Overview

• Green announced via Instagram Stories that a serious lower-body injury has left him unable to walk, forcing his withdrawal from UFC 319.
• UFC removed his matchup with veteran Carlos Diego Ferreira from the August 17 card and, according to Sherdog, has tentatively rescheduled it to a later date.
• The 38-year-old enters the setback on the heels of back-to-back stoppage losses and a history of fight pullouts, prompting questions about his longevity in the lightweight division.
• Green publicly apologized to fans, emphasized the severity of the injury by showing his crutches and has yet to disclose specific medical details.
• Multiple MMA outlets including Sherdog, LowKickMMA and BJPenn reported the withdrawal based on Green’s Instagram update, highlighting social media’s role in breaking the news.