Video: In an interview with Makhachev, Cormier praises Green's wrestling and makes Russian laugh

I. Makhachev is the main star of UFC Las Vegas 49. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Promise of the lightweights (up to 70,3kg.) of Ultimate, Islam makhachev He exudes confidence wherever he goes. Protagonist of UFC Las Vegas 49, which takes place this Saturday (26), the Russian caused a comical moment when he was interviewed by a friend and teammate, Daniel Cormier. The situation happened after DC praised the wrestling of Bobby Green, rival of Khabib's pupil over the weekend, and made the athlete burst into laughter.

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"Bobby Green has a very different style, Islam. He's very talented. He's good at standing up, but what many forget is how good he is at wrestling,” said DC, in an interview with Islam on ESPN.

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With Makhachev on the scene, the Russian's expression immediately changed when Cormier praised Bobby's 'grappling', who is famous for his striking. Partner Daniel at ‘American kickboxing Academy‘ (AKA), then, tried to interrupt his friend and questioned him.

"Who said? He has good boxing, and that's it. Maybe he watched a lot of wrestling,” concluded Islam, laughing.

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Considered by many as ‘Khabib’s successor’, Makhachev is looking for his 10th consecutive victory in Ultimate. Initially, the Russian would face Beneil Dariush this weekend, but, with his opponent injured, he ended up having substitute Bobby as his rival.