Bobby Green is an American MMA fighter. Also known as “King,” he competes in the lightweight division at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Born on September 9, 1986, in San Bernardino, California, Bobby Green had a difficult childhood. His father was incarcerated, and his mother’s drug addiction prevented him from taking care of her children. Hence, Green became a foster child at 5 years old. He made his UFC debut at UFC 156 against Jacob Volkmann on February 12, 2013. Since then, he has been a 1-time winner of the Submission of the Night, 3-time winner of the Performance of the Night, and 4-time winner of the Fight of the Night.
He is set to face Paddy Pimblett in his next fight at UFC 304 in Machester, England on July 27, 2024.
Bobby Green’s adoption
Bobby Green had a difficult childhood. His parents, Michell Davis and Connie Davis were unable to take care of him because Davis was incarcerated and Connie Davis was a drug addict. Consequently, Green became a foster child at the young age of 5.
He was adopted by Jacob Benny, who also became his coach. The two of them share a wonderful and loving relationship, irrespective of Benny's being Caucasian and Green's being black. Green even introduced his father after his victory over Clay Guida to inspire everybody to stop fighting and love each other, irrespective of skin color. His foster father, Jacob Benny, has also spent time in prison as a first-time offender. He discussed his prison life at The Joe Rogan Experience.
Bobby Green’s Career Highlights
Bobby Green has had some great fights at UFC. Some of his career highlights include his fights against Jacob Volkmann, James Krause, Lando Vannata, and Al Laquinta
Bobby Green vs. Jacob Volkmann
This was Bobby Green’s UFC debut. This fight occurred at UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar on February 2, 2013. Green defeated Volkmann via submission through a rear naked choke at 4 minutes, 25 seconds into Round 3, thereby picking up his first UFC win.
Bobby Green vs. James Krause
This fight occurred at UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3 on November 6, 2013. Green defeated Krause by a kick, leading to KO/TKO at 3 minutes, 50 seconds into Round 1.
Bobby Green vs Lando Vannata
Bobby Green faced Lando Vannata for the second time at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan on August 1, 2020. Their last fight ended in a draw. This time, Green defeated Vannata by unanimous decision at 5 minutes into Round 3. Green was also awarded with Fight of the Night for this.
Bobby Green vs Al Iaquinta
This fight took place at UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2 on November 6, 2021. Green defeated Iaquinta by punches, leading to KO/TKO at 2 minutes, 25 seconds into Round 1, thereby earning Performance of the Night for this.
Islam Makhachev vs. Bobby Green
Bobby Green vs. Tony Ferguson
Bobby Green faced Tony Ferguson at UFC 291. Green defeated Ferguson by a third-round submission.
Last Updated on July 23, 2024.
FAQs on Bobby Green Adoption
A. Bobby Green’s adoptive father and coach is Jacob Benny.
A. Bobby Green's biological father Mitchell Davis, was incarcerated. His biological mother Connie Davis was unable to take care of her children because of her drug addiction.
A. Bobby Green’s first UFC opponent was Jacob Volkmann.
A. Bobby Green became a foster child at 5 years old.
A. Bobby Green will face Paddy Pimblett in his next fight.
