• Islam Makhachev submitted Renato Moicano in the first round to retain his lightweight title at UFC 311.
• The fight lasted just 4:05 minutes, achieving Makhachev's 15th straight victory.
• Moicano stepped in as a last-minute replacement for Arman Tsarukyan due to injury.
• Makhachev has now successfully defended his title four times and holds the record for the most title fight wins in the division.
• In other fights, Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his bantamweight title against Umar Nurmagomedov.

Inglewood, California, witnessed a gripping showdown on Saturday night as **Islam Makhachev** triumphed over **Renato Moicano** at UFC 311, securing his lightweight championship with a first-round submission. The match concluded at 4:05 minutes, marking Makhachev's impressive 15th consecutive victory. Quick to assert his dominance, Makhachev (27 wins, 1 loss) executed a D’Arce choke to claim victory shortly after taking down the Brazilian fighter, Moicano (20 wins, 6 losses).

The 33-year-old Makhachev has solidified his status as a standout in the lightweight division, not only is he the UFC’s top-ranked pound-for-pound fighter, but he also holds the record for **the most title fight victories in his division with five**. Makhachev remarked, “I like this belt. If somebody wants this belt, come to the cage,” underscoring his confidence as the reigning champion. His latest victory marks his 13th win by submission.

Moicano stepped in as a last-minute substitute for **Arman Tsarukyan**, the top contender who withdrew due to significant back pain caused by an injury. Despite a strong run with nine wins in his last ten fights, Moicano found himself outmatched by Makhachev's exceptional grappling skills. “That wasn’t a one-day notice. That was a life’s notice. I’m very sad,” Moicano expressed, reflecting on his long-awaited opportunity at the championship.

In addition to Makhachev's victory, the night featured an action-packed bantamweight title match, where **Merab Dvalishvili** defended his title against **Umar Nurmagomedov**. Dvalishvili managed to secure victory and extended his winning streak to 12, handing Nurmagomedov his first career loss, despite the latter having two judges score the early rounds in his favor. The bout concluded in a thrilling display of skill and endurance.

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