Green will cross paths with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s teammate this weekend in the main event of UFC Vegas 49. Makhachev was originally set to face Beneil Dariush, who was forced to withdraw due to a leg injury.
During the UFC Vegas 49 pre-fight media day interview, Green praised Makhachev for compiling an impressive win streak in the UFC. However, ‘King’ Bobby isn’t impressed with his opponent’s selling abilities. Green said:
Check out Green speaking to the media ahead of UFC Vegas 49:
Khabib Nurmagomedov has admitted that Islam Makhachev won’t be underestimating Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 49
In a recent breakdown, Khabib Nurmagomedov suggested that he and the rest of Islam Makhachev’s team aren’t underestimating Bobby Green by any means. ‘The Eagle’ has claimed that he and Makhachev watched Green’s fights in the lead-up to UFC Vegas 49.
Nurmagomedov said the following:
Check out Khabib Nurmagomedov’s breakdown of Makhachev vs. Green [2:45-4:10]:
Green is fresh off a win over Nasrat Haqparast and will aim to get his hand raised once again after his fight at UFC 271. Meanwhile, Makhachev has been on an unbeaten run for several years and could be looking at a title shot should he come out victorious this Saturday.
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