Desmond Green

In January 2020, it was reported that Green was released by UFC.

During his pre-trial release, Green was charged with felony driving without license on January 22, 2020. Subsequently his release was revoked and Green was jailed, pending his court hearing on March 6, 2020.

Green faced Ross Pearson on March 30, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 2. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.

Green faced newcomer Charles Jourdain on May 18, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Green faced Michel Prazeres on February 3, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 125. At the weigh-ins Prazeres weighed in at 161 pounds, 5 pounds over the lightweight non title fight upper limit of 156 pounds. As a result, the bout proceeded at a catchweight and Prazeres was fined 20 percent of his purse to Green. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Green faced Gleison Tibau on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Green faced Mairbek Taisumov on September 15, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 136. At weigh-ins, Taisumov weighted five pounds over lightweight non-title fight limit of 161 and he was fined 40 percent of his purse to Green. Green lost a close fight via unanimous decision.

On August 18, 2018, Green was involved in a car accident in Florida when he lost control of his SUV and veered toward a tractor-trailer, resulting in a five-car crash which killed two people. Green suffered only minor injuries in the accident. Green was involved in a minor accident two weeks prior to this five-car crash accident where he was cited driving with a suspended license and no proof of insurance with a toxicology report that Green tested positive for Cannabinoid, Tetrahydrocannabinol and a blood-alcohol level of 0.14 . Subsequently, on June 26, 2019, it was reported that Green was arrested and jailed for 20 separate charges, including two second-degree felony counts of DUI manslaughter; four third-degree felony counts of DUI causing serious bodily injury; third-degree felony possession of cocaine; five misdemeanor counts of DUI property damage; and third-degree felony driving with a suspended license with jail on bonds totaling $194,000.

In February 2017, it was announced that Green had signed with the UFC.

Green made his promotional debut against Josh Emmett on April 8, 2017 at UFC 210. He won the fight by split decision.

Green faced Rustam Khabilov on September 2, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 115. He suffered his first loss with the promotion after losing to Khabilov via unanimous decision. After the bout with Khabilov, Desmond signed a new contract with UFC.

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. After a back and forth fight, Green lost the fight via split decision.

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.

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

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.

Green next faced UFC veteran Steven Siler on December 19, 2014 at Titan FC 32 for the vacant Titan FC Featherweight Championship.

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.

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 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.

Desmond Green (born October 11, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division for Ultimate Fighting Championship.