UFC 304: King Green vs. Paddy Pimblett: Live round-by-round updates
The No.15-ranked lightweight contender King Green will take on Paddy Pimblett later tonight on the main card of UFC 304.
Despite possessing one of the most stylish stand-up games in MMA, Green (32-15-1 and one NC) has churned out mixed results in the UFC. It has been more of the same in his recent fights.
He is 3-1 and one no-contest in his last five. However, his last three wins have come against notable names including the likes of Tony Ferguson and Jim Miller. A win against a much-hyped up-and-comer like Pimblett would undoubtedly do wonders for his star power.
Meanwhile, 'The Baddy' (21-3) is on the verge of breaking into the 155-pound rankings. A win this weekend will see the Scouser enter the lightweight top 15.
However, after his controversial win against Jared Gordon and lackluster unanimous decision victory against 'El Cucuy', Pimblett will need to produce something spectacular this time around to maintain the hype surrounding him.
Per UFC's official website, Green is a -125 favorite over Pimblett (+105 underdog) for the match-up.
The main card of UFC 304 is now underway. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the event.
Watch the final face-off between Paddy Pimblett and King Green below:
UFC 304: King Green vs. Paddy Pimblett
Round 1
Pimblett connects with a claf kick. Green is employing feints to keep his opponent guessing. Another claf kick lands for the Englishman. Green is taunting and trash-talking Pimblett inside the octagon.
A claf kick by 'The Baddy' momentarily imbalances Green. The American shoots for a takedown, but the Englishman quickly locks up his opponent in a guillotine choke on the way down.
From there Pimblett transitions to a triangle. It looks tight. He mixes it up again and switches to an arm bar. The referee realizes Green had already gone unconscious from the triangle choke, and stops the fight.
Pimblett is the victor.
Official Result: Paddy Pimblett def. King Green via submission. (Triangle choke at 3:22 of Round 1)
Watch Paddy Pimblett celebrate his win below: