Bobby Green Calls Out Herb Dean for the Early Stoppage Against Islam Makhachev at UFC Vegas 49

Bobby ‘The King’ Green, headlined a card for the first time in his long UFC career. However, it didn’t come under the best circumstances; ‘The King’ got the call to take the fight on two weeks’ notice. Though it was a catch-weight bout at 160 Lbs, it was still very little time to prepare for a mammoth task like Islam Makhachev.

The match played as expected; Makhachev took down Green and found the finish by TKO in the first round. Referee Herb Dean stopped the fight at 3:23 of round 1. However, ‘The King’ looked disappointed at the stoppage. Thus, he posted about the early stoppage on his Instagram story.

Green wrote, “I wish Herb would have gave me more time I asked him to let me fight.”

Bobby Green was disappointed that he didn’t put on a better performance for the fans. Since he took the fight on short notice, he asked for a full camp, for the rematch. Also, Green acknowledged Makhachev‘s strength.

Though Green showed unhappiness with the stoppage, from the outside, it looked like one of the better stoppages from Herb Dean.

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The fight card for UFC Vegas 49 was very entertaining, even the prelims had some amazing fights. The card was filled with young prospects, and they didn’t disappoint.

UFC Vegas 49 Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green prelims result

The prelims fights had some fighters making their debuts and some interesting prospects shining with impressive performances. Let’s look at the results for UFC Vegas 49 prelims.

Three big finishes at UFC Vegas 49 prelims

Ramiz Brahimaj vs Micheal Gillmore

The first finish of the night came in the second bout of the night in the welterweight division; when Ramiz Brahimaj was able to secure the submission against Micheal Gillmore.

Winner: Brahimaj via (2:02) Round 1 RNC submission

Terrance McKinney vs Farès Ziam

The next bout had the highly touted lightweight Terrance McKinney go against Farès Ziam. McKinney showed his dominance from the get-go and finished the fight quickly in an impressive outing.

Winner: McKinney via (2:11) Round 1 RNC submission

Rong Zhu vs Ignacio Bahamondes

The featured prelim had the lightweight sensation Ignacio Bahamondes take on Chinese fighter, Rong Zhu, in a lightweight bout. In a high-volume contest, which saw both fighters getting success, Bahamondes kept the winning moment and found the finish.

Winner: Bahamondes via (1:40) Round 3 Guillotine Choke submission

Debutants Shine at UFC Vegas 49

Victor Altamirano vs Carlos Hernandez

In the first bout of the night, Victor Altamirano took on Carlos Hernandez in a flyweight bout. Though both debutant fighters had a hard-fought bout, Carlos Hernandez won the razor-close fight via split decision.

Winner: Hernandez via split decision (30-27, 29-28, and 28-29)

Alejandro Pérez vs Jonathan Martinez

The third bout of the night saw the bantamweight Jonathan Martinez go up to the featherweight division against AKA fighter Alejandro Pérez. Despite getting dropped in the first round, Martinez won via unanimous decision.

Winner: Martinez via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Josiane Nunes vs Ramona Pascual

The fifth bout of the night involved a rare women’s featherweight bout. Brazilian Josiane Nunes was up against the debutant Ramona Pascual. Nunes completely shut down Pascual on the feet.

Winner: Nunes via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

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