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Booked versus McKinney Green will fight Terrance McKinney in a lightweight matchup at UFC 329 on July 11, Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports reports.

Impact Green is coming off a dominant submission win against Jeremy Stephens at UFC 328. The veteran lightweight will be challenged against Terrance McKinney, who has secured a finish in all eight of his UFC wins. Green is looking to win four straight fights for the first time since he joined the UFC back in 2013.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Makes quick work of Stephens Green defeated Jeremy Stephens via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:20 of Round 1 at UFC 328 on Saturday in Newark.

Impact This fight didn't look competitive on paper, and Green made sure we knew just how lopsided the booking was. King established tempo from the outset, routinely beating Stephens to the punch, while dodging strikes thrown his way. It wasn't long before the 39-year-old started to roll downhill, which forced the reckless offense that allowed him to secure the takedown and sink the choke. Green's trash talk and slick boxing can be fun to watch when he is in control, and the UFC should be able to find appropriate matchups for the veteran as he continues the final chapter of his career. Green improved to 35-17-1 (1 NC) in professional MMA due to the win.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Catchweight fight against Stephens Green and Jeremy Stephens will log a catchweight fight at UFC 238 in Newark on Saturday, according to Jose Youngs of MMA Fighting.

Impact Green made the UFC's lightweight limit for UFC 328, but Stephens did not, so he will forfeit 30 percent of his purse to the former. Green will prove to be the better veteran and improve his winning streak to three by defeating Stephens.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Next fight booked Green will face Jeremy Stephens at UFC 328 in Newark, NJ on May 9, Aaron Bronsteter of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Green will enter this bout on a two-fight winning streak in what will be a battle of two of the most experienced fighters in the UFC. Stephens has a longstanding UFC career but has only fought with the promotion once since 2022. Both fighters are looking to prove the can still compete in a tough lightweight division.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls upset of Daniel Zellhuber Green defeated Daniel Zellhuber via TKO (punches) at 4:55 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Mexico City.

Impact King may be closing in on 40 years old and have north of 50 professional fights under his belt, but he also remains one of the most difficult guys in the division to game plan for. He's still plenty capable of teaching a youngster like Zellhuber a lesson. This was a rout. Green closed with an 86-17 edge in significant strikes landed in addition to landing all three of his takedown attempts. And while King is more volume-over-power at this stage of his career, he's still got some thunder in his hands in the right situation. Green has been a .500 fighter dating back to December 2023 and he should be expected to hover around that mark moving forward. There's still plenty of gas left in the tank here.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Zellhuber up next Green will fight Daniel Zelhuber at UFC Mexico on Feb. 28, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Green defeated Lance Gibson in December to snap a brief two-fight skid, and he'll now attempt to start up a winning streak with a win over Zelhuber, who has lost back-to-back fights. That may be easier said than done, however, as Green will have to overcome a six-inch reach disadvantage.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps brief losing streak Green defeated Lance Gibson via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact Green clearly wanted to get back in the octagon and was willing to fight anyone, which led to this matchup against the debuting Gibson being booked just a few days ago. While the latter was competitive, King looked good and clearly deserved to win, regardless of what the one incompetent judge said. Green won the significant strike battle by a 65-30 count and even mixed in a takedown in the dying seconds. Gibson's entire offense was two successful takedowns, neither of which he took advantage of. It's the first win since April 2024 for the 39-year-old California native.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fighting debutant at UFC Vegas 112 Green will fight Lance Gibson at UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Green hasn't fought since losing to Mauricio Ruffy in March, and he hasn't come away with a win since he defeated Jim Miller in April 2024. Green will now aim to get back on track against Gibson, who will be taking a 9-1 professional record into his UFC debut Saturday.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ferreira fight off Green's upcoming bout against Carlos Diego Ferreira has been called off for unspecified reasons, per Cole Shelton of BJPenn.com.

Impact The fight was scheduled for UFC 319 on August 16 but will no longer take place due to unspecified reasons. Thus far, no replacement bout has been confirmed.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking on Ferreira Green will face Diego Ferreira in a lightweight bout at UFC 319 on August 16, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Green has dropped his last two fights, most recently being the victim of a highlight-reel KO at the hands (or more accurately the feet) of Mauricio Ruffy, who disposed of him with a spinning heel kick in Round 1. He'll look to avoid losing a third-straight fight, which would bring his record to an even .500 in the UFC.

JUNE 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Did Bobby Green change his name to 'King'? UFC star ready to run through LeBron James to stake claim to the moniker Yes, Bobby Green officially changed his name to 'King Green' in 2024.

MARCH 7, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Was Bobby Green in the military? A look into 'King's' life before the UFC Like many MMA fighters, Bobby Green tried his hand at different professions before transitioning to a career in combat sports.

MARCH 7, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

What happened to Bobby Green's father? Tragic story that landed 'King' in foster care before getting adopted by future coach Bobby Green's father was one of the individuals that contributed toward him having to endure hardships in childhood and young adulhood.

MARCH 7, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC 304's Paddy Pimblett: Bobby Green 'a little bit chinny now' after damage from Jalin Turner loss Paddy Pimblett thinks UFC 304 opponent Bobby Green is still dealing with the affects of his brutal KO loss to Jalin Turner in December.

JULY 14, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Bobby Green KOs Grant Dawson in 33 seconds Bobby Green recorded a 33-second knockout over Grant Dawson in their lightweight bout at the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in La...

APRIL 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jim Miller gets UFC 300 wish, fights fellow vet Bobby Green at historic event It’s official. Jim Miller will fight at UFC 300 – but it won’t be against Paul Felder or Matt Brown.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

New video shows Bobby Green scuffle with Arman Tsarukyan's team in second hotel altercation This time, Bobby Green was on the offensive – and had one unidentified man trying sprinting karate kicks in a hotel lobby.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Video: Arman Tsarukyan grabs Bobby Green by throat in new UFC Austin hotel altercation footage New footage has emerged of the UFC host hotel altercation between Arman Tsarukyan and Bobby Green ahead of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 52 event.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bobby Green disappointed it's not Dan Hooker, but hopes Jalin Turner will help turn in a class at UFC Austin Bobby Green sees Jalin Turner as just as exciting of a matchup as his original at UFC Austin: Dan Hooker.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jalin Turner: 'I didn't have a choice' taking short-notice UFC Austin co-main event vs. Bobby Green Lightweight says he wasn’t given much of an alternative. Hence, Bobby Green at UFC on ESPN 52 in Texas.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Bobby Green, Arman Tsarukyan's team in alleged physical altercation at UFC Austin hotel Bobby Green and Arman Tsarukyan’s team got into it at the host hotel for UFC on ESPN 52 in Austin.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bobby Green responds to Paddy Pimblett's callout: If you get through TFerguson, maybe we'll talk Bobby Green isn’t too sure Paddy Pimblett actually wants to fight him.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Video: Was Jalin Turner the right replacement to face Bobby Green at UFC on ESPN 52? Jalin Turner was selected among many volunteers to replace Dan Hooker against Bobby Green at UFC on ESPN 52, but was that the right choice?

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

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