4:27 | Won the KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–3 | Charles Bennett | KO (punches) | KOTC: Fight 4 Hope | December 17, 2009 | 1 | 2:17 | |
| Loss | 11–3 | David Mitchell | Submission (toe hold) | TPF 2: Brawl in the Hall | December 3, 2009 | 1 | 0:54 | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 11–2 | Sevak Magakian | TKO (punches) | Respect in the Cage 2 | November 20, 2009 | 1 | 2:24 | |
| Win | 10–2 | Jeff Torch | TKO (submission to punches) | KOTC: Jolted | October 3, 2009 | 1 | 1:29 | |
| Win | 9–2 | John Ulloa | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Immortal | February 27, 2009 | 1 | N/A | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Dan Lauzon | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Affliction: Day of Reckoning | January 24, 2009 | 1 | 4:55 | |
| Win | 8–1 | Toby Grear | TKO (punches) | TFA 11 | July 12, 2008 | 2 | 3:25 | Won the TFA Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Rafael Salomao | TKO (punches) | Warriors Fighting Championship | June 28, 2008 | 1 | 4:10 | 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 (choke) | TFA 10 | March 22, 2008 | 2 | 1:59 | Return to Lightweight. |
| Win | 3–1 | Herman Terrado | Submission (guillotine choke) | COF 11: No Mercy | March 8, 2008 | 3 | 1:28 | Welterweight debut. |
| Loss | 2–1 | Josh Gaskins | Decision (unanimous) | Valor Fighting: Fight Night | March 7, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Win | 2–0 | Henry Briones | Submission (guillotine choke) | UCM 5: Deadly Zone | February 23, 2008 | 1 | 0:48 | |
| Win | 1–0 | Neal Abrams | KO (punches) | TFA 9 | January 19, 2008 | 3 | 1:12 |
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