King Green vs Lando Vannata — Fight recap

King Green defeated Lando Vannata by unanimous decision over three rounds on August 1, 2020, with referee Herb Dean officiating. Green dominated the striking exchanges, landing 115 of 195 significant strikes (58%) while Vannata managed only 54 of 127 (42%), and Green secured a knockdown in the process.

The wrestling disparity proved decisive: Green completed all three of his takedown attempts (100%) and controlled the action for 3:05 of cage time compared to Vannata's minimal 0:27, while Vannata converted just one of two takedown attempts. Green's striking was distributed effectively across the body, landing 67 head strikes, 20 body strikes, and 28 leg strikes.

The lopsided control time and superior volume on the feet reflected Green's well-rounded approach, forcing Vannata into a reactive role throughout the bout. The victory reinforced Green's credentials as a well-rounded lightweight prospect capable of mixing wrestling with striking volume.