With his eye on the lightweight belt, Islam Makhachev faces Bobby Green at UFC Vegas 49 this Saturday

I. Makhachev (left) and B. Green (right) facing each other before the ufc vegas 49. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @ufc_ausnz

MMA fans are preparing for another edition of the UFC Las Vegas. This Saturday (26), Ultimate promotes the clash between Islam makhachev e Bobby Green in the main fight of the 49th edition in 'Sin City'. With 11 fights scheduled, the weekend promises to be busy for sports enthusiasts.

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In a fight valid for catchweight (up to 72,6kg), Makhachev is trying to become the next challenger for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg), which will be contested by Charles of the Bronx e Justin gaethje on the 7th of May.

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Green, in turn, took the lead in the fight on the eve of the event, after an injury to his Beneil Dariush. The North American's mission is to put an end to the Russian's hype, with an eye on the division's ranking.

Makhachev x Green

Pointed out, by many, as the great successor to the legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam makhachev arrives on a streak of nine consecutive victories and, in a bright moment, occupies fourth place in the lightweight rankings (up to 70,3kg), led by Charles of the Bronx.

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Professional since 2008, Bobby Green He is one of the most difficult veterans to face in the Octagon. With 18 fights in the organization, he has only been knocked out once, while he also has the record of never having been submitted.

With a record of 21 wins and just one setback, Makhachev is known for being active in grappling and has beaten names like Dan Hooker, Arman Tsarukyan, Thiago Moses and Gleison Tibau.

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At 35 years old, Bobby has a record of 29 positive results, 12 negative results and one draw. In his career, he won, surpassed To the fifth, Clay guida and Josh Thompson.

Brazil on the card

The event will also feature interesting clashes involving Brazilians. In the co-main event, Wellington Turman tries to score his second consecutive victory against Misha Cirkunov. Already Priscila Pedrita aims to return to the path of triumphs against the South Korean Ji Yeon Kim.

In a duel of exchangers, Gregory Robocop e Armen petrosyan they compete in the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg), at the opening of the main card. In the first half, Josiane Nunes face the newcomer Ramona Pascual.

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