King Green vs Rashid Magomedov — Fight recap

Rashid Magomedov defeated King Green via split decision after three rounds on April 15, 2017, in a striking-heavy contest where both fighters landed 75 significant strikes despite vastly different output volumes. Green was the more efficient striker, connecting on 52% of 143 attempts while Magomedov landed 75 of 189 significant strikes at 39%, indicating Green's superior precision.

Neither fighter secured takedowns—Green failed all six attempts while Magomedov was 0-for-1—keeping the bout standing throughout. Green controlled the action for 2:29 total, leveraging body strikes effectively with 27 of 33 landing, but the judges' split verdict favored Magomedov's volume and aggression despite the lower accuracy rate.

The decision underscored how judges often reward forward pressure and output over efficiency in close fights, a lesson for Green heading forward.