5 potential opponents for Bobby Green after UFC Vegas 49 setback

#4. Bobby Green vs. Gregor Gillespie

Gillespie is ranked no. 9 with a record of 14-1

Gregor Gillespie could also present another tough challenge for Bobby Green, but it does appear to be a fight that could make sense. While Gillespie is another decorated grappler and is ranked No.9 in the division, he has struggled to find fights recently and so a bout with Green might tempt him.

Green's recent form and willingness to fight Islam Makhachev at such short notice ought to be rewarded. An opportunity to take on a lower-ranked opponent with a proper camp seems like a suitable prize for the veteran and Gillespie would appears to be a suitable opponent.

While it would be a challenge for Green to deal with Gillespie's excellent wrestling, 'The Gift' showed he can be caught with strikes in his fight with Kevin Lee. Perhaps the veteran Green might find more openings in this one than he did in his bout with Makhachev.

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#3. Bobby Green vs. Jim Miller

Miller's record stands at 34-16 (1 NC)

It is somewhat surprising that Bobby Green and Jim Miller have not fought already, given the lengthy runs they've each had in the lightweight division. The pair stand out as fighters who have continued to find success even as they've aged. A bout between the two UFC mainstays seems appropriate.

It would be great to see these two legends clash and a nice change of pace for each man as they've largely faced younger prospects recently. Despite that, they have both picked up plenty of wins and they've each won two of their last three bouts.

The winner of this bout would deserve a shot at a ranked opponent. Additionally, pairing these fighters together would create a high-profile bout and allow them to draw a lot more attention than some of their other recent fights. While Green would be unlikely to break into the rankings with a win, this is a fun alternative.