UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moisés
United States
Main Card • Final
Russia
R4, 2:38
Brazil
R3, 1:53
Performance of the Night
Poland
R1, 1:05
Performance of the Night
R3, 1:54
Performance of the Night
R3, 3:40
Fight of the Night
Mexico
Prelims • Final
R1, 3:47
R1, 0:35
Kazakhstan
R3, 5:00
Lebanon
Canada
R3, 5:00
France
R2, 1:29
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Billy Quarantillo and Gabriel Benítez each received $50,000 for their high-paced featherweight slugfest, which saw Quarantillo stop Benítez with punches in Round 3.
Performance of the Night: Miesha Tate collected $50,000 for her dominant return after nearly five years away, stopping Marion Reneau via third-round TKO.
Performance of the Night: Mateusz Gamrot secured $50,000 for executing a 65-second kimura submission over longtime veteran Jeremy Stephens in the opening round.
Performance of the Night: Rodolfo Vieira earned $50,000 after rallying to submit Dustin Stoltzfus via rear-naked choke at 1:54 of Round 3.
Note: Rodrigo Nascimento was initially announced as a Performance of the Night recipient, but the award was subsequently withheld after he tested positive for ritalinic acid in his post-fight drug screening.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | $50,000 | $102,000 | |
| WIN | $46,000 | $46,000 | — | $92,000 | |
| WIN | $17,000 | $17,000 | $50,000 | $84,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $67,000 | — | — | $67,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $64,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| NC | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $26,055 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| NC | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Disclosed fighter purses were reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Total estimated payouts include official base purses, contractual win bonuses, and verified post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night). Rodrigo Nascimento was originally awarded a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, but it was subsequently withheld/rescinded following his positive drug test for ritalinic acid; he was also fined $1,945.36 by the NSAC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moisés
Islam Makhachev extended his UFC lightweight winning streak to eight consecutive fights, tying Charles Oliveira for the longest active win streak in the 155-pound division at the time.
Islam Makhachev won his first career UFC headliner, securing his first fourth-round finish inside the Octagon by submitting Thiago Moisés via rear-naked choke at 2:38 of Round 4.
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate successfully returned from a nearly five-year retirement (1,708 days), scoring her first stoppage victory inside the Octagon since March 2016.
Miesha Tate landed three takedowns against Marion Reneau, extending her all-time promotional record for the most takedowns landed in UFC women’s bantamweight division history to 32.
Mateusz Gamrot forced Jeremy Stephens to tap out to a kimura in just 65 seconds (1:05 of Round 1), establishing the fastest kimura submission in UFC lightweight history.
Gamrot’s finish over Stephens was only the 10th kimura submission in the history of the UFC lightweight division, earning the former KSW champion his second consecutive $50,000 bonus.
Billy Quarantillo and Gabriel Benítez delivered a memorable Fight of the Night clash, combining for 157 significant strikes and 246 total strikes before Quarantillo secured a third-round TKO.
Multi-time ADCC world champion Rodolfo Vieira bounced back from his first career defeat to submit Dustin Stoltzfus via rear-naked choke in Round 3, capturing his second UFC Performance bonus.
Amanda Lemos knocked out Montserrat Conejo Ruiz in just 35 seconds of Round 1, recording the second-fastest knockout in UFC women’s strawweight division history.
Longtime top-10 contender Marion Reneau officially concluded her professional MMA career after 11 UFC appearances, retiring inside the Octagon following her co-main event bout with Miesha Tate.
Sergey Morozov completed 6 takedowns and logged 8 minutes and 34 seconds of ground control time to outpoint Khalid Taha and claim his first official UFC promotional victory.
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moisés served as one of the final premier cards held completely behind closed doors at the UFC Apex without spectators prior to the return of ticketed fans.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moisés take place?
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moisés took place on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Metropolitan Area).
Who won the main event between Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moisés?
Islam Makhachev defeated Thiago Moisés via rear-naked choke submission at 2:38 of Round 4 in his first career UFC main event appearance.
Who won the co-main event between Miesha Tate and Marion Reneau?
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate defeated Marion Reneau via TKO (punches) at 1:53 of Round 3, marking a successful return to competition after nearly five years away.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moisés?
Billy Quarantillo vs. Gabriel Benítez won Fight of the Night ($50,000 each), while Miesha Tate, Mateusz Gamrot, and Rodolfo Vieira each received $50,000 Performance of the Night awards.
How long was Miesha Tate retired before fighting Marion Reneau?
Miesha Tate had been retired for 1,708 days (nearly five years), having stepped away following UFC 205 in November 2016 before making her comeback at this event.
What record did Mateusz Gamrot set against Jeremy Stephens?
Mateusz Gamrot secured a kimura submission victory over Jeremy Stephens in just 65 seconds (1:05 of Round 1), setting the record for the fastest kimura finish in UFC lightweight division history.
Why was Rodrigo Nascimento vs. Alan Baudot overturned to a No Contest?
Rodrigo Nascimento originally won by second-round TKO, but the result was overturned to a No Contest by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) after Nascimento tested positive for ritalinic acid; his $50,000 performance bonus was also rescinded.
How fast was Amanda Lemos’ knockout of Montserrat Conejo Ruiz?
Amanda Lemos finished Montserrat Conejo Ruiz with punches in just 35 seconds of Round 1, tying the second-fastest knockout in UFC women’s strawweight history.
Did Marion Reneau retire after UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moisés?
Yes. 44-year-old bantamweight contender Marion Reneau officially retired from professional mixed martial arts competition following her bout against Miesha Tate.
What fight won Fight of the Night at this event?
The featherweight brawl between Billy Quarantillo and Gabriel Benítez was awarded Fight of the Night, featuring over 150 combined significant strikes before Quarantillo finished the bout in Round 3.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moisés broadcast?
In the United States, the preliminary card and main card were broadcast live on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this event?
The cageside broadcast booth featured play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Paul Felder and Michael Bisping, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
What was the official attendance and live gate?
Due to health and safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event took place behind closed doors at the UFC Apex with zero general attendance and no live gate revenue.
How many consecutive fights had Islam Makhachev won after beating Thiago Moisés?
The victory was Islam Makhachev’s 8th consecutive win in the UFC lightweight division, cementing him as one of the top contenders for the 155-pound championship.
How did this victory lead Islam Makhachev to the UFC Lightweight Championship?
Following this main-event victory, Makhachev went on to finish Dan Hooker and Bobby Green in the first round before capturing the undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in October 2022.
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