Following his controversial loss last time out, Jared Gordon aims to bounce back when he steps into the octagon against fellow veteran Bobby Green at the UFC Fight Night on April 22.
According to many MMA fans, 'Flash' was wrongfully awarded the loss during his recent matchup against rising star Paddy Pimblett when the two met at UFC 282 late last year. The 155er was hoping to steal some of the Brit's hype and did a great job throughout the bout, but came away with nothing to show for it.
As announced on social media earlier today, Bobby Green will be met by Jared Gordon as the two well-traveled athletes collide during a UFC Fight Night set to commence in three months' time.
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Although the result went against him, the 25-fight vet was praised by supporters who believed he handled the clash against the much longer and recognized fighter in Paddy Pimblett.
Immediately after his loss to 'The Baddy', Gordon questioned the judges and demanded he is given another big name for his next fight, with Tony Ferguson one of the few names on his list.
While he wasn't matched up against 'El Cucuy', the 34-year-old got his wish and now finds himself locking horns with fan-favorite Bobby Green in a fight that is certain to be an entertaining affair.
Francis Marshall will aim to build on his debut win in a brawl against William Gomis and a huge women's featherweight brawl between Karol Rosa and Norma Dumont are some of the other confirmed matchups for the April 22 event
Bobby Green's recent form inside the octagon
Despite being finished in both of his last two outings, Bobby Green remains a must-watch competitor, similar to a large number of lightweights under the UFC banner.
'King' put on a fine performance during his last appearance but fell to defeat after heavy-handed Drew Dober landed a huge knockout midway through the second round.
Prior to that, Green was pitted against Islam Makhachev on short notice and was dominated from the opening moments of the fight by the Dagestani, who later went on to win lightweight gold.
Excluding his previous two defeats, the flashy 36-year-old has five wins from seven, and a standout victory in April would put him on the right trajectory to breach the top 15 in his division.