Dana White Backs King Green for BMF Title Shot at UFC 332
White agrees that a win over Esteban Ribovics could put Green in the BMF title picture.
King Green might be one win away from the most coveted belt in the UFC. Dana White confirmed that a victory over Esteban Ribovics at UFC 332 this weekend could earn Green a shot at the BMF title.
When asked directly if Green would deserve the opportunity, White did not hesitate. "I do not disagree with you. I absolutely agree," White said, per LowKick MMA. Green's response was simple: "Let's go."
Green is riding a four-fight winning streak heading into Saturday's card at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. His most recent outing was a first-round TKO of Terrance McKinney at UFC 329, the kind of violent finish that gets the BMF conversation started. Ribovics is no slouch either, coming off a second-round TKO of Edson Barboza at UFC 330.
For Green, the BMF title represents something personal. He called it the "ultimate honor" and a "dream come true," though he also acknowledged it might "never happen." That kind of self-awareness is rare in a sport built on confidence, but Green has always been different. The lightweight is a finisher who fights with bad intentions, exactly the type of guy the BMF belt was designed for.
First things first: Ribovics is a dangerous striker who can crack, and UFC 332 has plenty of eyes on it with the Silva vs Wang Cong title fight headlining. Green needs to make a statement Saturday night.
I'm all in on King Green for the BMF title. The guy fights like every round might be his last, and that's exactly what that belt is supposed to represent. Four straight wins, all finishes or dominant performances, and he's got the kind of energy that makes you put your phone down and watch.
Ribovics is a real test though. He flatlined Barboza, who's one of the best strikers in lightweight history. If Green walks through that kind of firepower and gets the finish, Dana almost has to give him the shot. The BMF belt needs fighters who bring chaos, and Green is chaos personified. Saturday night in Salt Lake City, we find out if the hype is real.
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