Makhachev promises to 'imitate' Green and provoke veteran during fight at UFC Las Vegas 49

I. Makhachev in UFC victory Photo: Reproduction/Facebook @ufc

main star of UFC Las Vegas 49, which takes place this Saturday (26), Islam makhachev intend to do Bobby Green Taste your own medicine in the octagon. With provocative opponent chosen at the last minute to replace Beneil Dariush, the Russian stated that he intends to provoke the veteran during the confrontation. In North American clashes, it is common to see the athlete 'talking' to his rivals, in an attempt to destabilize the 'victims'.

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“Let’s talk inside the octagon. I'm going to knock him down and say, hey, come on, stand up.' He will talk to me at the beginning, when he is striking. When I take him to the ground, I will ask him some questions,” said Makhachev, speaking to the press at media day.

This weekend, Islam will try to expand his good moment in the UFC. If he overcomes Green, the Russian will reach the mark of 10 consecutive victories and could qualify for a future title fight.

'Savior of the Fatherland' UFC Las Vegas 49, Bobby took on the challenge of replacing the injured man Beneil Dariush on the show. The athlete returns to the octagon two weeks after his victory over Nasrat Haqparast, on February 12.

The 35-year-old veteran will have the opportunity to make an important leap into the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg). Unracked, the North American could reach the top 5, shock the world and surprise his pupil. Khabib Nurmagomedov.