Bobby Green provokes lightweights for refusing to fight Islam Makhachev: 'Too soft'

B. Green working for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Called at the last minute, in a surprising way, to face the dreaded Islam makhachev, the veteran Bobby Green provoked the other members of the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg). Even though he is facing a big challenge just two weeks after his last fight, the American said he doesn't need much time to prepare and classified the athletes in his category as 'lax'.

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“The top 10 guys…(Dan) Hooker said it best, all these motherfuckers got called first. I guarantee you they were all lax. They want to wait and choose their turn. 'No, it's not good enough. No, I need more time. No, I just want to face whoever is ahead of me, but I want it to be with the right camp and in the right situations.' All these guys play a weird little game. They hold their cards and wait for the right time to play the ace. No! Sometimes you need to grab it and accept it as it comes. Now I'm going to overtake you all why? Because you are too lazy to take the opportunity”, provoked Green.

On January 12th, Bobby defeated Nasrat Haqparast, by points, in UFC 271. It was the second victory in a row for the North American, who also beat To the fifth, in November 2021. The 'King' has a record of 29 triumphs, 12 setbacks and one draw in professional MMA.