Bobby Green is all set to make a comeback to the octagon this weekend against the Dagestani lightweight fighter, Islam Makhachev, in a five-round fight. ‘King’, who took up the fight on short notice, will aim to break the Russian’s nine-fight win streak.
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Ahead of his second fight in 2022, let us take a look at his UFC Vegas 3 interview. After beating Clay Guida, Bobby Green revealed a very personal aspect of his life and delivered a powerful message to his audience.
“You can’t beat hate with hate. You beat hate with love. So, everyone out there, please stop fighting. Please, come together.”
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He said, “We’ve been fighting right now in this time in our country… Everyone’s fighting, everyone’s looting. This is my father. I was born in foster care. I didn’t have a mother or father. They gave me away… This is my dad here, Jacob Benny. He’s been there since the beginning, he’s done everything. He’d lay his life down for me and I’d lay his life down for him.”
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‘King’ Green continued, “I don’t judge any man on the color of their skin, but the content of their character. We’re here, we love. It doesn’t matter what color are us. It’s all about love. You can’t beat hate with hate. You beat hate with love. So everyone out there, please stop fighting. Please come together.”
Bobby Green slams ‘boring’ Islam Makhachev
Bobby Green took up his upcoming bout against Makhachev merely two weeks after his recent knockout victory over Nasrat Haqparast. If this fight goes in favor of the American, it is sure that he will be in line for the title.
In the buildup of their impending bout at UFC Vegas 49, Bobby ‘King’ Green made a bold claim on Makhachev in his interview with MMA Junkie.
He said, “Even if he’s getting finishes, it’s still been boring. So my whole thing is entertainment, excitement. He can be championship material, but it’s just f**king boring. Nobody wants to see it. Nobody cares. I fall asleep watching his fights.”
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Green is coming off a recent knockout win and is undoubtedly a very exciting fighter. However, Makhachev will be his sternest test yet. Who do you think will walk away with the win at UFC Vegas 49? Let us know in the comments section below.
