Islam Makhachev closed out UFC 311 with a first-round submission win over Renato Moicano to defend his UFC lightweight championship from the Intuit Dome

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.

Fighters from Saturday's UFC 311 event took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $306,000. The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter

Makhachev retained his title by submitting his late-notice challenger, after Dvalishvili kept his belt by handing Nurmagomedov his first loss

Paddy Pimblett’s angry reaction to the UFC 311 main event was caught on camera. The lightweight contender watched from the comfort of his own home as 155lb king Islam Makhachev defended his belt with a first-round submission win over late-replacement opponent Renato Moicano.

The Brazilian fan favorite stepped into his first UFC title shot on 36 hours’ notice. Islam Makhachev was originally booked to defend his 155lb belt against face Arman Tsarukyan, but the Armenian withdrew from the first UFC pay-per-view show of the year after suffering a back injury.

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.

Renato Moicano exudes confidence as he aims to capitalize on his unexpected title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311.

Top Brazilian UFC lightweight fighter Renato Moicano commented on his defeat to Russian Islam Makhachev in the championship fight for the lightweight title.

Following UFC 311, Islam Makhachev stands alone with the most UFC lightweight title fight wins. Next up is Anderson Silva's all-time UFC winning streak record.

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