Event Recap: Best Fights From UFC Vegas 49: Islam Makhachev vs. Bobby Green

Number four lightweight contender Islam Makhachev clashed against Bobby Green in the main event of UFC Vegas 49. In case you missed the action live, here is a quick recap of the best action of the night. 

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Brahimaj bounced back into the win column by finishing Gillmore with a rear-naked choke in the first round. 

Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Michael Gillmore

McKinney secured his second UFC first-round finish in a row by stopping Ziam via a submission (Rare Naked Choke).

Terrance McKinney vs. Fares Ziam

Bahamondes dominated the fight and secured a third-round submission (Guillotine) finish over Rong. 

Zhu Rong vs. Igancio Bahamondes

Arman Tsarukyan vs. Joel Alvarez

Tsarukyan turned the fight into a bloodbath and bagged a devastating knockout win over Alvarez by stopping him at the 1:57 mark of the second round. 

Misha Cirkunov vs. Wellington Turman

Turman needed only 1:29 minutes of the second round to finish Cirkunov via submission (Armbar). 

Islam Makhachev vs. Bobby Green

Makhachev defended his win streak by defeating Green via a vicious ground-and-pound in the first round. 

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