Damir Ismagulov beat Thiago Moises with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN+ 15 in Shenzhen, China.
Take a look inside the fight with former M-1 lightweight champion Ismagulov, who ran his winning streak to 14 fights, including his first three in the UFC.
Result: Damir Ismagulov def. Thiago Moises via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Updated records: Ismagulov (19-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC), Moises (12-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC) (UD)
Key stat: Ismagulov doubled up on Moises in the striking department and also landed the fight’s only knockdown.
Ismagulov on the fight’s key moment
“I knew Thiago was really tough and that during his camp he had trained with some really good fighters at his gym, so I knew that it wouldn’t be an easy fight.”
Ismagulov on the potential to train with his opponent
“I’m glad that I could defeat such a tough opponent and hopefully I’ll have a chance to train with him at his gym.”
Ismagulov on what he wants next
“I want to move down to the featherweight division and get to the top five.”
