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"King"

KING GREEN

ChampionAmerican· Pinnacle MMA
KG

Height

5' 10"

Reach

71.0"

Stance

Orthodox

Age

39

Representing Pinnacle MMA, King Green is an orthodox lightweight competitor originally from San Bernardino, California. Since beginning his professional mixed martial arts career in 2008, the American fighter has established himself through a blend of grappling and striking. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, Green previously held championship titles in the King of the Cage promotion and has secured prominent career victories over veterans Jim Miller and Al Iaquinta.

Green enters UFC 329 with an overall pre-event record of three wins and three losses. Despite suffering consecutive defeats via a technical submission to Paddy Pimblett and a knockout from Mauricio Ruffy, he has since built a three-fight winning streak. This recent stretch includes a split decision victory over Lance Gibson Jr., a technical knockout win against Daniel Zellhuber, and a submission victory using a rear-naked choke against Jeremy Stephens.

Record entering UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2

3
Wins
3
Losses
0
Draws
3-3-0
Overall

Previous fights

07vs. Jeremy Stephens
Win35-17-1 (1 NC)·Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 328·Newark, New Jersey, United States
May 9, 2026·Round 1·4:20
06vs. Daniel Zellhuber
Win34-17-1 (1 NC)·TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh·Mexico City, Mexico
Feb 28, 2026·Round 2·4:55
05vs. Lance Gibson Jr.
Win33-17-1 (1 NC)·Decision (split)
UFC on ESPN: Royval vs. Kape·Las Vegas, United States
Dec 13, 2025·Round 3·5:00
04vs. Mauricio Ruffy
Loss32-17-1 (1 NC)·KO (spinning wheel kick)
UFC 313·Las Vegas, United States
Mar 8, 2025·Round 1·2:07
03vs. Paddy Pimblett
Loss32-16-1 (1 NC)·Technical Submission (triangle choke)
UFC 304·Manchester, England
Jul 27, 2024·Round 1·3:22
02vs. Jim Miller
Win32-15-1 (1 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
UFC 300·Las Vegas, United States
Apr 13, 2024·Round 3·5:00
01vs. Jalin Turner
Loss31-15-1 (1 NC)·KO (punches)
UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan·Austin, Texas, United States
Dec 2, 2023·Round 1·2:49