The spotlight of tonight’s UFC 311 pay-per-view occasion was the light-weight title struggle between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano.
Makhachev (27-1 MMA) was seeking to defend his fourth consecutive title tonight in California. The Russian standout had stoppage wins over Dustin Poirier and Alexander Volkanovski in his earlier Octagon appearances.
In the meantime, Renato Moicano (20-6-1 MMA) entered his first UFC title struggle on a four-fight win streak, most lately a TKO win over Benoit Saint-Denis in Paris in September. “Cash” had received total in 4 of the previous 5 contests.
Tonight’s UFC 311 predominant occasion was a brief evening for light-weight champion Islam Makhachev. Islam confirmed off some good mixtures early within the struggle, shortly securing a takedown and ending the struggle with a dulce choke (watch it right here). With this victory, Makhachev surpasses BJ Penn and Khabib Nurmagomedov to carry the file for many title defenses (4) at light-weight.
Official outcomes of UFC 311: Islam Makhachev def. Renato Moicano wins by spherical 1 submission (Dulce choke)
Take a look at the professional reactions to “Makhachev vs. Moicano” beneath.
That is sick! #UFC311
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) January 19, 2025
Good luck to Islam as he breaks my file for many LW title defenses! Information are supposed to be damaged 🤙🏽
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) January 19, 2025
Islam Makhachev by first spherical submission #UFC311
—Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 19, 2025
Reactions after Islam Makhachev defeats Renato Moicano by submission at UFC 311:
That dozen is so tight
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 19, 2025
Feeling actually communist at present…
I am not a tiktoker but it surely would not really feel proper…
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) January 19, 2025
Islam Makhachev wants to maneuver as much as welterweight and grow to be a double champion! #UFC311
—Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 19, 2025
That is the primary PPV card of the yr! #UFC311
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) January 19, 2025
I acquired hit twice in a single spherical!
— Demetrius Johnson (@MightyMouse) January 19, 2025
Islam is beneath loopy strain, so nice darus. #UFC311
— Arnold Billy Allen (@Arnoldbfa) January 19, 2025
Following his submission victory over Renato Moicano in California this night, who would you prefer to see Islam Makhachev struggle subsequent? Ought to the Russian transfer up in weight for his subsequent Octagon look? Please share your ideas within the feedback part. PENN Nation!
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