It was a disappointing night at the office for Bobby Green as his bout against Jared Gordon ended in a no-contest. The two lightweights faced each other on the main card of UFC Vegas 71. Unfortunately for Green, victory celebrations turned into disappointment after an accidental headbutt led to a no-contest ruling.
Green was looking to shake off his 2-fight losing skid and go home with his paycheck. The no-contest foiled his plans and left him frustrated.
However, the 36-year-old has now received an offer from another lightweight for a quick turnaround.
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Bobby Green gets a callout after no-contest at UFC Vegas 71
While Bobby Green may not have gotten the desired outcome against Jared Gordon, another lightweight star is willing to give him a shot at something better. Following the events at UFC Vegas 71, Arman Tsarukyan has issued an offer for Green.
In a recent tweet, Tsarukyan let ‘King’ Green know that he was ready to fight him. “I still don’t have an opponent, if you need money @BobbyKGreen,” wrote the 26-year-old.
I still don’t have an opponent, if you need money @BobbyKGreen https://t.co/SzipkUbxlT
— Arman Tsarukyan UFC (@ArmanUfc) April 23, 2023
Tsarukyan was responding to a tweet showing Green venting his frustration during the post-fight press conference. According to Green, it was not the headbutt that affected Gordon. He said that he followed Gordon to the ground and landed elbows that disoriented him.
Therefore, Green believed he should have gotten the win and his paycheck. The 36-year-old left the press conference rather quickly after stating he needed his money.
Is Green vs. Tsarukyan the fight to make?
Arman Tsarukyan was all set to fight Renato Moicano on April 29. Unfortunately, Moicano had to pull out of the bout due to an injury. However, the #8 ranked Tsarukyan is keen on staying on the card and saw an opportunity in Green’s recent situation.
Tsarukyan is one of the most highly-rated prospects in the UFC with a 6-2 record in the promotion. His only two losses were against Islam Makhachev and Mateusz Gamrot.
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A win against Moicano would have helped him climb up the rankings and angle for the title. He recently called out Beneil Dariush after his UFC 288 bout against Charles Oliveira fell apart owing to Do Bronx’s injury.
As for Green, a win against Tsarukyan would be an impressive feat. Additionally, he can earn the paycheck he missed out on at UFC Vegas 71.
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