Makhachev, who has held the title since October 2022, is going for his fourth consecutive title defense. Most recently, he beat Dustin Poirier by fifth-round submission at UFC 302 last June. Moicano, No. 7 in ESPN's divisional rankings, enters the fight riding a four-fight winning streak. He beat Benoît Saint Denis in his last fight in September.

Islam Makhachev aims to successfully defend his lightweight title for a fourth time later this evening, but is in for a tough night at the office when he takes on Renato Moicano