Life does get in the way, though, especially the fighting life, so injuries and PRK surgery have kept “Gifted Gabe” sidelined since he scored his first UFC win over Phil Rowe in February 2021. Not ideal, but hey, at least he’s got some 20/20 vision for the first time in a long time, and he expects to put it to good use as he attempts to hand Canada’s Lainesse his first pro loss.
“He doesn’t expect to lose and I’m gonna definitely give him that,” said Green. “I’m just gonna welcome him to the UFC wholeheartedly and show him how this next level actually is. I fought a couple guys that were undefeated in my day and I was able to give them Ls and he’s just gonna be the next one on the list.”
But does he like being the bearer of bad news to undefeated foes?
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“Someone’s gotta do it, so it might as well be me,” he laughs.
Green didn’t get to experience 8-0 and getting to the UFC the way Lainesse has, only making it to 3-0 before losing his next two. But since his 3-2 start, the 28-year-old has gone 7-1, with the only loss coming in his short notice Octagon debut against Daniel Rodriguez. And after that competitive decision defeat, he was done with losing.
“No one likes to lose,” Green said. “It’s terrible. It’s a disgusting taste that leaves in your mouth. I got back and was like, this is it. No more losses. We’re just gonna keep on winning from here.”
He got that winning feeling back against Rowe, but that doesn’t mean he’s satisfied.
