UFC Vegas 49: Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green Prediction, Odds and Fight Preview
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Bobby Green and Islam Makhachev
This Saturday, UFC Vegas 49 will be back featuring two of the most incredible Lightweight fighters in the division. Islam Makhachev will take on Bobby Green in a five-round bout and the fans are all down for it. This fight has a lot of significance in the lightweight division and both the fighters will look forward to registering a win over one another. Here is the Prediction, Odds, and Fight Preview of Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green.
UFC Vegas 49: Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green Fight Preview
UFC Vegas 49 is going to take place at the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Other than the headline bout, the whole fight card consists of interesting match-ups. The fight between Makhachev and Green has gained immense popularity due to the story and making of the bout. Originally, Makhachev was going to face Beneil Dariush at UFC Vegas 49 for the title contenders.
But due to a severe ankle injury, Dariush was forced to pull out his name from the fight. Then UFC offered the place to Green and the fighter showed pure commitment and accepted the fight. The fight materialized and the weight limit was raised to 160 lbs. Fight fans really appreciated Green for accepting the bout in two weeks’ notice against a fighter like Makhachev.
Makhachev is currently on an incredible nine-fight win streak and has absolutely dominated everyone who came against him. The Dagestani has always been clear about winning the lightweight title and have no interest in stopping before that. In his last fight, he defeated Dan Hooker in the very first round via submission and will be looking forward to continuing the same against Green.
It wasn’t very long ago when fans saw Green getting a win against Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 271. The UFC veteran fighter has been around for a long time now and has faced a lot of great challenges. In his long career, Green has fought with fighters like Edson Barboza, Dustin Poirier, Al Iaquinta, etc.
UFC Vegas 49: Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green Prediction and Odds
Stylistically this match-up is a classic bout between a sticker and a grappler. Makhachev is currently one of the best grapplers on the roster and has a background in Combat Sambo. Coming from the same environment as former lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov there is no doubt his capabilities.
On the contrary, Green is an all-out striker with great boxing skills but has the ability to get effective submissions while on the ground. In his 29 career wins, 10 have come from knockout and 8 from submission. Green has a unique stance with his hands down that helps him to defend against takedowns. But even if his takedown defense is great, it won’t be enough to stop Makhachev.
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