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 ...

A meeting between No. 9 ranked Islam Makhachev and No. 14 ranked Thiago Moises in the main event of UFC Vegas 31 ended in a fourth-round submission courtesy of the Dagestani contender. The fight ...

I picture Makhachev walking backwards and when he tries to go for a takedown, I’ll defend it well. I’ll use my boxing, I will hurt him on the feet and I’ll finish the fight with a knockout.

Lightweight fighters Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises look to climb up the UFC rankings when they meet in the main event of the UFC Fight Night Makhachev vs. Moises fight card on Saturday.

The UFC is close to finalizing a lightweight bout between Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises at UFC Fight Night on July 17 in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN.

Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 26 Makhachev vs. Moises odds and lines, with picks and predictions. The prelims start at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN/ ESPN+, with the main card starting at 10 p.m. ET.

Islam Makhachev, protégé of Khabib Nurmagomedov, will see how his grappling fares against Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Thiago Moises on Saturday.

Islam Makhachev continues his dominant streak with an impressive win vs. Thiago Moises at UFC Fight Night. (0:41) Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff Writer Jul 18, 2021, 06:06 AM ...