Bobby
Green took plenty of confidence into his headlining showdown
with Islam
Makhachev at
UFC Fight Night 202, but he ultimately met the same fate as
many of the Dagestani grappler’s opponents.
Green, who stepped in for Beneil
Dariush on short notice just two weeks after defeating Nasrat
Haqparast at UFC 271, was overwhelmed as soon as Makhachev took
him down, fallling via technical knockout 3:23 into Round 1.
Makhachev’s victory in the 160-pound catchweight affair was his 10
straight within the Las Vegas-based promotion.
Shortly after the loss, Green issued a brief statement on his
Instagram story.
“Expensive pain – expensive pain,” Green said. “Wins and losses.
Wins and losses. I just want to thank all my guys, all my peoples
for riding with me. I apologize, but this is what it comes with
when you throw this s— together, you know what I’m saying? It’s
last minute. I put it together as much as I can guys. I appreciate
you. The s—t we do for our families. Love you guys.”
The 35-year-old former King of the Cage champion has emerged as
something of a fan favorite in recent years, winning five of eight
Octagon appearances since 2020. His resume during that run also
includes notable triumphs over the likes of Al Iaquinta
and Clay
Guida.