Makhachev vs. Moisés

After former Featherweight Champion Max Holloway withdrew injured from his bout with Yair Rodriguez, the Lightweight matchup between Islam Makhachev and Thiago Moisés was promoted to headline this Apex event. Makhachev, a protégé of Khabib Nurmagomedov, aimed to stay unbeaten and solidify his title path, while Moisés stepped up for what became the biggest fight of his career.