“That’s deep, bro; that’s really deep,” says Green, staring out the car window from behind red-lensed sunglasses that complement his red and black motorcycle jacket. “I’m just here to show Mexico this is the way we get down, this is the way I do my dance.
“Man, I’m just honored and blessed to be here, brother,” he offers when asked if there is any personal satisfaction in getting back into the win column at the end of last year or continuing to compete at this level. “This is No. 55, I think, for me; I’ve lost count. It’s 54, 55, 56; something like that. Just being able to do that and continue this thing on (is the satisfaction).”
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Officially, it’s No. 53, but there are surely some early bouts lost to the ether. And either way, the number is remarkable, especially when you consider that Green spent 2011 and 2012 facing the best Strikeforce had to offer before transitioning to the UFC in 2013.
“There are so many people I’ve seen leave and not be where I’m at. I think a lot of people think ‘Oh, you’re getting older’ and ‘You’re losing it,’ but I haven’t missed a step, I haven’t missed a beat. I had a couple hiccups with a couple fights, but I’m here to show you that ain’t nothing changed but the day.”
Another thing that hasn’t changed for Green throughout this is his main motivation.
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