UFC is back with another Pay-per-view event this weekend. UFC 268 is all set to take place at Madison Square Garden in Newyork on November 6. The event has the potential to be the fight card of the year. With multiple title fights and exciting match-ups, UFC 268 will be very thrilling to watch. Other than the main card, the preliminary card is also stacked with exciting fights. One of such is the lightweight bout between Al Laquinta and Bobby Green.
Laquinta(14-6) will be making his UFC comeback after a long two years back. The American has not been at his best in UFC in recent years as he has managed to win only one fight in his last three Octagon appearances. Laquinta last fought Dan At UFC 243 which he lost via unanimous decision. For Laquinta winning the fight against Green in his comeback will open up good opportunities in the future.
Green(27-12) has been in the UFC for a long time now. His UFC career is a continuous series of ups and downs as the fighter never managed to continue his winning streak. The fighter has faced defeat in both of his last two Octagon appearances. Both of them are decision losses. Green would be looking to take the opportunity to defeat Laquinta who has been away from the action for some time.
Al Laquinta vs Bobby Green Stats:
Stats | Al Iaquinta | Bobby Green |
---|---|---|
Wins | 14 | 27 |
Losses | 6 | 12 |
Height | 5′ 10″ | 5′ 10″ |
Division | Lightweight | Lightweight |
Reach | 70″ | 71″ |
Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
Al Laquinta vs Bobby Green fight breakdown and prediction:
Laquinta is conveniently a striker with good technique and decent accuracy. But for this fight against Green, Laquinta will be dependent on his wrestling skills to take down Green into the ground and put pressure on him. This game plan can be effective for Laquinta but he will have to make sure to time it perfectly as Green has a solid takedown defense. One of the most surprising elements of Laquinta’s fighting style is his right hook which he tends to land while faking a takedown. Green will have to be careful in his defense and look for that unpredictable striking.
Green on the other hand has great boxing abilities and can land a volume of strikes to dominate the fight. Green’s head movement is one of his main advantages that he tends to utilize to the fullest. Green has experience of fighting long bouts and has a great chin. Against Laquinta’s wrestling, Green’s defense would definitely come into play as it can create the difference between the fighters.
Laquinta has not been so active and nowadays mainly enjoys his real estate business. It’s difficult to say that the fighter is still serious about fighting and winning the belt. But Green has given some great performances lately and been active considering him being a veteran. This affects the prediction and the chances of Green winning the fight seems more.