Khabib Nurmagomedov was incredibly delighted to see his longtime friend and teammate Islam Makhachev record a submission win at UFC Vegas 31. Challenging Thiago Moises in the main event, Makhachev put on a dominating show against the Brazilian. After three fairly comfortable rounds, the Dagestani took Moises’ back and choked him out viciously in the…
Islam Makhachev established himself as a legitimate lightweight contender with an emphatic submission win over Thiago Moises in the main event at UFC Vegas 31. After his eighth consecutive win in a row, Makhachev proceeded to call out Rafael dos Anjos who is currently ranked No.6 on the lightweight ladder. No.8-ranked Dan Hooker was surprised that…
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov reacted to the victory of his comrade Islam Makhachev over Brazilian Thiago Moises in the main event of the UFC Vegas 31 in Las Vegas. “It was a great job, Brother Islam. Let’s move on. One more fight this year – and it will be just a good situation….
Rated Russian lightweight UFC Islam Makhachev after an early victory over Brazilian Thiago Moises in the main fight of UFC Vegas 31 said that the priority opponent for the next fight for him is the former interim champion of the lightweight division Tony Ferguson. “If I am given a choice, I would like to fight…
UFC Vegas 31 event is headlined by a key lightweight bout between perennial division contenders Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises. Makhachev (19-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since UFC 259, where he scored a third round submission victory over Drew Dober. The Russian standout has gone a perfect 7-0 since suffering his…
Thiago Moises, who meets Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC Vegas 31, has been very complimentary of his Russian foe, who has been hyped up by none other than Khabib Nurmagomedov as the next big thing in the lightweight division after going 19-1 in the sport and winning his past seven in the…
In Las Vegas (Nevada, USA), the official weighing procedure for the participants of tomorrow’s UFC on ESPN 26 has ended, the main event of which will be a lightweight bout between a fighter from Russia Islam Makhachev (19-1-0 MMA) and Brazilian Thiago Moises (15-4-0 MMA). Among those weighing in were Islam Makhachev (19-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) and Thiago…
UFC Vegas 31’s new headliner is Islam Makhachev vs. Thiago Moises after the postponement of a featherweight headliner between ex-champ Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez. The bout will be contested over five rounds. The news was confirmed to MMA Fighting by multiple people with knowledge of the shift after an initial report from MMA Junkie….
The rating Russian lightweight (up to 70 kg) UFC fighter Islam Makhachev ironically explained on social networks the organization of his fight with the little-known Brazilian Thiago Moises, which will take place on July 17 at the UFC Fight Night. “On July 17th in Las Vegas I will have the next fight. In the near…
The UFC management again failed to fulfill the request of the rating Russian lightweight Islam Makhachev and find him a top rival. According to the MMA Junkie portal, referring to a source familiar with the situation, the next opponent of the Russian will be the Brazilian Thiago Moises. Their fight will take place on July…
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