3 hours ago · With two title fights atop the card, there was plenty of anticipation for UFC 311 in Southern California earlier this month. But when the proverbial fit hit the shan at the weigh-ins when original lightweight title challenger Arman Tsarukyan had to bow out, Reanto Moicano stepped in on a day’s notice for a shot at Islam Makhachev’s belt.

Jan 19, 2025 · Makhachev vs. Moicano took place Jan. 18 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Calif. Islam Makhachev (27-1) and Renato Moicano (20-6-1) squared off in the the main event clash. The fight aired live ...

Jan 19, 2025 · In a dramatic turn of events at UFC 311, Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight championship by submitting Renato Moicano with a D'Arce choke in the first round. The last-minute bout at the ...

Jan 19, 2025 · Watch UFC 311 full video highlights: Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano last night (Sat., Jan. 18, 2025) live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.

Jan 19, 2025 · Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev submitted 10th-ranked Renato Moicano at 4:05 of the first round Saturday night at UFC 311 for his 15th straight victory.

Jan 18, 2025 · Makhachev capitalized on the position by applying the D'Arce choke and forcing Moicano to submit. Makhachev extends his winning streak to 15, tying him for third-best in UFC history.

Jan 18, 2025 · In the main event, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev aims for his fourth consecutive title defense when he faces Renato Moicano in a short-notice fight.

Jan 19, 2025 · In the main event, Islam Makhachev attempted his fourth lightweight title defense against No.10-ranked Renato Moicano. Makhachev was originally scheduled to fight No.1-ranked Arman Tsarukyan,...

Jan 19, 2025 · As Moicano attempted to scramble to his feet, Makhachev snaked an arm under the chin and locked up a d'arce choke to force the tap at the 4:05 mark of the opening round. "I'm always looking for ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Islam Makhachev submits late-replacement Renato Moicano in 1st round at UFC 311 Makhachev, 33, takes a 26-1 record into the fight that includes a division-record 14-match winning streak. He claimed his first championship Oct. 22, 2022, in a second-round submission of Charles Oliveira .