Paddy Pimblett says Renato Moicano should've gone to sleep instead of tapping out to Islam Makhachev at UFC 311.
The Russian was due to face Arman Tsarukyan in a lightweight title rematch as the main event of UFC 311, but when his rival pulled out with an injury on weigh-in day, Renato Moicano stepped up. This left Beneil Dariush in the lurch, but fans got behind ‘Money’ as he made his unlikely charge towards the title.
Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev submitted 10th-ranked Renato Moicano at 4:05 of the first round Saturday night at UFC 311 for his 15th straight victory.
Renato Moicano has provided a brief statement after being submitted by Islam Makhachev in the main event of UFC 311.
In the main event of UFC 311, we saw a lightweight title fight that came together in a little less than 24 hours. Lightweight champion and current P4P king Islam Makhachev (26-1) took on Renato Moicano (20-5-1). Originally, Moicano was supposed to face Beneil Dariush while Makhachev was supposed to face Arman Tsarukyan.
UFC President Dana White announced Friday that Islam Makhachev will defend the UFC lightweight title against Renato Moicano at UFC 311 on Saturday
Arman Tsarukyan has been forced out of the main event at UFC 311, with Brazil's Renato Moicano stepping in to challenge Islam Makhachev on one day's notice.
Tonight's UFC 311 pay-per-view event was headlined by a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano.
Islam Makhachev cemented his place in UFC history Saturday night at UFC 311, submitting late replacement Renato Moicano.
Renato Moicano exudes confidence as he aims to capitalize on his unexpected title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311.
We have you covered for all of tonight's UFC 311 results, including the main event title fight between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano.