UFC Contenders Call out Bobby Green for Short Notice Fight in Austin
Bobby "King" Green finds himself without an opponent after Dan Hooker withdrew from UFC Austin due to an arm injury. Their December 2 showdown is likely to be rescheduled or cancelled altogether.
However, a small number of lightweight contenders have thrown their hats into the ring to face Green on short notice.
Rafael Dos Anjos Bids for a Shot at Bobby Green
Former UFC lightweight champ Rafael Dos Anjos was quick to put his name forward. In a post on X, "RDA" exclaimed, "Hey Bobby Green, Austin is [my] backyard. Let's scrap."
He followed up proposing a catchweight bout:
"I can make 165/170 let’s do it."
Jared Gordon Demands a Bobby Green Rematch, Paul Felder Agrees
"Run it back," declared Jared Gordon in a post on X. "Flash" and Green fought back in April, the bout was scored a no-contest after Green scored a flash knockout after a clash of heads.
UFC commentator Paul Felder agreed that the Gordon vs. Green rematch is the fight to make:
"This is the answer I think for green. Both guys were just getting started when they fought. Jared coming off a huge win and still in shape."
Terrance McKinney Calls out Bobby Green: 'Every Torch Must Be Passed Down'
Lightweight threat Terrance McKinney admitted it "would be an honor to throw down with King, but every torch must be passed down."
"T-Wrecks" followed up with, "I'm a gangsta like that too. Matt Frevola 10 day notice. Drew Dober 8 day notice. Brandon Marotte 6 day notice."
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