Bobby Green, also known as “King,” is an American MMA fighter. He currently competes in the lightweight division at 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.
Green has fought 50 times in MMA, as of March 2025. He won 32 fights (11 by knockout, 9 by submission, and 12 by decision), lost 16 fights (5 by knockout, 3 by submission, and 8 by decision), drew 1 fight, and 1 fight resulted in a no-contest.
Bobby Green’s retirement status
Bobby Green has not retired yet from the world of MMA. He had previously announced his retirement plans on February 8, 2023, after facing Jared Gordon at UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes on April 22, 2023. However, that fight ended in a no-contest. Now, Bobby Green is all set to face Mauricio Ruffy on March 8, 2025, in Las Vegas, United States. Therefore, it can be said that the 'King' has no such plans for retirement as of now.
Bobby Green’s opponents and fight results
Bobby Green has faced several opponents at the UFC over the years. He won some, and he lost some. Here are his opponents and the results of the fights so far, as per ufcstats.com.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | |
| Loss | 32-16-1 (1) | Paddy Pimblett | Submission | UFC 304 | July 27, 2024 | 1 | 3:22 | |
| Win | 32–15–1 (1) | Jim Miller | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 300 | April 13, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 31-15-1 (1) | Jalin Turner | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan | December 2, 2023 | 1 | 2:49 | |
| Win | 31–14–1 (1) | Grant Dawson | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green | October 7, 2023 | 1 | 0:33 | |
| Win | 30–14–1 (1) | Tony Ferguson | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC 291 | July 29, 2023 | 3 | 4:54 | |
| NC | 29–14–1 (1) | Jared Gordon | NC (accidental clash of heads) | UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes | April 22, 2023 | 1 | 4:35 | |
| Loss | 29–14–1 | Drew Dober | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland | December 17, 2022 | 2 | 2:45 | |
| Loss | 29–13–1 | Islam Makhachev | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green | February 26, 2022 | 1 | 3:23 | |
| Win | 29–12–1 | Nasrat Haqparast | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 271 | February 12, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 28–12–1 | Al Iaquinta | TKO (punches) | UFC 268 | November 6, 2021 | 1 | 2:25 | |
| Loss | 27–12–1 | Rafael Fiziev | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 265 | August 7, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 27–11–1 | Thiago Moisés | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva | October 31, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 27–10–1 | Alan Patrick | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill | September 12, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 26–10–1 | Lando Vannata | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan | August 1, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 25–10–1 | Clay Guida | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov | June 20, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 24–10–1 | Francisco Trinaldo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré | November 16, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 24–9–1 | Drakkar Klose | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 | December 15, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 24–8–1 | Erik Koch | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 | January 27, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Draw | 23–8–1 | Lando Vannata | Draw (split) | UFC 216 | October 7, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 23–8 | Rashid Magomedov | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis | April 15, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 23–7 | Dustin Poirier | KO (punches) | UFC 199 | June 4, 2016 | 1 | 2:53 | |
| Loss | 23–6 | Edson Barboza | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson | November 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 23–5 | Josh Thomson | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown | July 26, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 22–5 | Pat Healy | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 | December 14, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 21–5 | James Krause | TKO (body kick) | UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 | November 6, 2013 | 1 | 3:50 | |
| Win | 20–5 | Jacob Volkmann | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 156 | February 2, 2013 | 3 | 4:25 | |
| Win | 19–5 | Matt Ricehouse | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman | August 18, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 18–5 | James Terry | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier | May 19, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 17–5 | J. P. Reese | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers | November 18, 2011 | 3 | 2:25 | |
| Win | 16–5 | Charon Spain | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough | September 23, 2011 | 2 | 2:54 | |
| Loss | 15–5 | Gesias Cavalcante | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson | July 30, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 15–4 | Dom O'Grady | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Moral Victory | April 21, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 14–4 | Tim Means | TKO (retirement) | KOTC: Inferno | October 7, 2010 | 2 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 14–3 | Daron Cruickshank | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC: Imminent Danger | August 13, 2010 | 2 | 2:39 | |
| Win | 13–3 | Ricky Legere | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Arrival | February 25, 2010 | 1 | 4:27 | |
| Win | 12–3 | Charles Bennett | KO (punches) | KOTC: Fight 4 Hope | December 17, 2009 | 1 | 2:17 | |
| Loss | 11–3 | David Mitchell | Submission (toe hold) | TPF 2: Brawl in the Hall | December 3, 2009 | 1 | 0:54 | |
| Win | 11–2 | Sevak Magakian | TKO (punches) | Respect in the Cage 2 | November 20, 2009 | 1 | 2:24 | |
| Win | 10–2 | Jeff Torch | TKO (submission to punches) | KOTC: Jolted | October 3, 2009 | 1 | 1:29 | |
| Win | 9–2 | John Ulloa | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Immortal | February 27, 2009 | 1 | N/A | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Dan Lauzon | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Affliction: Day of Reckoning | January 24, 2009 | 1 | 4:55 | |
| Win | 8–1 | Toby Grear | TKO (punches) | TFA 11 | July 12, 2008 | 2 | 3:25 | |
| Win | 7–1 | Rafael Salomao | TKO (punches) | Warriors Fighting Championship | June 28, 2008 | 1 | 4:10 | |
| Win | 6–1 | Israel Giron | KO (punches) | 1 | 2:47 | |||
| Win | 5–1 | Santiago Manzanares | Decision (split) | 3 | 3:00 | |||
| Win | 4–1 | Raymond Ayala | Submission (choke) | TFA 10 | March 22, 2008 | 2 | 1:59 | |
| Win | 3–1 | Herman Terrado | Submission (guillotine choke) | COF 11: No Mercy | March 8, 2008 | 3 | 1:28 | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Josh Gaskins | Decision (unanimous) | Valor Fighting: Fight Night | March 7, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Win | 2–0 | Henry Briones | Submission (guillotine choke) | UCM 5: Deadly Zone | February 23, 2008 | 1 | 0:48 | |
| Win | 1–0 | Neal Abrams | KO (punches) | TFA 9 | January 19, 2008 | 3 | 1:12 |
*Last updated on March 2, 2025.
FAQs on Bobby Green Retirement Plans
A. Bobby Green’s other name is “King.”
A. Bobby Green is from San Bernardino, California.
A. Bobby Green has a height of 5’10”, weighs 155 lbs and has a reach of 71 in.
A. Bobby Green competes in the lightweight division in the UFC.
A. Bobby Green’s upcoming opponent is Mauricio Ruffy.
