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Green Wants His Pu**y Peers To Watch How A Gangster Fights Makhachev

Bobby Green hopes his lightweight peers can learn a thing or two from his actions leading into and during his UFC Vegas 49 main event against Islam Makhachev. This Saturday at UFC Vegas 49, Bobby Green will be competing in his first UFC main event when he takes on Islam Makhachev. A bout against the…

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Bobby Green hopes his lightweight peers can learn a thing or two from his actions leading into and during his UFC Vegas 49 main event against Islam Makhachev.

This Saturday at UFC Vegas 49, Bobby Green will be competing in his first UFC main event when he takes on Islam Makhachev. A bout against the dominant Dagestani is a tall task for any fighter with any amount of preparation, so you can imagine what it must be like to accept this undertaking on less than two weeks’ notice.

There are at least two men who can relate to accepting a short-notice bout against Makhachev. One of them is Green himself, who will do so in a 160 lb. catchweight bout this weekend. The other is Dan Hooker.

Dan Hooker
Dan Hooker

Hooker recently theorized that the reason Green was picked to face Makhachev instead of someone ranked is because others turned the fight down. He went on to state that they made this decision most likely because they felt the risk did not match the reward.

In an appearance on The MMA Hour, a very fired-up Bobby Green agreed with Hooker and took it a couple of steps further while throwing in some harsh namecalling.

“I know already, those top-10 guys, Hooker said it best: All those motherfuckers got the call first. I guarantee you all those guys are pussies! All these guys are fuckin’ pussies. They want to wait and pick their turns. <whiny voice> ‘No, it’s not good enough. No, I need more time. No, I want to fight somebody that’s ahead of me, but then I want it to be the right camp, and I want it to be all the right situations.’

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“Like, all those guys play this weird game. I feel like they hold their cards in and they wait for the right time to, ‘Ah, pull out my ace.’ Like, no! Sometimes you gotta jump on it and you just gotta take it the way it is. And now, I’m jumpin’ over all of you guys. Because why? You’re too pussy to take the opportunity.” 

Green was not done addressing his peers just yet. He would go on to make an expletive-laden public service announcement that they should all tune in this weekend to learn about the ways and walk of a gangster.

“I’m not crazy. I’m fuckin’ nuts. I’m fuckin’ nuts,” Green continued with measured intensity. “I’ll show all you pussy motherfuckers, this is how I’mma do this shit, OK? Let me show you some real G shit: get in there and do this shit with the highest guy in our fuckin’ division. I’mma walk in there like a gangster and punch that guy right in his fuckin’ face, K? I’m gonna keep hitting him in his face until he go down. And all he’s gonna do is try to wrestle. And that’s cool. He’s gonna wrestle, he’s gonna wrestle, cool. Wrestle, and wrestle, and wrestle, so I can wrestle, too. That’s fine.

“But at the end of the day, I just want to show my peers, or all my colleagues, or my opponents: This is how the fuck you do this shit. You don’t fuckin’ sit back and wait for the perfect opportunity.”

Green is currently unranked but has two straight impressive wins and is a proven veteran of the sport. And to his point, a victory over someone with the hype and run of Makhachev, on short notice no less, might have him leapfrog the entire UFC lightweight division in terms of the world title picture.

Thus, while the short notice might disqualify this from being a “perfect” opportunity for Green, it might only be about five pounds shy from it.

How do you think the UFC’s lightweight division should receive Bobby Green’s message?

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Bobby Green Claims BMF Status After Dariush Fill-In Vs. Makhachev

UFC lightweight contender Bobby Green knows taking a short-notice fight against Islam Makhachev is risky, but he’s ready for the challenge. Green was just days removed from his win over Nasrat Harparast at UFC 271 when he got the call to fill in against Makhachev at UFC Vegas 49. This was after Beneil Dariush had…

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UFC lightweight contender Bobby Green knows taking a short-notice fight against Islam Makhachev is risky, but he’s ready for the challenge.

Green was just days removed from his win over Nasrat Harparast at UFC 271 when he got the call to fill in against Makhachev at UFC Vegas 49. This was after Beneil Dariush had to withdraw from the Feb. 26 headliner due to an injury in camp.

Welterweight star Jorge Masvidal won the promotion’s first, and likely only, BMF title over Nate Diaz at UFC 244. Green thinks his name should be included in the discussion for the hypothetical BMF champion of the 155-pound division.

In a recent Instagram post, Green hinted that he deserves to be considered the BMF champion of the lightweight division after taking a tough fight against Makhachev in a quick turnaround.

“If they had one for the lightweight division,” Green said in the caption.

Green has won two in a row after back-to-back losses to Rafael Fiziev and Thiago Moises. He got back on track with a gruesome knockout over Al Iaquinta at UFC 268 before earning an impressive win over Haqparast.

Green will face a tough challenge in Makhachev, who is arguably a tough matchup for most lightweights even with a full camp. Makhachev has won nine in a row including most recently over Dan Hooker at UFC 267.

Many have commended Green for taking the short-notice bout against Makhachev, but some doubt he has what it takes to stop Makhachev’s streak. However, if he’s able to pull off the upset, there won’t be many critics who will doubt his rhetorical BMF lightweight status.

What is your prediction for Bobby Green vs. Islam Makhachev?

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Michael Bisping Claims ‘There’s A Good Chance’ Bobby Green Hands Islam Makhachev Upset Loss

Bobby GreenFormer UFC middleweight champion, Michael Bisping has touted short-notice replacement, Bobby Green’s striking expertise as a catalyst for a potential upset win over the streaking Islam Makhachev at UFC Vegas 49 next weekend. Veteran lightweight staple, Green enters his first headliner under the promotion’s banner on just 10-days notice at UFC Vegas 49, replacing Beneil […]

Bobby Green

Former UFC middleweight champion, Michael Bisping has touted short-notice replacement, Bobby Green’s striking expertise as a catalyst for a potential upset win over the streaking Islam Makhachev at UFC Vegas 49 next weekend.

Veteran lightweight staple, Green enters his first headliner under the promotion’s banner on just 10-days notice at UFC Vegas 49, replacing Beneil Dariush, who suffered a fractured fibula, in a 160lbs catchweight clash with Makhachev.

It’s an incredibly quick turnaround for Green who himself turned in a hugely impressive unanimous decision victory over Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 271 just weeks ago. And Bisping, who called the action in Green’s victory, has claimed that it would be foolish to count the Californian out against Makhachev due to his perceived striking advantage.

Bobby Green has competed under the UFC’s banner since his promotional bow all the way back in February 2013

“For Bobby Green to step up – what an opportunity, and by the way, let’s be honest, Bobby can win this fight,” Michael Bisping said on his YouTube channel. “On the feet, Bobby is way better, simple as that. Islam (Makhachev) can strike, of course, he’s not a one-trick pony, he’s not just a wrestler, right? But he’s nowhere near as fast as Bobby Green. He’s nowhere near as slick. He hasn’t got the footwork either. Now, when it comes to wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, I’ll give Islam the edge there.”

“He’s better, he’s better in that regard, but you gotta get him down,” Michael Bisping continued. “One thing we know about Bobby Green is the sprawl, he has a beautiful sprawl and really good takedowns, I doubt he will use it in the fight, it wouldn’t be smart to takedown Islam. Bobby needs to stay on the feet and put Islam on the back foot… Islam is great, we are all high on Isla, call me crazy, but I think there’s a good chance that Bobby Green might pull this off. There is also a very good chance Islam Makhachev takes him down and mauls him, but it won’t be that simple.” (Transcribed by BJPENN.com)

Before his judging win over Haqparast, Green stopped fellow veteran and division staple, Al Iaquinta – snapping a two-fight losing run.

For Makhachev, the #4 ranked contender is currently riding a stunning nine-fight winning spree, most recently defeating Dan Hooker with a rather one-sided kimura in the opening round of their UFC 267 main card clash.

Renato Moicano Wants Bobby Green For Main Event Fight This Year

UFC lightweight Renato Moicano wants a shot at Bobby Green following their respective wins at UFC 271 last weekend. Moicano earned a dominant win over Alexander Hernandez shortly after Green put on a striking showcase against Nasrat Haqparast. Both men are right in the thick of things in the lightweight division following their performances at…

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UFC lightweight Renato Moicano wants a shot at Bobby Green following their respective wins at UFC 271 last weekend.

Moicano earned a dominant win over Alexander Hernandez shortly after Green put on a striking showcase against Nasrat Haqparast. Both men are right in the thick of things in the lightweight division following their performances at UFC 271.

Some, including UFC commentator Jon Anik, have called for Green to get a main event slot at an upcoming Fight Night event.

Yesterday, we learned that Anik and Bobby Green fans will get their wish when Green faces Islam Makhachev on February 26. Prior to that bout being announced, Moicano wanted to be Green’s first main event opponent.

During a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Moicano spoke about what could be next in his UFC career and liked the idea of a fight with Green.

“I don’t know, let’s see what the UFC has to offer,” Moicano said. “I heard some people are asking for a main event for Bobby Green. Maybe it’s good if we do a Fight Night. I have a lot of respect for Bobby Green. On the same day, he put on a great performance, so did I. He deserves a main event. If he goes to do a main event, I want to be there and fight, promote the fight, get the fans excited about that. But let’s see what the UFC has to offer. Let’s put some guys with action like boxing versus Jiu-Jitsu. I can strike too, it’ll be a fun fight, five rounds and the fans will enjoy.”

Moicano has now won three of his last four in the Octagon following back-to-back featherweight losses to José Aldo and Chan Sung Jung. He made the move to lightweight in 2020 with his lone defeat in the division coming against rising contender Rafael Fiziev.

Moicano has been known for his strong grappling base, but his striking has improved in a big way in recent outings. This could make a matchup with Green particularly entertaining for the fans.

If Green defeats Makhachev on February 26, though, Green would almost surely be looking very high up the lightweight ranks for his next fight. If he loses, a defeat suffered to Makhachev is not exactly anything to hang one’s head over or damage one’s athletic reputation, so there’s a good chance Moicano’s offer would still stand to face Green next.

Do you want to see Renato Moicano vs. Bobby Green in 2022?

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Bobby Green To Replace Beneil Dariush, Fight Islam Makhachev At UFC Vegas 49

Bobby GreenBobby Green is set for his first main event just a few days after picking up a dominant decision win over Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 271. On Wednesday evening, Ariel Helwani reported that the Beneil Dariush was injured and as a result had withdrawn from his upcoming UFC Vegas 49 fight with Islam Makhachev. The […]

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Bobby Green is set for his first main event just a few days after picking up a dominant decision win over Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 271.

On Wednesday evening, Ariel Helwani reported that the Beneil Dariush was injured and as a result had withdrawn from his upcoming UFC Vegas 49 fight with Islam Makhachev. The veteran MMA reporter was unsure if Makhachev would remain on the February 26 card or if the fight would be rescheduled.

“Next week’s Islam Makhachev vs. Beneil Dariush main event fight is off, sources say,” Helwani wrote on Twitter. “Dariush injured his ankle and was forced to withdraw. No word yet on if Makhachev will remain on the card and/or what’s the new Feb. 26 headliner.”

Brett Okamoto of ESPN later revealed that Green is set to replace Dariush and fight Makhachev at a catchweight in the UFC Vegas 49 main event.

“What’s that you say? Bobby Green in his UFC main event? How about taking on Islam Makhachev in 10 days? Per sources, Green will replace the injured Beneil Dariush on Feb. 26 against a Makhachev. Not done yet, and likely a catch weight. But both have agreed to the fight,” Okamoto wrote.

The Recent Form Of Bobby Green & Islam Makhachev

As we mentioned earlier, Gren is fresh off a big win at UFC 271. Before that, ‘King’ scored a sensational knockout victory over Al Iaquinta to bounce back from consecutive losses to Rafael Fiziev and Thiago Moises. Green picked up three consecutive wins prior to those defeats.

Makhachev is currently riding a nine-fight win streak with wins over Thiago Moises, Drew Dober and Dan Hooker. The Dagestani appears destined to be champion but has been unable to secure a signature win to earn his shot. Makhachev has been booked to face Rafael dos Anjos a few times but that fight has fallen through for various reasons.

How do you think Bobby Green will do against Islam Makhachev?

Bobby Green Reveals What In-Fight Comment Enraged Him At UFC 271

One sly in-fight comment from Nasrat Haqparast caused the rage in Bobby Green’s eyes that helped lead to his impressive win at UFC 271. Green and Haqparast battled in a three-round war at UFC 271. It was a standup showcase from start to finish as Green displayed impressive boxing and movement throughout the fight. Green…

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One sly in-fight comment from Nasrat Haqparast caused the rage in Bobby Green’s eyes that helped lead to his impressive win at UFC 271.

Green and Haqparast battled in a three-round war at UFC 271. It was a standup showcase from start to finish as Green displayed impressive boxing and movement throughout the fight.

Green and Haqparast got off to a slow start in the fight, but that changed over rounds 2 and 3. Haqparast got into Green’s face in between rounds, and that fired up Green going forward.

During his UFC 271 post-fight press conference, Green talked about what Haqparast said to him that made him visibly furious midway through the fight.

“Man, I don’t wanna do a lot of talking but he was getting under my skin,” Green said. “He was like coming with this energy and then he said he saw fear in my eyes, and that pissed me off. And I’m like, ‘Oh yeah? what’s up?’. That brings the hood out of me. I wasn’t going to say s**t but then he said s**t that hit me deep in the heart. There’s no f**king fear in me, homie, and my coach was trying to calm me down. I was hot and I just took it personally.”

Green made the Toyota Center in Houston erupt during and after the fight. He has no personal connections to the area, but the crowd was clearly in his favor before and after putting on a stellar performance against Haqparast.

Green came into UFC 271 off of a first-round knockout against Al Iaquinta at UFC 268. Before that, he lost back-to-back fights against Thiago Moisés and Rafael Fiziev.

In terms of what he wants next in his UFC career, Green doesn’t have a specific name in mind. But it seems likely that he’s in line for a big opportunity following an impressive win at UFC 271 after previously hinting at retirement.

Who do you want to see Bobby Green fight next?

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