Maurice Greene

Fighter Facts

• Team Gastelum on TUF 28
   
• Pro since 2012
   
• Six first round finishes
   
• Has won four of his last eight
   
• Two wins by KO, five by submission (2 arm triangle, 3 triangle)
   
• Lost five-round decision to Jeff Hughes in April 2018 LFA bout

UFC History

UFC Fight Night (5/8/21) Greene lost a three round unanimous decision to Marcos Rogério de Lima
UFC Fight Night (10/31/20) Greene was stopped by Greg Hardy via strikes at 1:12 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (6/27/20) Greene submitted Gian Villante via arm triangle choke at 3:44 of the third round
UFC 246 (1/18/20) Greene was submitted by Aleksei Oleinik via armbar at 4:38 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (10/26/19) Greene was stopped by Sergei Pavlovich via strikes at 2:12 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (6/29/19) Greene stopped Junior Albini via strikes at 3:38 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (3/9/19) Greene won a three round split decision over Jeff Hughes
TUF 28 Finale (11/30/18) Greene submitted Michel Batista via triangle choke at 2:14 of the first round

The Ultimate Fighter, Season 28
On episode eleven (semifinals), Greene was stopped by Juan Espino via strikes in round one
On episode one (quarterfinals), Greene knocked out Przemyslaw Mysiala in the first round

Q&A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 2010. A friend asked me if I wanted to fight. I went to gym at 330 lbs and 30 days later hopped in the cage with no experience and here I am today.
What ranks and titles have you held? BJJ Proud blue belt
Do you have any heroes? My brother and father
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? When I started in 2010 I said I would be here, and only a few believed me, but being here is one thing; I want to make my mark in the UFC. 
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, some, but I dropped out. My BJJ black belt, when I earn it, is my degree. 
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked in banking and took a leap to chase my dream to put my family in a better place.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Fight Card Ent heavyweight champ
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Driller Promotions heavyweight champ
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Blue Belt BJJ, Black arm bands in Start BJJ Thai Boxing
Favorite grappling technique: Triangle choke
Favorite Striking technique: Simple low kicks and straight punches