Gabriel Green

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Having his debut in 2016, he compiled a 9–2 record before the UFC fighting mostly in California, winning the CXF 160 lb Championship in his last bout before his short notice bout in the UFC. He made 3 appearances in Bellator MMA, winning his first appearance at Bellator 160 against Alex Trinidad via second-round TKO, losing at Bellator 170 against fellow future UFC fighter Jalin Turner 36 seconds into the bout, and finally winning via second round rear-naked choke against Chris Padilla at Bellator 192.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Green, replacing Kevin Holland, faced Daniel Rodriguez on May 30, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns. Green lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Green was scheduled to face Dwight Grant on October 23, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 196. However, Green was removed from the pairing on 23 September for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Francisco Trinaldo.

Green faced UFC newcomer Philip Rowe at UFC 258 on February 13, 2021. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Green faced Yohan Lainesse on April 30, 2022, at UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera. Despite getting knocked down earlier, he won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Green faced Ian Garry on July 2, 2022 at UFC 276. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Green was scheduled to face Jake Matthews, at UFC on ABC 4 on May 13, 2023. However, Matthews withdrew from the bout due to injury and was replaced by Bryan Battle. At the weigh-ins, Battle weighed in at 173 pounds, two pounds over the welterweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Battle was fined a percentage of his purse, which went to Green. Green lost the bout via knockout just 14 seconds into the bout.

Green was scheduled to face James Llontop, replacing Lando Vannata, on April 27, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 55. However, Green withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons and was replaced by newcomer Chris Padilla.

Green faced promotional newcomer Matheus Camilo on May 17, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 256. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments California Xtreme Fighting CXF 160 lb Championship (One time; former)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Matheus Camilo Submission (face crank) UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Bryan Battle KO (punch) UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Loss

Ian Machado Garry Decision (unanimous) UFC 276

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Yohan Lainesse TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Philip Rowe Decision (unanimous) UFC 258

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Daniel Rodriguez Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Richard LeRoy KO (punches) California Xtreme Fighting 14

Studio City, California, United States Win

Javier Garcia Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Combate 20

Los Angeles, California, United States Win

Chris Padilla Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 192

Inglewood, California, United States Win

Ivan Castillo Submission (rear-naked choke) Extreme Fighters MMA Events 1

Long Beach, California, United States Win

Leon Shahbazyan TKO (punches) California Xtreme Fighting 8

Burbank, California, United States Win

Matt Hagge Submission (rear-naked choke) California Xtreme Fighting 7

Studio City, California, United States Loss

Jalin Turner KO (punches) Bellator 170

Inglewood, California, United States Loss

Randon Abafo TKO (punches) War on the Valley Isle 5

Wailuku, Hawaii, United States Win

Alex Trinidad TKO (punches) Bellator 160

Anaheim, California, United States Win

Hakob Ter-Petrosyan Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Club OC: Thursday Night Fights 33

Costa Mesa, California, United States Win

Andrew Lagdaan Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Club OC: Thursday Night Fights 32

Costa Mesa, California, United States