5 Crucial Things To know about Islam Makhachev's Next Opponent - Bobby Green

Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green are set to lock horns on Feb 26 at UFC Vegas 49. Ahead of this memorable clash, let's have a look at five crucial things about "King." 

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Foster kid

Bobby Green was a foster kid from the tender age of 5. Green estimates that he lived in 50 different houses until he was in his early 20s. 

Special appearance on a reality show

Green made an appearance on the MTV/MTV2 reality show Bully Beatdown in Feb 2010, where he was really appreciated by the public.

Almost sent to Iraq

Green was nearly deployed to Iraq when he was about 18 years old. However, his teacher provided him shelter to protect the young kid.

Fighter since childhood

Green, a two-time state wrestling champion in high school, was gifted and charismatic. During one of these amateur events, he pulled off a WWE-style hurracanrana.

Detention 

According to Fox Sports, Green acknowledged blowing gas in the face of a sergeant while being searched, costing him ten days in solitary detention. It was a life-altering event for the fighter.

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