Thiago Moises as Driven as Ever

Thiago Moises believes he has finally arrived at the intersection where promise meets performance.

The 29-year-old Brazilian will look to steady himself in the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight pecking order when he does battle with Trey Ogden as part of the UFC Fight Night 249 undercard this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Moises enters the cage having compiled a 7-6 record across his 13 appearances inside the Octagon.

“I’m approaching my peak,” he told Sherdog.com, “but I have many years ahead of me. My goal is to become champion, and I believe I have all I need, physically and technically. My current focus is to go on a winning streak. I want to fight three or four times…