Desmond Green

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Amateur wrestling

• National Collegiate Athletic Association
  • Mid-American Conference 149 lb: Champion out of University of Buffalo (2009–10)
  • Mid-American Conference 149 lb: Runner–up out of University of Buffalo (2008)
• New York State College Wrestling
  • New York State Intercollegiate Championships 149 lb: Runner–up out of University of Buffalo (2008)
• University at Buffalo Athletics
  • UB Open 149 lb: Champion out of University of Buffalo (2009)
  • UB Open 157 lb: 6th place out of University of Buffalo (2008)
• Cornell University Athletics
  • Body Bar Invitational 149 lb: 3rd place out of University of Buffalo (2008)
• New York State Public High School Athletic Association
  • New York State Championship 140 lb: Champion out of Rush–Henrietta High School (2007)
• Empire State Games
  • Empire State Championship 143 lb: Champion out of Rush–Henrietta High School (2007)

Mixed martial arts

• Bellator MMA
  • Bellator Season 10 Featherweight Tournament Runner-Up
• New England Fights
  • NEF Lightweight Championship (One time)
• Titan Fighting Championships
  • Titan FC Featherweight Championship (One time, first)

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• "MAC wrestling championships 2011" (PDF). Theopenmat.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014. 
• "University at Buffalo: wrestling weekly release". UBathletics.buffalo.edu. November 2, 2009. Retrieved February 27, 2014. 
• "New England Fights VII official results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014. 

Mixed martial arts amateur record