Islam Makhachev set a brand new file and efficiently retained his light-weight title at UFC 311 after submitting Renato Moicano in a single spherical in California on Saturday.
Makhachev took 4 minutes and 5 seconds to assert his fifteenth straight victory and has now defended his belt 4 consecutive occasions, a primary in UFC historical past.
Makhachev was gracious in victory, reiterating his need to struggle anybody the UFC designates.
“For me, (it doesn’t matter),” Makhachev mentioned. “(Whoever) can make 155 (pounds), just step in the cage with me.”
Moicano was a last-minute substitute for top-ranked challenger Arman Tsarukyan, who pulled out of the bout on Friday as a consequence of “significant back pain” associated to an damage.
The 35-year-old Brazilian had 9 victories in his previous 10 fights however wasn’t in a position to match Makhachev who trapped him in a brabo choke, forcing him to faucet nearly instantly.
“That wasn’t a one-day notice,” Moicano mentioned after the struggle. “That was a life’s notice. I’m very sad. I spent my whole life for this moment and tapped in the first round.”
Makhachev improved his general file to 27 wins and only one loss.
