Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green betting odds, fight info and fan predictions for UFC Vegas 49 bout

Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green UFC fight info, date and time

Main event

Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green is set to go down at UFC Vegas 49: UFC Fight Night at 10:30pm EST on Saturday 26th February 2022 in a 160lbs catchweight matchup.

Bobby Green steps into this huge fight on just 10 days’ notice after Beneil Dariush pulled out with a foot injury. Green fought as recently as February 12th, beating Nasrat Haqparast via unanimous decision at UFC 271.

Islam Makhachev boasts an impressive 9-fight win streak, with his submission victory over Dan Hooker at UFC 267 making it three submission finishes in a row for the Russian.

Bobby Green vs Islam Makhachev betting odds

Islam Makhachev will be the betting favorite with opening odds of -1000.

Bobby Green is the betting underdog with opening odds of +600.

Fight information

This matchup between Bobby Green vs Islam Makhachev was first reported on February 17th by Brett Okamoto.

What’s that you say? Bobby Green in his UFC main event? How about taking on Islam Makhachev in 10 days? Per sources, Green will replace the injured Beneil Dariush on Feb. 26 against a Makhachev. Not done yet, and likely a catch weight. But both have agreed to the fight. pic.twitter.com/3hpRYd8ZFt

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 17, 2022

The headline fight at UFC Vegas 49 was scheduled to be Islam Makhachev vs Beneil Dariush. However, Dariush pulled out with a foot injury 10 days before the fight.

This bout will be a five-round main event to headline the UFC Vegas 49 card. It will be contested at a 160lbs catchweight.

Bobby Green

Bobby Green only just notched up a decision victory of Nasrat Haqparast before agreeing to take this fight. He has won two fights in a row, the other a first-round KO against Al Iaquinta.

Bobby Green stunned Al Iaquinta and smelled the finish 😳

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— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 7, 2021

Green has won 5 of his last 7 UFC fights, including notable victories over Lando Vanatta and Clay Guida. He was also involved in an exhilarating Fight of the Night with Rafael Fiziev at UFC 265 in August.

Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev is considered to be next in line for a title shot after Justin Gaethje should he get past late-replacement Bobby Green. He has won nine fights in a row, with his last three wins all coming via submission.

GIVE THIS MAN HIS RESPECT!!!@MakhachevMMA with the round 1️⃣ kimura.

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— UFC (@ufc) October 30, 2021

Makhachev hasn’t lost a fight in over 6 years since he suffered a shock knockout loss in his second-ever UFC fight against Adriano Martins in October 2015.

How they match up

Bobby Green and Islam Makhachev are both the same height at 5”10. Green is 5 years older than Makhachev at 35 years old.

The striking stats show a big difference in terms of strikes landed and absorbed. Green lands more than double the significant strikes per minute than Makhachev (5.93 to 2.21), although he also absorbs far more strikes per minute (3.65 to 0.79).

Makhachev adopts a takedown-heavy approach to his fights. Makhachev leads with an average of 3.37 TD’s per 15 minutes, while Green lands 1.36 TD’s per 15 minutes.

Reasons to watch

This will be an intriguing fight between two Lightweights on a hot streak. Given that neither fighter has trained for their opponent, anything could happen in this short-notice matchup.

Islam Makhachev is touted by many as the heir to the 155lbs throne and has looked almost untouchable in his last few fights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUZR6lZfRuw

Bobby Green is one of the smoothest boxers in the UFC who is extremely hard to hit. His stick-and-move style could cause serious problems for Makhachev. 

The stakes

The stakes are still massive for Islam Makhachev despite Dariush dropping out. A win here would likely put him next in line for a title shot after Oliviera fights Gaethje. 

Bobby Green has little to lose and everything to gain in this fight. Beating Makhachev on 10 days’ notice would give Green a legendary victory that would be remembered for years.

Bobby Green vs Islam Makhachev predictions

The oddsmakers’ predictions have Islam Makhachev as the prohibitive favorite with opening odds of -1000. 

Makhachev’s training partner and former 155lb champion, Khabib Nurmagamedov, sees Makhachev as the next champion in the division.

Bobby Green vs Islam Makhachev picks

Former UFC fighter and analyst Dan Hardy believes Makhachev’s ground game will prove too strong:

“If Bobby Green finds himself on the ground, I can see him getting mauled by Makhachev.”

Kenny Florian made the following pick on the Anik & Florian podcast:

 “Bobby Green is a very unorthodox fighter. But, Makhachev has looked so dominant. I see him being a champion in the future.”

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Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green tale of the tape

• Significant 5 year age difference: Makhachev is the younger fighter at 30 years old.
• Green has a slight 1 inch reach advantage.
• Significant experience difference: Green has 20 more professional MMA fights than Makhachev.

Islam Makhachev	vs	Bobby Green
30	Age	35
22	Fights	42
21	Wins	29
1	Losses	12
3	KO’s	10
10	Subs	8
5′ 10	Height (in)	5′ 10
70.5	Reach (in)	71

Thiago Moisés vs Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green
Islam Makhachev Win • Submission R4 2:38	vs. Thiago Moisés	Bobby Green Loss • Decision R3 5:00

Islam Makhachev fighter profile and recent form

Islam Makhachev is a 30 year old male fighter from Russia with 21 pro wins and 1 losses. See Islam Makhachev’s full MMA record.

Islam Makhachev has a 62% finish rate, including 3 by knockout, 10 by submission, 8 by decision.

Islam Makhachev is currently riding a 9 fight win streak.

Last 5 bouts

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Weight class	Org
Win	20-1-0	Dan Hooker	SUB R1 2:23	UFC 267	2021-10-30	Lightweight	UFC
Win	19-1-0	Thiago Moisés	SUB R4 2:38	UFC Fight Night	2021-07-17	Lightweight	UFC
Win	18-1-0	Drew Dober	SUB R3 1:37	UFC 259	2021-03-06	Lightweight	UFC
Win	17-1-0	Davi Ramos	DEC R3 5:00	UFC 242	2019-09-07	Lightweight	UFC
Win	16-1-0	Arman Tsarukyan	DEC R3 5:00	UFC on ESPN+ 7	2019-04-20	Lightweight	UFC

Bobby “King” Green fighter profile and recent form

Bobby Green is a 35 year old male fighter from United States with 29 pro wins and 12 losses. See Bobby Green’s full MMA record.

Bobby Green has a 63% finish rate, including 10 by knockout, 8 by submission, 11 by decision.

Bobby Green is currently riding a 2 fight win streak.

Last 5 bouts

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Weight class	Org
Win	28-12-1	Nasrat Haqparast	DEC R3 5:00	UFC 271	2022-02-12	Lightweight	UFC
Win	27-12-1	Al Iaquinta	KO/TKO R1 2:25	UFC 268	2021-11-06	Lightweight	UFC
Loss	27-11-1	Rafael Fiziev	DEC R3 5:00	UFC 265	2021-08-07	Lightweight	UFC
Loss	27-10-1	Thiago Moisés	DEC R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night	2020-10-31	Lightweight	UFC
Win	26-10-1	Alan Patrick	DEC R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night	2020-09-12	Lightweight	UFC