UFC veteran Bobby Green, 40, is set to face Esteban Ribovics at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on Saturday, aiming to extend a four-fight winning streak that could place him in the promotion’s record books. The American fighter recently clarified his unusual living situation, stating he is ‘homeless’ despite owning nine properties.
Career Resurgence and Record Ambitions
Green, who made his UFC debut in 2013 and has accumulated over 30 fights, is currently enjoying what is described as the finest run of his career. His four-fight winning streak includes stoppage victories over Daniel Zellhuber, Jeremy Stephens, and Terrance McKinney, following a split decision win against Lance Gibson Jr last December. A victory over Argentina’s Ribovics would mark his fourth win from as many fights in 2026, leaving him just one win away from joining an exclusive group of fighters to record five wins in a calendar year, according to the BBC.
Known for his all-action, at times wild, fighting style and brash personality, Green has long been a fan favourite. His upcoming lightweight bout with Ribovics is pivotal, as he enters the final two fights of his current UFC deal.
Clarifying His Living Situation
In September, just weeks after earning a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus for knocking out Terrance McKinney at UFC 329, Green revealed he was temporarily without a home and living out of his car. This revelation caused confusion within the UFC community, including UFC president Dana White, especially since Green had previously spoken about acquiring multiple properties.
Green has since clarified his situation, explaining that while he owns nine properties, all of them are occupied by friends and family. A break-up with his partner also disrupted plans for him to move into another property. Speaking on social media, Green stated, as reported by MMANews.com: "I am homeless, but I’m not houseless. I can go to anyone’s house. I just don’t have my home, and I put everybody else before me, just to make sure all my family was taken care of, my friends were taken care of." He added that he is willing to "bum it" himself to ensure his loved ones are safe and cool, as he believes it would be harder for them to find stability on their own.
Future in the Octagon
After defeating McKinney, which matched his longest UFC winning streak since 2014, Green expressed a desire to face a top-15 opponent to reclaim his place in the lightweight rankings, which he last held in July 2024. However, at 40, he acknowledges the nature of the sport, remarking, "It’s an out-with-the-old, in-with-the-new business." Despite this, Green has voiced his dream of one day fighting for the symbolic BMF title, though he admits his current standing makes a match against the current champion, Charles Oliveira, unlikely. His primary focus, he stated, is "changing my family’s life and making it a better life" and, ultimately, "give me my money."
FAQ
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Is Bobby Green homeless?
Bobby Green stated he is "homeless" but "not houseless," meaning he doesn’t have a permanent home of his own but can stay at various properties.
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Does Bobby Green own properties?
Yes, he owns nine properties, but these are currently occupied by his friends and family, and a recent break-up also affected his living plans.
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Why is Bobby Green in this living situation?
He explained that he prioritised ensuring his family and friends had places to live, putting their needs before his own personal accommodation.
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What is Bobby Green’s current UFC fight record?
He is currently on a four-fight winning streak as he prepares for his bout at UFC 332.
