Islam Makhachev vs Renato Moicano

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3Key stats ledof 7 compared4
18-1UFC record13-8
WelterweightDivisionLightweight
1,770ELO rating: Makhachev leads983
17Win streak: Makhachev leads0
WWWWWLast 5 (old → new)WLLWL
61.1%Finish rate: Moicano leads69.2%
70"Reach: Moicano leads72"
5' 10"Height: Moicano leads5' 11"
35 yrsAge37 yrs
SouthpawStanceOrthodox
26.7Sig. strikes / fight: Moicano leads37.1
2.5Takedowns / fight: Makhachev leads1.1

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

They have met once

1Makhachev leads the series0
  1. Makhachev wonSubmission · R1UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano · Jan 18, 2025

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How they win share of UFC wins

MakhachevSUBDEC
MoicanoSUBDEC
3 (16.7%)KO/TKO: Makhachev leads2 (15.4%)
8 (44.4%)Submission: Makhachev leads7 (53.8%)
7 (38.9%)Decision: Makhachev leads4 (30.8%)

Common opponents (1)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

507Sig. strikes landed: Moicano leads780
58.0%Strike accuracy: Makhachev leads49.4%
5Knockdowns: Makhachev leads2
353Head strikes: Moicano leads566
117Body strikes: Makhachev leads80
37Leg strikes: Moicano leads134

Grappling career totals

48Takedowns landed: Makhachev leads24
54.5%Takedown accuracy: Makhachev leads42.1%
1h 53mControl time: Makhachev leads0h 48m
13Sub. attempts: Makhachev leads8
3Reversals: Makhachev leads1

Career UFC bouts

19Fights: Moicano leads21
18Wins: Makhachev leads13
1Losses: Makhachev leads8
11Finishes: Makhachev leads9
94.7%Win rate: Makhachev leads61.9%
7Title wins: Makhachev leads0
7Title fights: Makhachev leads1
17Best win streak: Makhachev leads4
1,770Peak ELO: Makhachev leads1,081
221Days / fight: Moicano leads207
170 lbs.Weight155 lbs.

Fan ratings out of 10 · 153 / 3 ratings

8.5Overall: Makhachev leads7.3
8.2Striking: Makhachev leads7.3
9.3Grappling: Makhachev leads7.5
9.3Wrestling: Makhachev leads7.3
8.6Cardio: Makhachev leads7.3
8.0Chin: Makhachev leads7.0
8.1Power: Makhachev leads7.0
8.1Excitement: Makhachev leads7.2

Islam Makhachev vs Renato Moicano: Matchup Breakdown

Islam Makhachev is 18-1 in the Welterweight division with a 94.7% win rate. Renato Moicano is 13-8 at Lightweight, winning 61.9% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Islam Makhachev leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano on Jan 18, 2025, won by Islam Makhachev by Submission in round 1.

Islam Makhachev holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,770 to 983. Career peaks are 1,770 for Islam Makhachev and 1,081 for Renato Moicano. Islam Makhachev has 3 KO/TKO and 8 submission wins from 18 victories, a 61.1% finish rate. Renato Moicano has 2 KO/TKO and 7 submission wins, finishing 69.2% of the time.

Islam Makhachev stands 5' 10" with a reach of 70" and fights southpaw. Renato Moicano is 5' 11" with a reach of 72", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Renato Moicano. Islam Makhachev is 35, Renato Moicano is 37.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Islam Makhachev has landed 507 significant strikes at 58.0% accuracy with 48 takedowns and 1h 53m of control time. Renato Moicano has landed 780 at 49.4% with 24 takedowns and 0h 48m of control.

Islam Makhachev has 7 title fights (7 won) against 1 (0 won) for Renato Moicano. They share 1 common opponent: Drew Dober.

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Have Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano fought before?

Yes. Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano have fought once in the UFC. Islam Makhachev won by submission at UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano on January 18, 2025.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Islam Makhachev or Renato Moicano?

Islam Makhachev has more UFC wins: 18 to 13. Islam Makhachev's UFC record is 18-1; Renato Moicano's is 13-8.

KO/TKO wins: Islam Makhachev 3, Renato Moicano 2. Submission wins: Islam Makhachev 8, Renato Moicano 7.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Islam Makhachev or Renato Moicano?

Renato Moicano is taller at 5'11", to Islam Makhachev's 5'10" (1 inch). Renato Moicano has the longer reach: 72 inches to 70.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.