After a massive UFC 264, the UFC returns on Saturday with UFC Fight Night from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nev. The main event features No. 9-ranked Islam Makhachev taking on No. 14-ranked Thiago Moises in lightweight action.
Makhachev is regarded as one of the premier prospects in the UFC and a future world champion. The 29-year-old is viewed as the next version of close friend, training partner, and former lightweight titlist, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Since losing to Adriano Martins at UFC 192, Makhachev has dominant in reeling off seven consecutive wins.
Looking to derail the hype type is the 26-year-old from Brazil. Things weren't going Moises way when he lost two of three. But then, Moises flipped the script and has won three in a row to insert himself into the UFC rankings.
The winner keeps the momentum going and inches closer to a title shot in the most profound division in the UFC.
Who will emerge victorious?
Here is everything you need to about UFC Fight Night: Islam Makhachev vs. Thiago Moises.
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises start time
- Date: Saturday, July 17
- Main card: 10:00 p.m. ET/3:00 a.m. BST
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET/5:15 a.m. BST
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises takes place on Saturday night with the prelims launching at 7 p.m. ET/Midnight BST and the main card kicking off at 10 p.m. ET. That spells a 3 a.m. start for the UK. Makhachev vs. Moises should make their walks to the Octagon at approximately 12:15 a.m., although that depends on the lengths of the previous bouts.
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises TV channel and live stream
- U.S.: ESPN/ESPN+
- U.K.: BT Sport 1
In the United States, the UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises prelims can be seen in its entiriety on ESPN and via live stream on ESPN+.
In the U.K., the event can be seen on BT Sport 1.
More details about how to watch in other countries can be found at UFC.com.
Where is UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises?
Makhachev vs. Moises will be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Makhachev competes at the venue for the second time while Moises fights at the home of the UFC for the fourth time.
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises fight odds
Bet MGM (as of July 12) has tabbed Makhachev as a massive favorite at -650, meaning a $650 bet will land you $100. Moises is listed as a +450 underdog, signaling that a $100 bet would net $450 if he's victorious Saturday night.
Islam Makhachev record and bio
- Nationality: Russian
- Born: September 27, 1991
- Height: 5-10
- Reach: 70 inches
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 19-1
Thiago Moises record and bio
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Born: March 23, 1995
- Height: 5-9
- Reach: 70.5 inches
- Total fights: 19
- Record: 15-4
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises fight card
Main card
- Islam Makhachev vs. Thiago Moisés; Lightweight
- Marion Reneau vs. Miesha Tate; Women's Bantamweight
- Jeremy Stephens vs. Mateusz Gamrot; Lightweight
- Rodolfo Vieira vs. Dustin Stolzfus; Middleweight
- Gabriel Benítez vs. Billy Quarantillo; Featherweight
Preliminary card
- Daniel Rodriguez vs. Preston Parsons; Welterweight
- Amanda Lemos vs. Montserrat Ruiz; Women's Strawweight
- Khalid Taha vs. Sergey Morozov; Bantamweight
- Miles Johns vs. Anderson dos Santos; Bantamweight
- Francisco Figueiredo vs. Malcolm Gordon; Flyweight
- Alan Baudot vs. Rodrigo Nascimento; Heavyweight