Last fight
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Green vs Stephens
May. 9, 2026
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Stats & Records
12
Wins by Knockout
10
Wins by Submission
12
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 2122
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 3998
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 6
- Takedowns Attempted
- 68
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
San Bernardino, United States
Trains at
Pinnacle MMA
Fighting style
MMA
Age
39
Height
70.00
Weight
158.50
Octagon Debut
May. 20, 2012
Reach
71.00
Leg reach
40.00
- Pro since 2008
- 12 wins by knockout, nine wins by submission (3 guillotine, choke, armbar, 2 arm triangle, 2 RNC)
- 11 first-round finishes, five second-round finishes, five third-round finishes
- Has won five of his last eight
UFC Fight Night (2/28/26) Green stopped Daniel Zellhuber via strikes at 4:55 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (12/13/25) Green won a three round split decision over Lance Gibson Jr.
UFC 313 (3/8/25) Green was knocked out by Mauricio Ruffy at 2:07 of the first round
UFC 304 (7/27/24) Green was submitted by Paddy Pimblett via triangle choke at 3:22 of the first round
UFC 300 (4/13/24) Green won a three round unanimous decision over Jim Miller
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 years ago because I had a son.
Who are your main training partners? Alex Reyes and Andre Ewell
What ranks and titles have you held? King of the Cage Champion, Total Fighting Alliance Champion, Warriors Fighting Championships Champion
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career? My UFC 300 fight and I can't explain why; nobody would understand.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Nate Diaz helped me a lot when I was younger.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I've fulfilled my dream.
What are your current ranks in martial arts? Brown Belt in BJJ
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? This fight is for the Mexican people. I started fighting in Mexico and I have three Mexican families that raised me.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? Helping people change their lives is what motivates me.
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
