A confident Bobby Green has begun to search for his next opponent after Dan Hooker had to pull out of their highly anticipated bout. Dan Hooker had to be forced out of the fight due to a re-breaking in his arm and Bobby ‘King’ Green has looked to other UFC lightweights to fill the void.
Bobby Green has had an active 2023. King has fought in April, June and October and is now fighting again in December. This year has seen a mixture of results however the ‘King’ is currently on a two fight win streak with wins over Tony Ferguson and Grant Dawson. His scheduled bout against Dan Hooker was one of the most hyped fights for the end of the year however terrible news has struck MMA fans as Dan Hooker has had to pull out. However this hasn’t deterred Green as he has begun his search for a replacement.
‘I want to see whose gangster like me’ Green said on his Instagram account. ‘I fought on 10 days’ notice I went on two weeks notice. I’ve made weight, passed the f**k out, my lungs collapsed and everything on two weeks’ notice. I done did it all. Let me see who gangster like me. I guarantee don’t nobody step up. Let’s find out.’ Bobby Green has had a history of being a true professional as he has stepped up to fight Islam Makhachev last February.
Quotes via mmafighting.com
Lightweights respond to Bobby Green
While the war we wanted between Dan Hooker and Bobby Green wont happen this year, many UFC lightweights have responded to Green and have offered themselves to the chopping block.
Any of these fighters for Dan Hooker’s replacement would be absolutely amazing. However, Jared Gordon does have the most of a claim to this fight as Bobby Green v Jared Gordon happened earlier this year. The fight initially seemed to end in a Green knockout win however but after a review, it showed that Green had headbutted Gordon and the fight was ruled a no contest. This fight could wrap up a perfect 2023 for the ‘King’ as he would not only avenge his fight against Jared Gordon, but he would enter 2024 for with a strong three fight win streak. Who do you think should step up to fight Bobby Green at UFC Austin? Let us know in the comments below!
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