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 first fought for the UFC lightweight title in October 2022 when he met Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 ... and Volkanovski ran things back at UFC 294. The lightweight champ left no question ...

Makhachev was then booked to face ex-lightweight kingpin Charles Oliveira in a rematch at UFC 294 in October 2023. Nevertheless, Oliveira suffered a cut over his eye, ruling him out of the fight.

Of course, Oliveira has some unfinished business with Makhachev. The pair met in Oct ... a cut in training under two weeks away from UFC 294. "'Anything is possible, it's whenever both are ...

Makhachev has defended his crown three times since defeating Oliveira ... Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 294 event at Etihad Arena on October ...

Islam Makhachev is wasting no time following his title defense at UFC 311 this past Saturday as he has already returned to training. Unfortunately for the dominant champion, his UFC 311 fight week ...

Charles Oliveira is eager to run it back with Islam Makhachev after seeing what unfolded in the UFC 311 main event. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) easily dispatched of replacement opponent Renato ...

Islam Makhachev said he isn't concerned with being known as the greatest lightweight of all time, but does value setting records and earning his way into the UFC Hall of Fame. He has a chance to ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title with a first-round submission against Renato Moicano on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome.