Tag: Thiago Moises

Islam Makhachev (pictured) will try to continue his rise up the UFC lightweight ranks when he battles Thiago Moises on Saturday. (Image: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa)

UFC on ESPN 26: Can Thiago Moises Stop the Rise of Islam Makhachev?

Islam Makhachev is riding a seven-fight winning streak and has positioned himself as the heir apparent to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s line of Russian lightweight champions. But Thiago Moises will try to slow down his ascent on Saturday when the two face off in the main event of UFC on ESPN 26. […]