Islam Makhachev vs Renato Moicano Full Fight – UFC 311

Published on July 26, 2026 by administrator

Islam Makhachev defeated Renato Moicano via first-round submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:05 of Round 1 at UFC 311 on January 18, 2025.

Fight Context

Short-Notice Change: Moicano stepped in on less than 24 hours’ notice. Original challenger Arman Tsarukyan suffered a back injury during his weight cut.

The Stakes: Makhachev defended his UFC Lightweight Championship. This marked his record-setting fourth consecutive lightweight title defense.

The Opening: Both fighters traded tentative strikes on the feet early on. Moicano threw a calf kick to initiate, while Makhachev connected with a crisp straight left.
The Takedown: Moicano threw a combination that briefly threw the champion off balance. Makhachev reacted with a double-leg takedown, driving Moicano down to his back late in the round.
The Finish: On the ground, Makhachev landed a few ground-and-pound strikes. As Moicano turned to his knees and tried to push up on his elbow to stand, Makhachev transitioned into a front headlock.
The Tap: Makhachev locked in a D’Arce choke. He bypassed a full conventional setup, gripping Moicano’s tricep and jumping to the side to apply crushing chest pressure. Moicano tapped out at the 4:05 mark.