Bobby Green (fighter)
Encyclopedia
Bobby Green is an American
mixed martial artist
who is currently under contract with Strikeforce
, competing in their lightweight
division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Green has made a name for himself mainly fighting on the West coast. King was the reigning lightweight champion for King of the Cage
.
and Mexico
.
Green drew the attention of Affliction Entertainment
and fought on their second (and final) card Day of Reckoning. He lost to Dan Lauzon
via submission in the first round. Green was deducted two points in the first round, in what Sherdog
calls one of the dirtiest fights in recent memory.
Following the loss, Green began a successful run in the King of the Cage
promotion. On February 25, 2010, Green defeated Rick Legere via first round KO to win the King of the Cage Junior Welterweight Championship at KOTC Arrival at the San Manuel Casino in Highland, California. He eventually defended the title once before losing it to Tim Means
. On April 21, Green defeated Dom O'Grady by unanimous decision to win the King of the Cage Lightweight Championship Belt.
. It was originally announced that Green would debut against Milton Vieira
at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte
. However, on July 19, it was announced he would be filling in for Lyle Beerbohm
against Gesias Cavalcante at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
. The fight was very back and forth, but Green lost the fight via a narrow split decision.
His next bout came against Charon Spain at Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough
. Green won the fight via submission (arm-triangle choke) in the second round but is out indefinitely due to left and right hand injuries.
Green was scheduled to face Isaac Vallie-Flagg
at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers
. However, Vallie-Flagg was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by J.P. Reese
. He won the fight via submission in the third round.
| Win
|align=center| 17-5
|J.P. Reese
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:25
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 16-5
|Charon Spain
|Submission (arm triangle choke)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:54
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 15-5
| Gesias Cavalcante
| Decision (split)
| Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 15–4
| Dom O'Grady
| Decision (unanimous)
| KOTC: Moral Victory
|
|align=center| 5
|align=center| 5:00
| Highland, California
, United States
| Won KOTC Undisputed Lightweight Championship
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 14–4
| Tim Means
| TKO (retirement)
| KOTC: Inferno
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
| Highland, California
, United States
| Lost KOTC Junior Welterweight Title
|-
| Win
|align=center| 14–3
| Daron Cruickshank
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| KOTC: Imminent Danger
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:39
| Mescalero, New Mexico
, United States
| Defended KOTC Junior Welterweight Title
|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–3
| Ricky Legere Jr.
| TKO (punches)
| KOTC: Arrival
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:27
| Highland, California
, United States
| Won KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–3
| Charles Bennett
| KO (punch)
| KOTC: Fight 4 Hope
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:17
| Highland, California
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 11–3
| David Mitchell
| Submission (toe hold)
| TPF 2: Brawl in the Hall
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:54
| Lemoore, California
, United States
| Fought at Welterweight
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–2
| Sevak Magakian
| TKO (punches)
| Respect in the Cage 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:24
| Pomona, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–2
| Jeff Torch
| Submission (punches)
| KOTC: Jolted
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:29
| Laughlin, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–2
| John Ulloa
| Submission (armbar)
| KOTC: Immortal
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
| San Bernardino, California
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 8–2
| Dan Lauzon
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Affliction: Day of Reckoning
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:55
| Anaheim, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–1
| Toby Grear
| TKO
| TFA 11: Pounding at the Pyramid
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:25
| Long Beach, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–1
| Rafael Salomao
| TKO
| Warriors Fighting Championship
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:10
| Mexico City
, Mexico
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–1
| Israel Giron
| KO
| Warriors Fighting Championship
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:47
| Mexico City
, Mexico
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–1
| Santiago Manzanares
| Decision (split)
| Warriors Fighting Championship
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:00
| Mexico City
, Mexico
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–1
| Raymond Ayala
| Submission (choke)
| Total Fighting Alliance 10
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:59
| Santa Monica, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–1
| Herman Terrado
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| COF 11: No Mercy
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:28
| Tijuana
, Mexico
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 2–1
| Josh Gaskins
| Decision (unanimous)
| Valor Fighting: Fight Night
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:00
| Tustin, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Enrique Briones
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| UCM 5 - Deadly Zone
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:48
| Tijuana
, Mexico
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Neal Abrams
| TKO
| Total Fighting Alliance 9
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:12
| Santa Monica, California
, United States
|
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
who is currently under contract with Strikeforce
Strikeforce
Strikeforce is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization based in San Jose, California. It is headed by CEO Scott Coker and owned by Zuffa, LLC...
, competing in their lightweight
Lightweight (MMA)
The lightweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:* The UFC & Strikeforce lightweight division with upper limit at 155 lb...
division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Green has made a name for himself mainly fighting on the West coast. King was the reigning lightweight champion for King of the Cage
King of the Cage
King of the Cage, also known as KOTC, is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, USA.-History:KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock. KOTC features up and coming MMA stars as well as experienced combat fighters....
.
Early career
Green made his professional mixed martial arts debut in January 2008. He quickly amassed an 8-1 record while fighting on independent events throughout CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
.
Green drew the attention of Affliction Entertainment
Affliction Entertainment
was an American mixed martial arts promotion company created by Affliction Clothing in 2008. The UFC prohibited its fighters from wearing Affliction clothing after learning Affliction was applying to become an MMA fight promotion. Donald Trump, who owned a significant equity stake in Affliction...
and fought on their second (and final) card Day of Reckoning. He lost to Dan Lauzon
Dan Lauzon
Dan Lauzon is an American mixed martial artist from East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. He is the younger brother of fellow MMA fighter Joe Lauzon.-First stint in Ultimate Fighting Championship:...
via submission in the first round. Green was deducted two points in the first round, in what Sherdog
Sherdog
Sherdog is an American website devoted to the sport of mixed martial arts . The site is a member of the Crave Online network and provides MMA related content for ESPN.com.- History :...
calls one of the dirtiest fights in recent memory.
Following the loss, Green began a successful run in the King of the Cage
King of the Cage
King of the Cage, also known as KOTC, is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, USA.-History:KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock. KOTC features up and coming MMA stars as well as experienced combat fighters....
promotion. On February 25, 2010, Green defeated Rick Legere via first round KO to win the King of the Cage Junior Welterweight Championship at KOTC Arrival at the San Manuel Casino in Highland, California. He eventually defended the title once before losing it to Tim Means
Tim Means
Tim Means", is an American mixed martial artist.He is King of the Cage current Junior Welterweigt Champian.-Mixed martial arts record:| Win|align=center| 15–3-1| Mario Ramos| TKO | KOTC - High Performance| |align=center| 1...
. On April 21, Green defeated Dom O'Grady by unanimous decision to win the King of the Cage Lightweight Championship Belt.
Strikeforce
On July 14, 2011, it was announced that Green had signed a four-fight deal with StrikeforceStrikeforce
Strikeforce is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization based in San Jose, California. It is headed by CEO Scott Coker and owned by Zuffa, LLC...
. It was originally announced that Green would debut against Milton Vieira
Milton Vieira
Milton Vieira is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who has competed in PRIDE Fighting Championship, DEEP, Bitetti Combat, M-1 Global, and Shooto promotions. Vieira is also credited as the inventor of the anaconda choke...
at Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte
Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte
Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The eighteenth Challengers episode took place on August 12, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
. However, on July 19, it was announced he would be filling in for Lyle Beerbohm
Lyle Beerbohm
Lyle Beerbohm is an American professional mixed martial artist who has fought for Strikeforce, EliteXC and King of the Cage. He currently competes in the lightweight division.-Biography:...
against Gesias Cavalcante at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
Strikeforce / M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The event took place on July 30, 2011 at Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.-Background:...
. The fight was very back and forth, but Green lost the fight via a narrow split decision.
His next bout came against Charon Spain at Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough
Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough
Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The nineteenth Challengers episode took place on September 23, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
. Green won the fight via submission (arm-triangle choke) in the second round but is out indefinitely due to left and right hand injuries.
Green was scheduled to face Isaac Vallie-Flagg
Isaac Vallie-Flagg
-Strikeforce:Vallie-Flagg made his Strikeforce debut against Brian Melancon at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum winning the bout via split decision.Vallie-Flagg was scheduled to face Bobby Green at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs...
at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers
Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers
Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The 20th Challengers episode took place on November 18, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
. However, Vallie-Flagg was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by J.P. Reese
J.P. Reese
James Patrick Reese was born on December 21, 1980 in Livonia, Michigan. He is a full-time MMA fighter who bases his training at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida.-Amateur wrestling career:...
. He won the fight via submission in the third round.
Mixed martial arts record
|-| Win
|align=center| 17-5
|J.P. Reese
J.P. Reese
James Patrick Reese was born on December 21, 1980 in Livonia, Michigan. He is a full-time MMA fighter who bases his training at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida.-Amateur wrestling career:...
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers
Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers
Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The 20th Challengers episode took place on November 18, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:25
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 16-5
|Charon Spain
|Submission (arm triangle choke)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough
Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough
Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The nineteenth Challengers episode took place on September 23, 2011 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:54
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 15-5
| Gesias Cavalcante
| Decision (split)
| Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
Strikeforce / M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson was a mixed martial arts event held by Strikeforce. The event took place on July 30, 2011 at Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 15–4
| Dom O'Grady
| Decision (unanimous)
| KOTC: Moral Victory
|
|align=center| 5
|align=center| 5:00
| Highland, California
Highland, California
Highland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population in 2010 was 53,104, up from 44,605 at the 2000 census...
, United States
| Won KOTC Undisputed Lightweight Championship
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 14–4
| Tim Means
| TKO (retirement)
| KOTC: Inferno
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
| Highland, California
Highland, California
Highland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population in 2010 was 53,104, up from 44,605 at the 2000 census...
, United States
| Lost KOTC Junior Welterweight Title
|-
| Win
|align=center| 14–3
| Daron Cruickshank
Daron Cruickshank
Daron Cruickshank is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He currently fights for Bellator Fighting Championships.-Mixed Martial Arts Career:...
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| KOTC: Imminent Danger
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:39
| Mescalero, New Mexico
Mescalero, New Mexico
Mescalero is a census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 1,233 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Mescalero is located at ....
, United States
| Defended KOTC Junior Welterweight Title
|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–3
| Ricky Legere Jr.
| TKO (punches)
| KOTC: Arrival
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:27
| Highland, California
Highland, California
Highland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population in 2010 was 53,104, up from 44,605 at the 2000 census...
, United States
| Won KOTC Junior Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–3
| Charles Bennett
| KO (punch)
| KOTC: Fight 4 Hope
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:17
| Highland, California
Highland, California
Highland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population in 2010 was 53,104, up from 44,605 at the 2000 census...
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 11–3
| David Mitchell
| Submission (toe hold)
| TPF 2: Brawl in the Hall
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:54
| Lemoore, California
Lemoore, California
Lemoore is a city in Kings County, California, United States. Lemoore is located west-southwest of Hanford, at an elevation of 230 feet . It is part of the Hanford–Corcoran Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, United States
| Fought at Welterweight
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–2
| Sevak Magakian
| TKO (punches)
| Respect in the Cage 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:24
| Pomona, California
Pomona, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Pomona had a population of 149,058, a slight decline from the 2000 census population. The population density was 6,491.2 people per square mile...
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–2
| Jeff Torch
| Submission (punches)
| KOTC: Jolted
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:29
| Laughlin, Nevada
Laughlin, Nevada
Laughlin is a census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States, and a port located on the Colorado River. Laughlin is south of Las Vegas, located in the far southern tip of Nevada. It is best known for its gaming, entertainment, and water recreation. As of the 2010 census, the...
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–2
| John Ulloa
| Submission (armbar)
| KOTC: Immortal
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
| San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino is a city located in the Riverside-San Bernardino metropolitan area , and serves as the county seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States...
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 8–2
| Dan Lauzon
Dan Lauzon
Dan Lauzon is an American mixed martial artist from East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. He is the younger brother of fellow MMA fighter Joe Lauzon.-First stint in Ultimate Fighting Championship:...
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Affliction: Day of Reckoning
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:55
| Anaheim, California
Anaheim, California
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States...
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–1
| Toby Grear
| TKO
| TFA 11: Pounding at the Pyramid
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:25
| Long Beach, California
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–1
| Rafael Salomao
| TKO
| Warriors Fighting Championship
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 4:10
| Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, Mexico
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–1
| Israel Giron
| KO
| Warriors Fighting Championship
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:47
| Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, Mexico
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–1
| Santiago Manzanares
| Decision (split)
| Warriors Fighting Championship
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:00
| Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, Mexico
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–1
| Raymond Ayala
| Submission (choke)
| Total Fighting Alliance 10
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:59
| Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, US. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is surrounded on three sides by the city of Los Angeles — Pacific Palisades on the northwest, Brentwood on the north, West Los Angeles on the northeast, Mar Vista on the east, and...
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–1
| Herman Terrado
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| COF 11: No Mercy
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:28
| Tijuana
Tijuana
Tijuana is the largest city on the Baja California Peninsula and center of the Tijuana metropolitan area, part of the international San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan area. An industrial and financial center of Mexico, Tijuana exerts a strong influence on economics, education, culture, art, and politics...
, Mexico
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 2–1
| Josh Gaskins
| Decision (unanimous)
| Valor Fighting: Fight Night
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3:00
| Tustin, California
Tustin, California
-Top employers:According to the City's 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Tustin had a population of 75,540. The population density was 6,816.7 people per square mile...
, United States
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Enrique Briones
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| UCM 5 - Deadly Zone
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:48
| Tijuana
Tijuana
Tijuana is the largest city on the Baja California Peninsula and center of the Tijuana metropolitan area, part of the international San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan area. An industrial and financial center of Mexico, Tijuana exerts a strong influence on economics, education, culture, art, and politics...
, Mexico
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Neal Abrams
| TKO
| Total Fighting Alliance 9
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:12
| Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, US. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is surrounded on three sides by the city of Los Angeles — Pacific Palisades on the northwest, Brentwood on the north, West Los Angeles on the northeast, Mar Vista on the east, and...
, United States
|