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 (178 cm) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Division |
Featherweight (145 lb) Lightweight (155 lb) Welterweight (170 lb) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Rochester, New York, United States |
| Team | Tristar |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 12 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 3 |
| 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.
Green wrestled at Rush–Henrietta High School, where he won a state championship. 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. 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.
Green has two children: a daughter named Tsajelia and a son named Desmond Jr.
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.
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.
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.
Green faced Mike Richman on February 28, 2014 at Bellator 110 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season ten featherweight tournament. 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.
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