Russian Islam Makhachev, current best MMA fighter in the UFC, retained his lightweight belt against Brazilian Renato Moicano this Saturday at UFC 311 in Los Angeles.
Makhachev submitted his opponent in the first round.
Makhachev had to face the Armenian Arman Tsarukyanhis official challenger, but he had to withdraw on Friday due to a back injury.
The Brazilian Renato Moicano (20 wins, 6 losses, 1 draw), challenger number 10 in the category and scheduled for another fight on the UFC 311 card, therefore took the place of challenger at the last minute.
-Not a gift so much Makhachev currently dominates the UFC, he who suffered only one defeat at the start of his career for now 27 successes, and who is ranked number 1 in the UFC in all categories combined.
The 33-year-old Russian was off balance at the start of the fight, but quickly took his opponent to the ground, his specialty, before submitting him.
Previously, the Georgian Merab Dvalishvili had retained his bantamweight belt against the Russian Umar Nurmagomedov.
