B. Green is one of the stars of UFC Las Vegas 49. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Bobby Green He was always an example of courage and 'hard to fall' in his presentations in the organization. And, despite just two weeks since his last fight, the American will be back in the Octagon of ufc vegas 49 next Saturday (26) with the mission of stopping the 'hyping'Of Islam makhachev. But it goes further. Outside the cage, the fighter had to overcome adversity so that he could reach the protagonism of Ultimate.
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Willing to enter the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg), Green 'parachuted' into the fight against Makhachev. The North American enters the spotlight of the night to replace Beneil Dariush, who left the event after injuring his fibula, a bone located in his leg.
Coincidentally, the most recent presentation took place on February 12th, in a fight valid for the UFC 271. At the time, Bobby managed to overcome Nasrat Haqparast after dominating three rounds in the event.
difficult childhood
B. Green (photo) while he was a teenager. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook
Born and raised in San Bernadino, California, Bobby Green He came from a difficult upbringing, in which he did not have a great paternal or maternal presence in his childhood. Her father needed to work and had little time to return home, while her mother dealt with drug addiction problems. He and his brother, Mitchell Davis Jr., were raised by their grandmother, amid local violence.
"There was a lot of violence. People were killed all the time. People are everywhere, lying on the floor sleeping, in the favelas, in these dark places. It's a dead city. My father was on the streets and my mother was on drugs. When you get addicted to that kind of thing, that's it. That's all you know and all you do”, recalled Green, in an interview with 'Knup Sports'.
Bobby saw more than he should have as a child. He grew up with the presence of gangs and drug trafficking, in addition to experiencing financial difficulties during his painful childhood. At age 14, Green also lost his grandmother and was forced to separate from his brother. He ended up being welcomed by another family and began his career in combat sports.
Beginning in the sport and successful past in Wrestling
B. Green (center) in his beginnings in Wrestling. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
To get over Islam makhachev, Bobby Green You will have to remember your school days. After all, even as a young man, he became champion in 'high school', in addition to competing in the state championship, in Fontana, California (USA). It is one of the great assets to 'shock the world' as an underdog.
With his success in competitions, Green chose to pursue a professional career in mixed martial arts at a young age, while juggling manual work in the warehouse to support his first child.
"After wrestling [in high school], I had a son and had to do a side job to support everyone. I didn't have time to train much, but it all kind of took off and I thought I really needed it. You can earn $10.000 to $20.000 in 15 minutes”, said Green, in an interview in the past.
Tragedy that shook
B. Green in post-death struggle of his brother, Mitchell. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook
In 2014, a tragedy struck the life of Bobby Green. Still at the beginning of his career in Ultimate, the North American had won two consecutive victories and was making his dreams come true in the organization, when he received the news that his brother, Mitchell, – a great inspiration in his career – had been shot and killed in the UFC. May 31 near his home in San Bernardino.
Three other men – two of Green's uncles and a cousin – were shot but survived. The fighter's father was also in the group, but avoided the spray of bullets. Bobby still cites the case as the biggest 'pain' of his career.
It may not be easy to fall…
Experienced, the lightweight (up to 70,3kg.) has a record of 29 wins, 12 losses and one draw in his career. Anyone who even thinks that it will be an easy point for Islam makhachev put the fight down. According to data provided by the UFC, the North American has a 73% takedown defense rating.
After signing with the organization since 2013, Bobby Green has never been finished and hasn't known what it's like to give 'three slaps' since December 2009, against David Mitchell, with a fingerlock.
Chance to 'shock the world'
At 35, Green could 'shock the world' at the event. Against Islam, the North American will have the opportunity to achieve his third consecutive victory. If he overcomes the Russian, he could also make an important leap in the lightweight division. The match takes place at catch weight (up to 72,6kg).
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