

Islam Makhachev quickly submitted Renato Moicano and defended his lightweight championship belt at UFC 311 in Los Angeles.
Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano faced each other in the evening fight of the UFC 311 gala in Los Angeles. The duel was contracted for five rounds in the lightweight division limit. At stake in this clash was the title of UFC champion in the up to 70 kilograms category.
Islam Makhachev was scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan, but the latter suffered an injury and withdrew from the event a day before the gala. In place of the Armenian, the valiant Brazilian Moicano, who had a string of four wins in a row, jumped onto the schedule.
The fighters exchanged blows from the beginning of the duel and a break quickly ensued. Renato Moicano put his finger in the eye of Islam Makhachev. Resumption of the fight. A kick to the torso on the part of the champion. Islam Makhachev hits with a left. Renato Moicano bites back and the Dagestanian lands on the boards. The champion immediately goes to wrestling and brings the Brazilian to the mat.
Islam Makhachev worked from the top delivering light punches, however, after a while he seized the moment and pinned the D’arce choke. End of the fight. Renato Moicano taped out and Islam Makhachev defended his lightweight division championship belt.