Islam Makhachev was able to defend his lightweight title for the fourth time this weekend as he defeated Renato Moicano via first-round submission at UFC 311.
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The lone setback for Team Khabib was from Umar Nurmagomedov, who suffered his first-career defeat to UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili in the co-main event. The early ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate was a back-and-forth battle with Dvalishvili rallying late to secure a unanimous decision victory.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has given his thoughts on Arman Tsarukyan being replaced by Renato Moicano to fight Islam Makhachev at UFC 311
Islam Makhachev made quick work of Renato Moicano on Saturday night, locking in a D'arce choke to submit him in Round 1 and retain his title at UFC 311.
Makhachev and his UFC Hall of Fame mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov are two of the greatest lightweights to ever compete inside the Octagon. After Makhachev’s latest win, many fans and pundits have begun to wonder whether or not the student has surpassed the master in the lightweight GOAT debate.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has offered his support to his cousin, Umar Nurmagomedov following the latter's loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311.
Makhachev retained his title by submitting his late-notice challenger, after Dvalishvili kept his belt by handing Nurmagomedov his first loss