Rising contender Islam Makhachev scored another impressive win at UFC Vegas 49. Against short-notice replacement Bobby Green, the Dagestani only needed one takedown and ground and pound to finish the main event still in the first round of the fight. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the performance
If Bobby Green could pull off this upset tonight . He would almost lock up a title shot . What a run that would be ! Let’s see #UFCVegas49
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 27, 2022
Respect to Bobby for taking the fight Islam is a monster he’s next for the title
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 27, 2022
Mount defense.