Desmond Green

Desmond Green
Born October 11, 1989
Rochester, New York, United States
Other names Dez / Des / Desi
The Predator
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight (145 lb)
Lightweight (155 lb)
Reach 74.0 inches (1.88 m)[1]
Fighting out of Rochester, New York, United States
Team Tristar[2]
Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 14
By knockout 3
By submission 1
By decision 10
Losses 4
By submission 2
By decision 2
University University of Buffalo
Notable school(s) Rush–Henrietta High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Desmond Green (born October 11, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the featherweight division for Bellator MMA.

Background

Green wrestled at Rush–Henrietta High School, where he won a state championship.[3] He later wrestled at University of Buffalo, where he worked towards a major degree in social sciences. He was removed from the wrestling team after he tested positive for marijuana.[4] Green was a MAC Champion and 3x Division 1 NCAA Qualifier.

Green also worked part-time at Walmart as a cashier before signing a contract with Bellator MMA.[5]

Green has two children: a daughter named Tsajelia and a son named Desmond Jr.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Green started his professional career in 2012. He fought mainly for northeastern American promotions. In the first year of his career, he amassed a record of 8 wins and 1 loss.

Early in 2013, shortly after winning the New England Fights lightweight title with his TKO victory over UFC veteran Henry Martinez, Green signed with Bellator MMA to fight in the featherweight tournament.[5]

Bellator MMA

Green made his promotional debut against Fabrício Guerreiro on September 13, 2013 at Bellator 99 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season nine featherweight tournament. He lost via unanimous decision.[6]

Green faced Angelo Sanchez on October 25, 2013 at Bellator 105. He won via TKO at 1:04 of round two after the doctor stated Sanchez was unable to continue.[7]

Green faced Mike Richman on February 28, 2014 at Bellator 110 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season ten featherweight tournament.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision. In the semifinals, he faced Will Martinez at Bellator 114 on March 28, 2014. Green again won the fight via unanimous decision. Green faced Daniel Weichel in the tournament final at Bellator 119. He lost the fight via submission in the second round.

Green was released from the promotion, along with several others, on August 26, 2014.[9]

Titan Fighting Championship

In early September 2014, it was announced that Green had signed a contract with Titan Fighting Championship. He made his debut on October 31, 2014 in the main event at Titan FC 31 against Miguel Torres. Green won the fight via knockout in the first round.[10]

Green next faced UFC veteran Steven Siler on December 19, 2014 at Titan FC 32 for the vacant Titan FC Featherweight Championship. To make weight, Green had to cut his dreadlocks.[11] He won the bout by unanimous decision.

For his first title defense Green faced UFC and Strikeforce veteran Kurt Holobaugh on March 20, 2015 at Titan FC 33. He was once again forced to cut his dreadlocks to make weight. [12] After a back and forth fight, Green lost the fight via split decision.[13]

Championships and accomplishments

Amateur wrestling

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 14-4 Kurt Holobaugh Decision (split) Titan FC 33 March 20, 2015 5 5:00 Mobile, Alabama, United States Lost Titan FC Featherweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–3 Steven Siler Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 32 December 19, 2014 5 5:00 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States Won Titan FC Featherweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–3 Miguel Torres KO (knee & punches) Titan FC 31 October 31, 2014 1 0:46 Tampa, Florida, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–3 Daniel Weichel Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 119 May 9, 2014 2 2:07 Rama, Ontario, Canada Bellator Season 10 Featherweight Tournament Final
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–2 Will Martinez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 114 March 28, 2014 3 5:00 West Valley City, Utah, United States Bellator Season 10 Featherweight Tournament Semifinal
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–2 Mike Richman Decision (unanimous) Bellator 110 February 28, 2014 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Bellator Season 10 Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–2 Angelo Sanchez TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 105 October 25, 2013 2 1:04 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–2 Fabrício Guerreiro Decision (unanimous) Bellator 99 September 13, 2013 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States Bellator season 9 featherweight tournament quarterfinal.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–1 Henry Martinez TKO (punches) NEF: Fight Night 7 May 18, 2013 2 1:50 Lewiston, Maine, United States Won vacant NEF lightweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 John Ortolani Decision (unanimous) CFX 22 - Winter Blast February 23, 2013 3 5:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 Gemiyale Adkins Decision (unanimous) PA Cage Fight 15 February 15, 2013 3 5:00 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–1 Rory McDonell Submission (gogoplata straight armbar) Score Fighting Series 7 November 23, 2012 1 4:41 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Brandon Fleming Decision (unanimous) NEF: Fight Night 5 November 17, 2012 3 5:00 Lewiston, Maine, United States 150 lb catchweight bout.[19]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Matt DiMarcantonio Decision (unanimous) Gladius Fights: Fyvie vs. Carlo-Clauss September 22, 2012 3 5:00 Irving, New York, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Bruce Boyington Submission (arm-triangle choke) NEF: Fight Night 4 September 8, 2012 2 N/A Lewiston, Maine, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Ryan Peterson Decision (split) CFFC 16: Williams vs. Jacoby August 24, 2012 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Phillip LeGrand Decision (unanimous) JB Sports / Live Nation: Rock Out Knock Out June 2, 2012 3 5:00 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Rob Font Decision (unanimous) Premier FC 8 April 1, 2012 3 5:00 Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States

Mixed martial arts amateur record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Nate Charles TKO (punches) NEF: Fight Night 1 February 11, 2012 1 0:17 Lewiston, Maine, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Allen Weeks Submission (rear-naked choke) Raging Wolf 12 December 17, 2011 1 1:29 Irving, New York, United States

References

  1. ↑ "Desmond Green's profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  2. ↑ http://mma-manifesto.com/2014-articles/des-green-a-quick-learner-getting-quicker.html
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bryan Sullivan (July 18, 2013). "Green finding a home in MMA". Henriettapost.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  4. ↑ Andreius Coleman (November 5, 2012). "Desi Green ousted on the brink of history". UBspectrum.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Jason Floyd (September 12, 2013). "Bellator 99?s Dez Green worked at Wal-Mart before signing with Bellator to compete in season nine featherweight tournament". TheMMAreport.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  6. ↑ Staff (September 14, 2013). "Bellator 99 results: Patricio Freire stops Diego Nunes in first". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  7. ↑ Brian Knapp (October 25, 2013). "Will Brooks, Alexander Sarnavskiy punch tickets to lightweight final at Bellator 105". Sherdog.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  8. ↑ Staff (January 24, 2014). "Pairings revealed for featherweight-tourney opening round at Bellator 110". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  9. ↑ MMAjunkie Staff (August 26, 2014). "Ex-champ Attila Vegh, ex-title challenger Shahbulat Shamhalaev among Bellator cuts". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Desmond Green makes quick work of Miguel Torres". mmajunkie.com. 2014-11-01.
  11. ↑ FIGHTER DES GREEN TALKS CUTTING DREADLOCKS TO MAKE WEIGHT WITH BREITBART SPORTS
  12. ↑ "Titan FC 33 Weigh-In Results: Desmond Green cuts dreadlocks to make weight". themmareport.com. 2015-03-21.
  13. ↑ "Titan FC 33 Play-by-Play: Green vs. Holobaugh Results & Updates". Sherdog.com Staff. 2015-03-21. Retrieved 2015-03-21.
  14. ↑ "Desi Green's bio". UBbulls.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  15. ↑ "MAC wrestling championships 2010". CMUchippewas.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  16. ↑ "MAC wrestling championships 2011". Theopenmat.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  17. ↑ "University at Buffalo: wrestling weekly release". UBathletics.buffalo.edu. November 2, 2009. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  18. ↑ "New England Fights VII official results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Des Green vs. Brandon Fleming – Fight Night MMA 5: Night of Champions". Tapology.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.