UFC 311 pay-per-view event was headlined by a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano.
Islam Makhachev (27-1 MMA) was be looking to earn his fourth consecutive title defense this evening in California. The Russian standout was coming off stoppage wins over Dustin Poirier and Alexander Volkanovski in his most previous Octagon appearances.
Meanwhile, Renato Moicano (20-6-1 MMA) had entered his first career UFC title bout sporting a four-fight winning streak, his most recent being a TKO victory over Benoit Saint Denis this past September in Paris. ‘Money’ had won four of his past five contests overall.
UFC 311 main event proved to be a short night for reining lightweight champion Makhachev. After being stung by a good combination in the early moments of the contest, Islam quickly secured a takedown and proceeded to lock in a fight-ending d’arce choke. With the win, Makhachev now holds the record for most title defenses at lightweight (4), surpassing BJ Penn and Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Official UFC 311 Results: Islam Makhachev def. Renato Moicano via submission (d’arce choke) in Round 1
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano’ below:
This is sick! #UFC311
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) January 19, 2025
Good luck to Islam on breaking my record for most LW title defenses! Record are meant to be broken 🤙🏽
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) January 19, 2025
Islam Makhachev by first round submission #UFC311
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 19, 2025
Post-fight reactions to Islam Makhachev defeating Renato Moicano via submission at UFC 311:
That darce is so tight
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 19, 2025
Today feels real fucking communist…
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) January 19, 2025
I'm not a tiktoker but it doesn't feel right….
Islam Makhachev needs to move up to welterweight and become double champ! #UFC311
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 19, 2025
What a first ppv card to start the year! #UFC311
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) January 19, 2025
I got hit with it twice in one round!
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouse) January 19, 2025
Islams got a crazy squeeze, such a nice d’arce #UFC311
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) January 19, 2025
Who would you like to see Islam Makhachev fight next following his submission victory over Renato Moicano this evening in California?