UFC 304 main card featured a highly anticipated lightweight bout between Paddy Pimblett and King Green.
Paddy Pimblett (22-3 MMA) entered the contest sporting a seven-fight winning streak, his previous being a unanimous decision victory over Tony Ferguson at December’s UFC 296 event. Prior to that victory, ‘The Baddy’ had earned a controversial decision win over Jared Gordon in 2022.
Meanwhile, King Green (32-16-1 MMA) was most previously seen in action at April’s historic UFC 300 event, where he earned a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Jim Miller. The 37-year-old has gone 3-1 over his past four Octagon appearances ahead of tonight’s affair.
‘Pimblett vs. Green’ matchup did not make it out of the opening round. Paddy Pimblett got off to a quick start behind his jab, which eventually led to King Green shooting in for a takedown. After locking up a guillotine choke, ‘The Baddy’ quickly transitioned to a triangle choke which ultimately put the American to sleep.
Official UFC 304 Results: Paddy Pimblett def. Bobby King Green via submission (triangle choke) in Round 1
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