An important lightweight scrap headlines Saturday’s UFC Vegas 31 fight card from UFC Apex. In that matchup, Islam Makhachev, who is ranked No. 9 in the official UFC rankings, faces the No. 14 Thiago Moises.
Makhachev is a significant favorite heading into this scrap. He also has some pressure coming from one of his cornermen, former UFC lightweight champion.
“This Saturday, you have to prove yourself,” Nurmagomedov told ESPN. “Show the world who is Islam Makhachev. Not only Khabib’s brother. No. He has to be his own. Islam Makhachev. Best in the world. Eight-fight win streak.