This UFC betting preview for Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green will share the odds, picks, prediction, stats and stream for how to watch the UFC fights tonight for UFC Vegas 49.
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UFC Fight Night — Catch Weight Bout | Main Event
Islam Makhachev (21-1-0, 3 KO, 10 Sub) vs. Bobby “King” Green (29-12-1, 9 KO, 9 Sub)
Date: Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022
Fight Time: This will be the final fight on the main card, which begins at 7 p.m. EST.
Venue: UFC APEX — Las Vegas, NV
Coverage: ESPN+
If it feels like Bobby Green just fought, it’s because he did. Two weeks ago, actually. This main event was supposed to be a battle between two top lightweight contenders. However, Beneil Dariush hurt his ankle and is unable to fight. Green will be at a disadvantage in the weight department. He is also a massive underdog against Islam Makhachev.
While fighting only two weeks ago does put Green at a disadvantage, this UFC odds are lopsided for more reasons than that. Islam is an incredibly powerful grappler who will be looking to get the fight to the mat quickly. He has won three straight fights by submission.
With Islam’s only UFC loss coming back in 2015, the 30-year-old has been running through the division. While we all want to see the fight between him and Dariush, if Islam impresses enough, there is a chance his next fight will be for the Lightweight Title against the winner of Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje.
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Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green Odds & Betting Info
UFC betting odds for UFC Fight Night are taken from BetUS Sportsbook.
Moneyline:
Method of Victory:
Islam Makhachev
- KO/TKO or DQ: (+285)
- Submission: (-110)
- Decision: (+300)
Bobby Green
- KO/TKO or DQ: (+750)
- Submission: (+1800)
- Decision: (+1000)
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Fighter Comparison
Islam Makhachev | NAME | Bobby Green |
21-1-0 | RECORD | 29-12-1 |
Russia | COUNTRY | USA |
5-10 | HEIGHT | 5-10 |
181 lbs | WEIGHT | 165 lbs |
70.5 in | REACH | 71 in |
40.5 in | LEG REACH | 40 in |
14% | KO WIN % | 34% |
48% | SUB WIN % | 28% |
38% | DEC WIN % | 38% |
Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green Betting Trends & Stats
– Islam Makhachev defeated Dan Hooker, by submission, in his last fight on Oct. 30, 2021.
– Bobby Green defeated Nasrat Haqparast, by unanimous decision, in his last fight on Feb. 12, 2022.
– Makhachev averages 2.21 significant strikes landed per minute with a 58% accuracy rate.
– Green averages 5.93 significant strikes landed per minute with a 51% accuracy rate.
– Makhachev averages 0.79 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 70% defense rate.
– Green averages 3.65 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 62% defense rate.
– Makhachev averages 3.37 takedowns per 15 minutes.
– Green has a 72% takedown defense rate.
Stats via UFC.com
Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green Prediction
UFC Vegas 49 Makhachev-Green prediction is from Tapology Fight Predictions.
Winner: Islam Makhachev (89%)
Method of Victory: Submission (77%)