Islam Makhachev vs. Thiago Moises Promoted To July 17 Main Event

The July 17 UFC Fight Night officially has a new main event, with the scheduled bout between Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises being promoted to the card’s main event. After it was revealed last week that Max Holloway was forced to withdraw from …

The July 17 UFC Fight Night officially has a new main event, with the scheduled bout between Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises being promoted to the card’s main event. After it was revealed last week that Max Holloway was forced to withdraw from the July 17 UFC Fight Night main event against Yair Rodriguez, Giga […]

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Thiago Moises Plans To “Surprise A Lot Of People” Against Makhachev

Hype notwithstanding, Thiago Moises is ready to prove he’s title worthy and plans to take out Islam Makhachev in the process. Rising UFC lightweight Thiago Moises understands that if he is able to take out Makhachev that it will only lead him dow…

Hype notwithstanding, Thiago Moises is ready to prove he’s title worthy and plans to take out Islam Makhachev in the process. Rising UFC lightweight Thiago Moises understands that if he is able to take out Makhachev that it will only lead him down the roads he driving for. With high praise constantly falling from Khabib […]

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REPORT | Islam Makhachev To Face Thiago Moises On July 17

Islam MakhachevTop lightweight contender, Islam Makhachev, is set to take on Thiago Moises over three rounds on July 17 according to a report from ESPN journalist, Brett Okamoto. “Islam Makhachev will return to the Octagon on July 17, per sources,” Okamoto wrote on social media. “Makhachev vs. Thiago Moises set for a three-rounder at UFC Fight […]

Islam Makhachev

Top lightweight contender, Islam Makhachev, is set to take on Thiago Moises over three rounds on July 17 according to a report from ESPN journalist, Brett Okamoto.

“Islam Makhachev will return to the Octagon on July 17, per sources,” Okamoto wrote on social media. “Makhachev vs. Thiago Moises set for a three-rounder at UFC Fight Night.”

The supposed heir to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s lightweight throne looked impressive earlier this year when he picked up a submission win over Drew Dober at UFC 259.

After that fight Makhachev was aiming high in terms of his next opponent. The Russian was publicly chasing a fight with former 155lb king, Rafael Dos Anjos. Makachev even suggested he could be Justin Gaethje’s next opponent.

So, fans may be surprised to hear he’s booked to face Moises who is not currently ranked at lightweight.

Nonetheless, the Brazilian submission specialist has been in impressive form lately. Moises has won three straight fights, submitting Michael Johnson before picking up back-to-back decision wins over Bobby Green and Alexander Hernandez.

Check out what the July 17 card looks like (so far) below.

Marion Reneau vs. Miesha Tate
Islam Makhachev vs. Thiago Moises
Amir Albazi vs. Ode Osbourne
Sergey Morozov vs. Khalid Taha
Guram Kutateladze vs. Don Madge
Cameron Else vs. Aaron Phillips
Herbert Burns vs. Billy Quarantillo
Francisco Figueredo vs. Malcolm Gordon
Anderson dos Santos vs. Miles Johns
Alan Baudot vs. Rodrigo Nascimento
Phil Hawes vs. Deron Winn

Do you think Islam Makhachev will continue his winning run on July 17?

Thiago Moises Wants Ranked Opponent After Win Against Hernandez

Thiago Moises wants Al Iaquinta or a ranked opponent after beating out Alexander Hernandez on the judge’s scorecards last Saturday. At UFC Vegas 20, the two featherweight prospects capped off the preliminaries with one of the best fights of the n…

Thiago Moises wants Al Iaquinta or a ranked opponent after beating out Alexander Hernandez on the judge’s scorecards last Saturday. At UFC Vegas 20, the two featherweight prospects capped off the preliminaries with one of the best fights of the night. While a lot of the action was back and forth initially, it seemed Thiago […]

Alexander Hernandez Thinks He Beat Moises: ‘Silence The Commentary’

Alexander HernandezTo fans of MMA, one of the fights that stood out beforehand on UFC Vegas 20 was the featured prelim between Alexander Hernandez and Thiago Moises. In hindsight, it was one of the more memorable fights on a relatively lacklustre card. The fight was a back and forth display of striking prowess from both fighters. […]

Alexander Hernandez

To fans of MMA, one of the fights that stood out beforehand on UFC Vegas 20 was the featured prelim between Alexander Hernandez and Thiago Moises. In hindsight, it was one of the more memorable fights on a relatively lacklustre card.

The fight was a back and forth display of striking prowess from both fighters. It was Moises who took the unanimous decision, much to the shock of Hernandez.

Hernandez has since taken to social media to give fans some insight into the reasoning behind his reaction. He posted a picture on his Instagram account, which had the following caption:

“Silence the commentary, watch this fight, and convince me I didn’t win 2 1/2 of 3 rounds. It’s extremely difficult to rationalize and agree with the outcome, but it is the outcome. Three more fights to come this year. Onward.”

As Hernandez states, regardless of ones thought’s on the decision, the outcome is the outcome. Hernandez must move on from the disappointing loss. He does add that he wishes to fight three more times this coming year, which could very well see him claw a path back into the rankings. His previous fight against Chris Gruetzemacher showcased the potetnial that Hernandez does have. A consistent run at 155lbs could well change Hernandez from prospect to contender.

Do you agree with Hernandez about the Judges scoring? Let us know in the comments.

Alex Hernandez Talks Shared History With Thiago Moises

Alex Hernandez faces Thiago Moises on February 27 for UFC Vegas 20, and Hernandez more than welcomes the match-up. Oddly enough, the two lightweights have been circling each other for a while. Both men fought in Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) before en…

Alex Hernandez faces Thiago Moises on February 27 for UFC Vegas 20, and Hernandez more than welcomes the match-up. Oddly enough, the two lightweights have been circling each other for a while. Both men fought in Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) before entering the UFC and when Hernandez spoke with MMA News, they seemed to be […]