MMA Match Preview: King Green (32-17-1) vs. Diego Ferreira (19-6)

Fight Details

Attribute	Info
Event	UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev
Matchup	Bobby Green vs. Diego Ferreira
Division	Lightweight (155 lbs)
Date	Saturday, August 16, 2025
Venue	United Center, Chicago, IL
Broadcast	ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass
Bout Placement	Preliminary Card (Fight 8 of 13)

Fighter Breakdown

Bobby “King” Green

Record: 32–17–1

Age: 38

Height/Reach: 5’10” / 71″

Style: High-volume boxer with excellent head movement and takedown defense

Recent Form: Alternating wins and losses; known for durability and unorthodox rhythm

Gym: Pinnacle MMA

Diego Ferreira

Record: 19–6

Age: 40

Height/Reach: 5’9″ / 74″

Style: BJJ black belt with pressure grappling and solid boxing

Recent Form: Submission win over Michael Johnson; losses to Gamrot and Gillespie

Gym: Fortis MMA

Tactical Preview

Green’s Path to Victory:

Keep the fight standing and use volume striking

Avoid clinch and takedown exchanges

Use lateral movement to frustrate Ferreira’s pressure

Ferreira’s Path to Victory:

Close distance and initiate grappling early

Use cage pressure and scrambles to hunt submissions

Exploit Green’s tendency to drop his hands mid-combo

Tapology community picks favor Ferreira by submission or decision in 75% of predictions.

Rankings & Implications

Fighter	Lightweight Rank (Global)
Bobby Green	#21
Diego Ferreira	#20

A win for either fighter could earn a top-15 matchup

Both are veterans looking to make one final push toward contention