5 potential opponents for Bobby Green after UFC Vegas 49 setback

#2. Bobby Green vs. Diego Ferreira

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Diego Ferreira is in an odd spot in the lightweight division, which might make him the perfect opponent for Bobby Green. On one hand, he is the No.15-ranked fighter in the deepest weight class in the UFC and boasts a win over a former champion in Anthony Pettis.

However, he has now lost three in a row, which makes him the ideal opponent for someone trying to enter the rankings. It would be great to see Green do just that and so making a fight that gives him the potential to do so seems important.

It also seems like an appropriate fight for Ferreira, who needs to prove that he deserves to remain in the rankings. A fight with the veteran would give him the opportunity to do that.

These two appear to be operating at a similar level at the moment. When you add the narrative of Green potentially entering the rankings with a win, it becomes a particularly entertaining bout that fans will want to see.

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#1. Bobby Green vs. Brad Riddell

Riddell is ranked no. 14 with a record of 10-2

Brad Riddell is another low-ranked fighter who Bobby Green could face next time out. The New Zealander is coming off the first loss of his UFC career to Rafael Fiziev and will now have to defend his spot in the rankings, potentially against a fighter outside the top 15.

Riddell was in great form prior to his recent loss, putting him in a very similar position to Green. These two seem to be operating at a comparable level, so this would be a competitive fight with real implications for the rest of the lightweight division.

Seeing the lower-ranked Riddell look to get back on track against the veteran would be a fun dynamic. The pair also prefer to keep their fights standing, so they could easily put on a very entertaining scrap. If Green were to win, he would also earn a spot in the UFC rankings.