King Green says he’s entering UFC 328 carrying far more frustration than usual after allegedly losing $300,000 worth of jewelry in what he described as a betrayal by an ex-girlfriend.
Speaking during Wednesday’s UFC 328 media day in Newark, Green unexpectedly opened up about the situation while discussing his motivation heading into Saturday’s lightweight matchup against Jeremy Stephens.
“I just lost $300,000 in jewelry,” Green revealed. “So I got to make up and get some more monies. I’m hot right now, bro. I’ve really been through a lot right now lately. It’s been a real dark path.”
The veteran fighter later explained that the alleged theft happened shortly after moving into a new home. According to Green, an ex-girlfriend contacted him asking for financial help due to a family emergency.
“I had an ex-girlfriend, she was basically hitting me up saying, somebody died and she needed some money to help her and stuff,” Green said. “I help people, I take care of people.”
King Green Says Alleged Theft Left Him Unable To Sleep
The 39-year-old Californian claimed he allowed her to stop by the house while he headed out for training, unaware that his jewelry collection had been left inside instead of his vehicle, where he normally keeps it.
“So, I let her come by, gave her a little money and stuff, trying to help her out,” Green said. “I left to go to practice. I left my jewelry in the house. I just bought a new house, I’m in the house maybe a week.”
“I normally keep it in my car because I know I’m with some crazy motherfu*ker, and she took everything.”
The incident appears to have deeply affected the longtime UFC veteran emotionally as well as financially.
“Bro, I couldn’t sleep for like five days, driving around looking for my sh*t,” Green said. “It’s been fu*king dark, bro, it’s been real dark.”
Despite the turmoil outside the cage, Green enters UFC 328 riding a two-fight winning streak and remains a betting favorite against Stephens. He also made it clear that the financial loss has added extra urgency to his fighting schedule moving forward.
“I need all that and some more,” Green said while discussing potential bonus money at UFC 328. “I’m that mad, I’m that pissed. I need that and more, so I plan on coming right back to work after this and do another one.”