A light-weight title bout between champion Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano headlined Saturday’s UFC 311 combat card. Makhachev was initially slated to combat Arman Tsarukyan in a rematch, however Tsarukyan was compelled out of the combat on Friday as a result of a again damage.
Moicano was scheduled to face Beneil Dariush however stepped in to exchange Tsarukyan whereas Dariush was faraway from the combat card. Hoping the seize the chance, Moicano did not hesitate to step up towards the highest pound-for-pound fighter on this planet.
They didn’t contact gloves earlier than the combat. Moicano crossed the cage and landed a leg kick to start out the combat. He landed one other leg kick. Makhachev fired off a head kick that was blocked. Moicano delivered one other leg kick. Makhachev responded with a kick to the physique. Makhachev stepped into the pocket with a left hand. Makhachev landed to the physique and Moicano countered with a proper hand that appeared to knocked the champion down. The replay confirmed it was a slip. Makhachev rapidly acquired to his toes and instantly took Moicano down.
On the bottom, Makhachev labored in half guard. He utilized a D’arce choke and locked it in. Moicano was compelled to faucet out. The official time of the submission win was 4:04 of the primary spherical.
With the win, Makhachev has defended the light-weight championship greater than anybody within the historical past of the group.
