King Green vs Lando Vannata — Fight recap

King Green and Lando Vannata fought to a split decision draw on October 7, 2017, with referee Herb Dean overseeing all three rounds. Vannata's wrestling prowess was evident as he landed 4 of 5 takedown attempts (80%) and accumulated 1:08 of control time, while Green managed just 1 of 3 takedowns (33%) with 2:10 of control.

The striking exchanges remained competitive, with Vannata landing 104 significant strikes at 44% accuracy compared to Green's 93 of 232 (40%). Vannata also scored a knockdown during the bout, demonstrating his ability to capitalize on his wrestling entries.

Green's striking efficiency was sharpest in the legs, connecting on 12 of 15 attempts, yet Vannata's superior grappling control and output prevented a clear victory for either fighter. The split decision draw left both lightweights in limbo regarding ranking implications and next-opponent assignments in a competitive 155-pound division.