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 principle occasion of UFC 311 only a time out from the battle.
That new opponent, Renato Moicano, had been paired up with Beneil Dariush. Nonetheless, with Arman Tsarukyan injured throughout battle week, “Money” Moicano had an opportunity to make simply that, and declare his first UFC championship.
Moicano wasn’t shying away from the battle. He began the battle touchdown a number of 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 attention-grabbing place. The apparent subsequent title battle is Makhachev v Tsarukyan 2, the unique UFC 311 essential occasion. Then we’ve 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 high 5. Beneil Dariush acknowledged that he wish to battle Poirier subsequent as properly. Makhachev has a plethora of becoming challengers for his light-weight throne.
Featherweight champ Ilia Topuria additionally took to Twitter/X after the battle, expressing an curiosity in preventing Islam Makhachev.
Official Outcome: Islam Makhachev def. Renato Moicano by Submission (D’arce Choke), Spherical 1, 4:05
