With former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner, Islam Makhachev dominated Thiago Moises for a fourth-round submission in the lightweight main event of UFC Fight Night from the Apex ...

Makhachev (19-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) and Moises (15-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC), already booked to meet at UFC on ESPN 26 on July 17, now will serve as the night’s five-round main event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Moises mounted almost no offense at all and Makhachev was able to finish him with a submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:38 of the fourth round. This was Makhachev's first UFC main event and his ...

The Islam Makhachev vs. Thiago Moises lightweight battle highlights the UFC Fight Night card Saturday (July 17, 2021). Makhachev is ranked No. 9 ranked with a 19-1 mark, while Moises, 15-5, is ...

Islam Makhachev faces Thiago Moises in a headlining lightweight bout at UFC on ESPN 26 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, July 17 (7/17/2021).

Makhachev was recently asked about the promotion's current iteration of male champions, a group of fighters that have one surprising fact in common: none of them reside from the United States, the ...

A lightweight clash between Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises will serve as the new main event for UFC on ESPN 26. Advertisement The matchup is a replacement for a previously scheduled ...

Islam Makhachev vs. Thiago Moises: Makhachev is a sizeable favorite for good reason. His dominant submission win over the tough as nails Drew Dober in March reminded what a force Makhachev can be ...