UFC 300 will feature a clash between two veterans of the sport, Bobby Green and Jim Miller. Green is currently ranked No. 14 in the lightweight division and is known by the fans for his slick and evasive fighting style inside the Octagon. His wins over names like Tony Ferguson, Grant Dawson, and Al Iaquinta are a testament to Green’s skills that he has honed since he became a professional fighter in 2008.

Green is also known by the fans as ‘King’, and ahead of his fight against Jared Gordon in 2023, he had stated that he would be legally changing his name to the moniker in the future. As such, let’s take a look at the reasons behind why he chose the name and the deeper meaning behind his decision.

Bobby Green wanted to change his name to ‘King’ to “do something different”

In a surprising move, UFC lightweight contender Bobby Green announced that he would legally change his name to his longtime nickname “King” after the UFC Fight Night 222 bout against Jared Gordon. At the pre-fight press conference for the event, Green clarified that he’s not retiring but rather embarking on a new chapter in his life with the change in names.

He stated, “I woke up today and I’m like, ‘I’ve done everything I want to do, why not change my name?’ Who says, ‘Today, I’m going to change my name? F*ck it. Let’s do something different.”

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The 37-year-old fighter also expressed his desire to stand out and be unique, highlighting his unconventional approach to life. Green stated that he intends to completely rebrand himself by adopting the name “King” without any first or last name attached.

As such, he further went on to explain why he chose the name, “I want to show you can go from being homeless, being a peasant to being a king. I don’t want to be cocky like, ‘Oh, you’re the king, you’re the king.’ I’m not ‘the’ king. I’m ‘a’ king. I’m a king. I built this sh*t myself off of hard work.”

By sharing his own journey, Green hoped to inspire others to overcome adversity and pursue their dreams. His decision to become “King” reflected his resilience and determination to leave a lasting impact both inside and outside the Octagon. And at UFC 300, ‘King’ will attempt to finally settle the fight against Jim Miller that has now been a decade in the making!

Jim Miller and Green aim to finally end their saga at UFC 300

UFC 300 will be a milestone event for the promotion, but for Bobby Green and Jim Miller, it will be a chance to finally face each other inside the cage. Green’s matchup against Miller has faced multiple setbacks in the past, with injuries and other issues causing cancellations.

In 2014, the bout was canceled due to Green suffering a knee injury, their second clash fell through due to Green collapsing after the weigh-ins due to the short-notice nature of the fight; and in 2022, the fight was also canceled.

As such, speaking to Just Scrap Radio, Miller stated, “It caught me a little off guard. We’ve tried to have this fight three times in the past and one thing or another has happened on his end. It sucks…”

Despite the setbacks, both fighters remain determined to face each other at UFC 300, where they hope to finally settle their long-standing rivalry inside the Octagon. As Bobby Green stated in an interview with MMA Junkie, “Fourth time’s a charm. … Maybe it’s meant to be.”