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 greatest with an unstoppable efficiency on Saturday evening in Inglewood, California.
“I like this belt,” Makhachev mentioned. “If any person desires this belt, come to the cage.”
Nurmagomedov was in Makhachev’s nook, having taken on a training function since retiring from preventing.
Brazil’s Moicano, 35, stepped in on 24 hours’ discover 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 all the time on the lookout for the end,” Makhachev mentioned.
“I am not simply discuss. All combat week, all my camp, all media, if my opponent provides me a small probability, 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 greatest having spent the final 12 months making the case for heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
