Best Reactions From the MMA Community Including Kamaru Usman as Islam Makhachev Finishes Bobby Green at UFC Vegas Fight Night

Islam Makhachev walked the talk as he finished Bobby ‘King’ Green in the first round of their bout at UFC Vegas 49 to come even closer to the title fight he has been wanting for so long. The catchweight fight was put together in a hurry and it got finished just as quickly as well.

Bobby Green came in on a ten days’ short notice against Khabib Nurmagomedov’s disciple Islam Makhachev at UFC Vegas 49. Green, who is a UFC veteran, walked into the octagon as a huge underdog.

UFC fans reacted to the ‘quick’ fight:

“Islam Makhachev fights like a clingy dimepiece ex girlfriend. You can fight it all you want, but he gonna end up on top of you. #UFCVegas49”

“Islam is definitely going to be the one wearing the belt next. #UFCVegas49”

“Early stop but it is what it is, Islam is a monster #UFCVegas49”

Makhachev, who is an ace grappler and Sambo specialist, showed his prowess in both of the departments as he pushed Green onto the fence right from the start. Throughout the bout, he landed blows on ‘King’ to put the pressure on the 35-year-old.

It was only a matter of time until the fight got onto the mat and Makhachev did that in the third minute of the first round.

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Then Makhachev got on top of Green and made swift work of ‘King’ with ground and pound as he landed a flurry of punches on his unranked opponent. Referee Herb Dean stopped the fight and gave the win to the Russian via technical knockout.

What’s next for Islam Makhachev after his win over Bobby Green?

Although the Russian camp, including the lightweight legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, is vouching for a title shot for Islam Makhachev, the lightweight has asked for another fight.

Makhachev, in his post-fight interview, called out Beneil Dariush, who pulled out of the match because of an injury. The Russian urged him to get well and meet him in the octagon. Hence, that is the fight to make in a couple of months.

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That fight should work well and keep the Russian active while Charles Oliveira makes a title defense, potentially against Justin Gaethje.

What are your thoughts on the UFC Vegas 49 fight? Should Makhachev get the title fight next? Let us know in the comments below.