Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano, UFC 311 Credit score: Gabriel Gonzalez/Cageside Press
As soon as once more proving that in MMA, something can occur, Islam Makhachev picked up a brand new opponent for the primary occasion of UFC 311 only a day trip from the struggle.
That new opponent, Renato Moicano, had been paired up with Beneil Dariush. Nevertheless, with Arman Tsarukyan injured throughout struggle week, “Money” Moicano had an opportunity to make simply that, and declare his first UFC championship.
Moicano wasn’t shying away from the struggle. He began the struggle touchdown just a few leg kicks and straight punches. Moicano barely stumbled Makhachev, getting his consideration. Makhachev was in a position to take Moicano down, and get into half guard. Moicano used his guard to kick Makhachev off him, however within the scramble, Makhachev latched onto a d’arce choke and Moicano tapped shortly after the choke was locked in.
The light-weight division is in an fascinating place. The plain subsequent title struggle is Makhachev v Tsarukyan 2, the unique UFC 311 major occasion. Then now we have Justin Gaethje taking over Dan Hooker in a five-round co-main occasion at UFC 313. Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush are additionally all looming across the prime 5. Beneil Dariush acknowledged that he wish to struggle Poirier subsequent as nicely. Makhachev has a plethora of becoming challengers for his light-weight throne.
Featherweight champ Ilia Topuria additionally took to Twitter/X after the struggle, expressing an curiosity in combating Islam Makhachev.
Official Outcome: Islam Makhachev def. Renato Moicano by Submission (D’arce Choke), Spherical 1, 4:05
