Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev believes Dustin Poiriers window to become champion has passed. How about taking on Islam Makhachev in 10 days.

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According to Islam Makhachev Bobby Green wasnt his first choice but hes the only one who answered the call.

. 26 against a Makhachev. This weekend at UFC Vegas 49 Makhachev will look to extend his winning streak to 10 when he takes on Bobby Green in the main event. Atop the UFC Vegas 49 main card lightweight contender Islam Makhachev scored a first-round TKO on Bobby Green thanks to a non-stop barrage of ground strikes.

Islam Makhachev says Bobby Green was not the first person that was asked to fight him. Fans who have been following Islam Makhachevs UFC career can attest. When Beneil Dariush was forced out due to a foot injury Makhachev hoped hed get a ranked lightweight as a replacement for his main event at UFC Fight Night 202 on Saturday.

Islam Makhachev got a good chuckle when the subject of Bobby Greens wrestling skills was brought up in a recent interview. On 10 days notice it was revealed that Beneil Dariush had been forced out of his UFC Vegas 49 main event fight against Makhachev. Not done yet and likely a catch weight.

Per sources Green will replace the injured Beneil Dariush on Feb. But both have. But Makhachev 21-1 MMA 10-1 UFC didnt get his wish and wound up drawing.

Yet for Makhachev he believes Oliveira is too slick on the ground for Gaethje and will submit him to defend his belt which will set up a fight between them. However shortly thereafter Bobby Green agreed to step up on short notice and take the fight but according to Makhachev three fighters were asked. Makhachev 22-1 MMA 11-1 UFC extended his winning streak to 10 consecutive fights on Saturday when he earned a first-round TKO of late replacement Green 29-13-1 MMA 10-8-1 UFC at the UFC.

Ahead Of His First Main Event Saturday February 26 vs Islam Makhachev At UFC Fight Night King Walks Us Through His UFC Debut In 2013. Although Islam Makhachev thinks Oliveira is an easy opponent for him the Brazilian still needs to beat Justin Gaethje at UFC 274 on May 7. Makhachev waited for a perfect.

I think Oliveira is going to beat Justin Gaethje and it will be 11 winning streak. UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev is naming names. Islam Makhachev expects his coronation as lightweight champion to take place in his next fight after running through Bobby Green in the UFC Fight Night 202 main event.

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