Nationality American Team Tristar Gym Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Other names Don Frye | Reach 74.0 inches (1.88 m) Wins by knockout 4 Name Desmond Green | |
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Born October 11, 1989 (age 34)
Rochester, New York, United States ( 1989-10-11 ) Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) Division Featherweight (145 lb)
Lightweight (155 lb) Fighting out of Rochester, New York, United States Notable schools Rush–Henrietta Senior High School | ||
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Desmond Green (born October 11, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division for Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Contents
- Desmond green vs fabricio guerreiro
- UFC on ESPN 10 Desmond Green full post fight interview
- Background
- Early career
- Bellator MMA
- Titan Fighting Championship
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Amateur wrestling
- Mixed martial arts
- References
UFC on ESPN+ 10: Desmond Green full post-fight interview
Background
Green wrestled at Rush–Henrietta High School, where he won a state championship. He later wrestled at University of Buffalo, where he worked towards a major degree in social sciences. He was removed from the wrestling team after he tested positive for marijuana. Green was a MAC Champion and 3x Division 1 NCAA Qualifier.
Green also worked part-time at Walmart as a cashier before signing a contract with Bellator MMA.
Green has three children: two daughters named Tsajelia, Dahlia and a son named Desmond Jr.
Early career
Green started his professional career in 2012. He fought mainly for northeastern American promotions. In the first year of his career, he amassed a record of 8 wins and 1 loss.
Early in 2013, shortly after winning the New England Fights lightweight title with his TKO victory over UFC veteran Henry Martinez, Green signed with Bellator MMA to fight in the featherweight tournament.
Bellator MMA
Green made his promotional debut against Fabrício Guerreiro on September 13, 2013 at Bellator 99 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season nine featherweight tournament. He lost via unanimous decision.
Green faced Angelo Sanchez on October 25, 2013 at Bellator 105. He won via TKO at 1:04 of round two after the doctor stated Sanchez was unable to continue.
Green faced Mike Richman on February 28, 2014 at Bellator 110 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season ten featherweight tournament. He won the fight via unanimous decision. In the semifinals, he faced Will Martinez at Bellator 114 on March 28, 2014. Green again won the fight via unanimous decision. Green faced Daniel Weichel in the tournament final at Bellator 119. He lost the fight via submission in the second round.
Green was released from the promotion, along with several others, on August 26, 2014.
Titan Fighting Championship
In early September 2014, it was announced that Green had signed a contract with Titan Fighting Championship. He made his debut on October 31, 2014 in the main event at Titan FC 31 against Miguel Torres. Green won the fight via knockout in the first round.
Green next faced UFC veteran Steven Siler on December 19, 2014 at Titan FC 32 for the vacant Titan FC Featherweight Championship. To make weight, Green had to cut his dreadlocks. He won the bout by unanimous decision.
For his first title defense Green faced UFC and Strikeforce veteran Kurt Holobaugh on March 20, 2015 at Titan FC 33. He was once again forced to cut his dreadlocks to make weight. After a back and forth fight, Green lost the fight via split decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In February 2017, it was announced that Green had signed with the UFC.
Green made his promotional debut against Josh Emmett on April 8, 2017 at UFC 210. He won the fight by split decision.
Green faced Rustam Khabilov on September 2, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 115. He suffered his first loss with the promotion after losing to Khabilov via unanimous decision.