Bobby Green
Active 2013–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 81.0
Scouting report
A Philly shell shoulder-roll defense, continuous in-fight trash talk, and a quick lead hand make Bobby "King" Green an entertaining boxer. Originating from San Bernardino, California, Green holds wins over Al Iaquinta and Clay Guida, along with a 33-second knockout of Grant Dawson. His pugilistic rhythm is backed by an 88 Boxing and 88 Cardio, securing an 81 Overall mark.
Peak ratings
By edition
Green enjoyed an active resurgence across 2020 and 2021, scoring decision victories over Clay Guida, Lando Vannata, and Alan Patrick in Las Vegas, before putting on a boxing showcase to stop Al Iaquinta in the first round at UFC 268 in Madison Square Garden. His shoulder-roll defense, hand speed, and volume punching are reflected in an 88 Boxing and 88 Cardio.
Green defeated Nasrat Haqparast, submitted former interim champion Tony Ferguson with an arm-triangle at UFC 291 in Salt Lake City, and knocked out top prospect Grant Dawson in round one in Las Vegas before beating Jim Miller at UFC 300 and losing to Paddy Pimblett by first-round submission at UFC 304 in Manchester. His boxing combinations and pacing anchor his 88 Boxing and 84 Fight IQ.
Bobby Green, now King Green, the Philly-shell pocket boxer
Bobby Green was born in San Bernardino and wrestled at A.B. Miller High School in Fontana. He won King of the Cage titles at junior welterweight and lightweight before he debuted in the top promotion with a submission of Jacob Volkmann in 2013. In 2024 he confirmed a legal name change to King Green.
Green, rating by rating
Boxing. Tied for his best. He drops his hands, rolls his shoulder and counters, and Philly-shell habits are part of it.
Kickboxing. His lowest. He throws inside thigh and liver kicks from southpaw, but they support his hands.
Wrestling. Fair. His takedown defense has held up, and he can slam opponents who shoot on him.
BJJ. Enough to win. He choked Jacob Volkmann and finished Tony Ferguson with an arm-triangle in 2023.
Strength. Solid. He landed heavy enough to knock out Grant Dawson in the first round in 2023.
Durability. Good, but not bulletproof. Dustin Poirier, Jalin Turner and Mauricio Ruffy all stopped him in the first round.
Cardio. Tied for his best. He has fought more times at lightweight than almost anyone, and has logged a lot of cage time.
Fight IQ. Sharp. He baits opponents by dropping his hands and switches stances to change angles.
Boxing and cardio tie at 88 and the volume shows
He has ranked at or near the top of the lightweight division in significant strikes landed. The ratings fit that volume. He throws volume, moves his head, and keeps doing it deep into fights. Against Nasrat Haqparast in 2022 he put on a one-sided striking clinic.
Kickboxing is the lowest number he has
At 76, kickboxing trails everything else on the card. Because his game runs through his hands and defense, opponents who work the legs and body have a chance to slow him. Rafael Fiziev, a Muay Thai striker, beat him by unanimous decision in 2021.
Keep exploring
Closest lightweight profiles to Bobby Green, measured by how near their peak attribute ratings sit across all eight categories.
- Jorge Masvidalbest cardio 88 · weakest strength 78
- Al Iaquintabest boxing 86 · weakest bjj 76
- Gilbert Melendezbest cardio 90 · weakest strength 80
- Francisco Trinaldobest boxing 84 · weakest fight iq 80
- Lightweight division guide: how the whole division rates and who to draft from it.
- Grappling vs striking in the draft: a guide that fits Bobby Green's strongest attribute, Boxing.
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Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how Bobby Green is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Bobby Green's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.