Desmond Green was born on October 11,1989 and is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division for Ultimate Fighting Championship.
33 Facts About Desmond Green
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Desmond Green later wrestled at University at Buffalo, where he worked towards a major degree in social sciences.
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Desmond Green was removed from the wrestling team after he tested positive for marijuana.
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Desmond Green was a Mid-American Conference Champion and three-time Division 1 NCAA Qualifier.
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Desmond Green worked part-time at Walmart as a cashier before signing a contract with Bellator MMA.
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Early in 2013, shortly after winning the New England Fights lightweight title with his TKO victory over UFC veteran Henry Martinez, Desmond Green signed with Bellator MMA to fight in the featherweight tournament.
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Desmond Green made his promotional debut against Fabricio Guerreiro on September 13,2013, at Bellator 99 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season nine featherweight tournament.
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Desmond Green faced Angelo Sanchez on October 25,2013, at Bellator 105.
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Desmond Green won via TKO at 1:04 of round two after the doctor stated Sanchez was unable to continue.
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Desmond Green faced Mike Richman on February 28,2014, at Bellator 110 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season ten featherweight tournament.
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Desmond Green faced Daniel Weichel in the tournament final at Bellator 119.
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Desmond Green lost the fight via submission in the second round.
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Desmond Green was released from the promotion, along with several others, on August 26,2014.
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In early September 2014, it was announced that Desmond Green had signed a contract with Titan Fighting Championship.
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Desmond Green made his debut on October 31,2014, in the main event at Titan FC 31 against Miguel Torres.
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Desmond Green won the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Desmond Green next faced UFC veteran Steven Siler on December 19,2014, at Titan FC 32 for the vacant Titan FC Featherweight Championship.
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Desmond Green was forced to cut his dreadlocks to make weight.
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In February 2017, it was announced that Desmond Green had signed with the UFC.
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Desmond Green made his promotional debut against Josh Emmett on April 8,2017, at UFC 210.
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Desmond Green faced Rustam Khabilov on September 2,2017, at UFC Fight Night 115.
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Desmond Green faced Michel Prazeres on February 3,2018, at UFC Fight Night 125.
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Desmond Green faced Gleison Tibau on June 1,2018, at UFC Fight Night 131.
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Desmond Green faced Mairbek Taisumov on September 15,2018, at UFC Fight Night 136.
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Desmond Green faced Ross Pearson on March 30,2019, at UFC on ESPN 2.
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Desmond Green won the fight via technical knockout in round one.
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Desmond Green faced newcomer Charles Jourdain on May 18,2019, at UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs Lee.
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In January 2020, it was reported that Desmond Green was released by the UFC.
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Desmond Green made his post-UFC debut against Piankhi Zimmerman on March 19,2022, at Gamebred Fighting Championship: Freedom Fight Night.
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Desmond Green made his bare knuckle boxing debut with BYB on September 11,2021 against Jeff Chiffens.
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Desmond 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 Desmond Green tested positive for Cannabinoid, Tetrahydrocannabinol and a blood-alcohol level of 0.14.
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Subsequently, on June 26,2019, it was reported that Desmond 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.
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Subsequently, his release was revoked and Desmond Green was jailed, pending his court hearing on March 6,2020.