Bobby Green forced Jeremy Stephens to tap out in the first round at UFC 328, extending his winning streak to three fights. Green's record improves to 35-17-1 with one no contest, while Stephens drops to 29-23-1 with one no contest. The loss marks Stephens' third consecutive defeat and he now has only one victory in his last eleven bouts. At 39 years old, Green continues to perform at a high level with aggressive finishes.
Bobby Green submitted Jeremy Stephens in the first round at UFC 328 on May 9, extending his winning streak to three consecutive fights. Green earned the tapout finish to move his record to 35-17-1 with one no contest, while Stephens falls to 29-23-0 on the verified ledger.
Green, now 39 years old, continues to operate at a productive level in the lightweight division. His latest finish underlines a stretch of aggressive, high-quality performances that have kept him relevant among the division's veterans.
Stephens, 40, entered the contest representing Alliance MMA and carrying the "Lil' Heathen" nickname he has worn throughout a lengthy UFC tenure. The American stands five-foot-nine with a 71-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. He lands 3.15 significant strikes per minute at 40 percent accuracy and averages 1.11 takedowns per 15 minutes, though those tools were not enough to keep Green at bay on Saturday night. The submission loss extends a deeply difficult run for Stephens — he has now dropped three fights in a row and owns just one victory in his last eleven bouts, a stretch that raises serious questions about where his career goes from here.
Why it matters
- Green's three-fight winning streak at 39 years old re-establishes him as a durable, finishing threat in the lightweight division.
- Stephens' record of one win in eleven fights signals a crossroads moment for one of the UFC's longest-tenured competitors.
- A submission finish is a notable result given Stephens' experience level and physical tools, highlighting Green's effectiveness on the ground.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
