Islam Makhachev once again showed why he was an overwhelming betting favorite. With former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov coaching in his corner, Makhachev steamrolled over Thiago Moises to win UFC Vegas 31’s replacement main event via fourth-round submission and continue his rise into lightweight contention. What mattered most from UFC Vegas 31? Let’s hit our three biggest takeaways from a violent night.
1. It’s time
It’s nearly here. Can you feel it?