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Noche UFC’s third iteration is upon us. Saturday afternoon and evening, San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center serves as the setting for the second of three UFC Fight Nights on the September schedule.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 8

UFC Paris Post-Event Facts: Fighter Extends Tremendous Win Streak

In their much-anticipated return to Paris, France, the UFC delivered on a wealth of amazing finishes, with all but two of UFC Paris’ 13 matches ending inside the distance.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / September 5

UFC Paris Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Benoit Saint-Denis – Mauricio Ruffy

UFC Paris goes down tomorrow and we will see a really fun matchup in the lightweight division which will serve as the co-main event. France’s own Benoit Saint-Denis (14-3) is back as he takes on the surging contender Mauricio Ruffy (12-1).

Aston Villa News / Bloody Elbow / August 14

‘I can’t even walk’… King Green breaks silence on UFC 319 fight cancellation

King Green hates pulling out of fights. The UFC lightweight veteran hasn’t had to withdraw from many bouts in his decade-long career but Green wasn’t given much of a choice ahead of UFC 319.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 14

UFC 319’s Amazing Main Card from United Center in Windy City Saturday

UFC 319 fight week continues. While MMA’s No. 1 promotion heads to the Windy City of Chicago and the United Center for its August premium live event, not all is merriment when it comes to Dana White’s organization.

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 14

UFC veteran suffers injury cancelling UFC 319 fight

UFC 319 is in the midst of undergoing various shifts and changes ahead of Saturday night's festivities. Reportedly, the event has taken a minor hit to its undercard after being set to feature a lightweight bout between King Green and Diego Ferreira.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 13

UFC 319’s Must-See Undercard Fights Saturday Night From United Center

UFC 319 fight week is here. Saturday night, one week removed from the promotion’s second straight card inside the UFC Apex, Dana White and company head back on the road to stay for a long while.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 13

UFC 319 – King Green vs. Diego Ferreira: Preview & Betting Tips

King Green steps into the Octagon against Diego Ferreira this weekend at UFC 319 in a lightweight showdown in Chicago. Green (32-17-1, 1 NC) has carved out a long and respected career in the UFC.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 30

‘Is he ok?’… Fans worry for bare-knuckle boxer left convulsing after ‘insane KO’

The first quarter of 2025 has produced some devastating knockouts across the board. Mauricio Ruffy’s spinning kick against King Green at UFC 313 is likely the frontrunner for the best UFC finish of the year so far.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 10

King Green sends message to Mauricio Ruffy after losing by viral KO at UFC 313

All things considered, King Green is handling his last loss well. Longtime UFC lightweight Green tried to bounce back from a submission loss to Paddy Pimblett in his return at UFC 313 over the weekend.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / March 9

Mauricio Ruffy scores stunning spinning back kick knockout of King Green

The Brazilian dazzled once again with a show-stopping finish

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9

‘We’ll be back’… King Green breaks his silence in emotional speech after face plant KO defeat at UFC 313

King Green looked to halt the momentum of a rising star in the lightweight division in his first outing of 2025. The 50-fight veteran is no stranger to being matched with 155-pound contenders that are looking to push their way up the rankings by beating him.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 9

King Green suffers faceplant knockout as ‘Big Conor McGregor’ lands spinning wheel kick at UFC 313

The PPV main card at UFC 313 opened with a guaranteed knockout of the year contender. March 8 has already produced some memorable highlights inside the Octagon after Ozzy Diaz and Djorden Santos opened the card with a great middleweight contest.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 8

Fighter opens UFC 313 main card with jaw-dropping head kick KO

Remember the name, Mauricio Ruffy. A product of The Fighting Nerds, Ruffy definitively made a name for himself in his third UFC outing against King Green at UFC 313.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 8

UFC 313 Results: Mauricio Ruffy knocks King Green out in the first

Kicking off the main card tonight at UFC 313 is a fight that promises to produce fireworks. The always entertaining King Green (32-16-1) will look to stop the hype train of Mauricio Ruffy (11-1).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 7

UFC 313 Preview and Prediction: King Green – Mauricio Ruffy

Kicking off the main card tomorrow night at UFC 313 is a fight that promises to produce fireworks. The always entertaining King Green (32-16-1) will look to stop the hype train of Mauricio Ruffy (11-1).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 4

King Green shocked the world with 33-second knockout to snap massive favorite’s 12-fight win streak

Relive the unbelievable moment when promotional veteran King (formerly Bobby) Green scored one of the biggest underdog upsets in recent UFC memory. Eight months after being submitted by Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett, a royal veteran of the lightweight division is set to make his return to action at UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev.

MMA News / FirstSportz / February 12

Paddy Pimblett dissing Dustin Poirier gets reminded of eating issues by Michael Chandler: 'Patty is scary'

The UFC lightweight division is arguably the most competitive in the organization. It has a mix of skillful veterans and talented young fighters. Recently, Paddy Pimblett set his sights on a high-profile opponent – Dustin Poirier.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 28

UFC 313 adding King Green – Mauricio Ruffy

UFC 313 goes down on March 8th from the T-Mobile Center in Las Vegas and tonight we learned of an absolute banger that’s getting added to the card. MMA Mania first reported earlier this evening that King Green (32-16-1) will be taking on rising star Mauricio Ruffy (11-1).

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 3, 2024

UFC Fight Night: Joel Alvarez Targets King Green After Stunning Abu Dhabi KO

Joel Alvarez is back in a big way at UFC Fight Night: Abu Dhabi in August 3. UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov TV Channel, Full Card & Betting Odds The 6'3" towering lightweight thoroughly dismantled Elves Brener across three rounds and was the first man to finish the Brazilian after a barrage of knees and punches in the final frame.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / July 28, 2024

UFC 304: Paddy Pimblett Takes Crown From King Green With Submission

Paddy Pimblett lived up to the hype at UFC 304 Saturday night. Competing well into the morning hours in England, the Liverpool native became the first since 2009 to submit Green.

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / July 27, 2024

What’s In a Name? Bobby Green Changes His to King

Say goodbye to Bobby–and hello to King Green. Bobby Green officially changed his name to King Green–and he has the receipts to prove it. “I tried to do it a couple of years ago, but I got denied and that still cost me $1,500 bucks,” said Green.