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Fighter on Fighter: Breaking down UFC Vegas 31’s Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moises Share this story Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Sambo specialist, Islam Makhachev, will square off with Brazilian prospect, Thiago Moises, this Saturday (July 17, 2021) at UFC Vegas 31 inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Much like his team mate Khabib Nurmagomedov before him, UFC Lightweights are not all that excited about fighting Makhachev. He’s a miserable match up, an overwhelming wrestler who doesn’...

UFC lightweight prospect Thiago Moises will not change his ways ahead of his first-ever main event at UFC Vegas 31. Paired up against the man Khabib Nurmagomedov himself said would take his place in the division, Islam Makhachev, the Brazilian sees the fight as just another day in the office. In an interview with Super Lutas, Moises claimed to not care about Islam’s hype ahead of their clash. In fact, Thiago prefers to focus on what he will bring to the table, and if all goes according to pla...

MMA Best Bets: UFC Vegas 31 Written by  This article is part of our MMA Best Bets series. The UFC is back at the UFC Apex on Saturday, July 17 for UFC Vegas 31. In the main event, top-15 lightweights collide as Islam Makhachev battles, Thiago Moises. In this series of articles, Ill share my favorite play, an underdog pick, a prop, and a two-fighter parlay I like. All lines are taken from William Hill online sportsbook and are accurate as of the post date of this article. Weight Class: Womens ...

DraftKings MMA: UFC Vegas 31 Preview Written by  This article is part of our DraftKings MMA series. UFC Vegas 31 was supposed to be headlined by Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez before the former was forced to withdraw due to injury. Its a bummer that we wont get to see that fight for a while, but this new main event has all sorts of potential. If youre hoping to turn the event into an opportunity to build your DFS bankroll, DraftKings.com has you covered with a full slate of contests, includi...

UFC lightweight Thiago Moises believes his headlining fight with Islam Makhachev this weekend will be more competitive than the odds suggest. At the age of just 26, Moises will be fighting in his first UFC main event after winning his last three fights. After defeats to top contender Beneil Dariush and rising prospect Damir Ismagulov succumbed him to a 1-2 record in the promotion, decision victories over Bobby Green and Alexander Hernandez, as well as a second-round achilles lock submission aga...

UFC Vegas 31 predictions: ‘Makhachev vs Moises’ late ‘Prelims’ undercard preview Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN/  this weekend (Sat., July 17, 2021) when UFC Vegas 31: “Makhachev vs. Moises” returns to UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. MMAmania.com’s Patrick Stumberg continues the UFC Vegas 31 “Prelims” party with the second (and final) installment of a two-part undercard preview series below. Share this story Photo by Louis G...

Islam Makhachev vs. Thiago Moises The UFC Vegas 31 main event is something of a mismatch according to the oddsmakers. You’ll have to bet really big to see any type of worthwhile return on the -600 favourite Islam Makhachev. The heir to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s throne is one of the brightest prospects in MMA. Many had expected him to be fighting an upper-echelon guy at this event but for one reason or another he ends up squaring off against the #14 ranked Thiago Moises. The +450 underdog can’...

UFC Vegas 31 predictions: ‘Makhachev vs Moises’ early ‘Prelims’ undercard preview Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN/ESPN+ this weekend (Sat., July 17, 2021) when UFC Vegas 31: “Makhachev vs. Moises” returns to UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. MMAmania.com’s Patrick Stumberg kicks off the UFC Vegas 31 “Prelims” party with the first installment of a two-part undercard preview series below. Share this story Photo by Louis Grasse/Px...

MMA Fighting Share this story A lightweight matchup has been added to the UFC’s August pay-per-view card. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Rafael Fiziev and Bobby Green will fight at UFC 265. The event takes place Aug. 7 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. ESPN was first to report the booking. Fiziev will make his fifth octagon appearance and enters the bout a winner of three straight. After losing his promotional de...

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