Islam Makhachev submitted Renato Moicano in a single spherical to efficiently retain his light-weight title at UFC 311 and set a brand new document.
The Russian has now defended his belt 4 occasions in a row, a primary within the UFC.
The document was beforehand collectively held by legends Khabib Nurmagomedov, Benson Henderson and BJ Penn, who all managed three defences.
Makhachev, 33, staked his declare because the UFC’s pound-for-pound finest with an unstoppable efficiency on Saturday evening in Inglewood, California.
“I like this belt,” Makhachev stated. “If any individual desires this belt, come to the cage.”
Nurmagomedov was in Makhachev’s nook, having taken on a coaching role since retiring from combating.
Brazil’s Moicano, 35, stepped in on 24 hours’ notice on Friday, however he was no match for the dominant champion.
Lower than a minute had handed after the primary bell when Makhachev trapped a struggling Moicano in a brabo choke, forcing the challenger to faucet nearly instantly.
“I am at all times searching for the end,” Makhachev stated.
“I am not simply discuss. All battle week, all my camp, all media, if my opponent provides me a small likelihood, I’ll shut the evening.”
Makhachev additionally prolonged his present successful streak to fifteen, enhancing his total document to 27 wins and only one loss.
UFC president Dana White acknowledged Makhachev as his private pound-for-pound finest having spent the final 12 months making the case for heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
