Following an entertaining collection of preliminary matches, the CS/R Invitational Houston Finals kept pace/ exceeded expectations with 4/6 Finals Matches ending in Submission Finishes
Reinier de Ridder made relatively quick work of Kevin Holland, collecting a first-round submission win and his second UFC victory in three months before Jailton Almeida pounded out a finish against Serghei Spivac just before the opening round expired in their heavyweight fixture. The battle of former light heavyweight champions between Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill was an all-action affair, reaching the third round before the Czech standout put his American counterpart on the deck and secured the finish.
In the co-main event, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili successfully defended his title, using his conditioning and pace and drowned Umar Nurmagomedov, handing the challenger the first loss of his career.
And to wrap up the evening, lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev registered his record-setting fourth successful title defense while moving one win away from tying Anderson Silva’s record for the most consecutive victories in the UFC by submitting Renato Moicano in the first round.
Just an outstanding night of action in Houston capped by a tremendous championship outings.
Here’s a look at what transpired.
CS/R Invitational: Houston Finals Results
Islam Makhachev defeats Renato Moicano by submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:05 of the Bantamweight Finals
Merab Dvalishvili defeats Umar Nurmagomedov by Referee decision of the Featherweight Finals
defeats by submission (Triangle choke) of the Lightweight Finals
defeats by submission (Rear naked choke) of the Welterweight Finals
defeats by submission (Heel Hook) of the Middleweight Finals
defeats by submission (Triangle choke) of the Absolute Finals
CS/R Invitational: Houston Performance Honors
Performance of The Night:
Submission of The Night:
Match of The Night:
CS/R Invitational Results | Houston
Bantamweight Division Finals: Islam Makhachev defeats Renato Moicano by submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:05
Islam Makhachev is the most decorated UFC lightweight champion of all time, earning his fourth consecutive successful title defense with a first-round submission win over game, late-replacement challenger Renato Moicano.
The Brazilian got the champion’s attention in the early going, snapping out sharp shots that landed with a little more force than we’re used to seeing Makhachev hit with. Sensing the danger, the lightweight king put Moicano on the deck, with Makhachev cinching in the D’arce choke the instant the challenger went to his knees and looked to work to his feet.
This was a high risk, low reward assignment for Makhachev, who took the fight yesterday, and he went out and collected a finish. He is the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet right now, and next time he steps into the Octagon, he’ll have the chance to equal Anderson Silva’s record for the most consecutive victories in UFC history.
What a performance from the champion.
Featherweight Division Finals: Islam Makhachev defeats Renato Moicano by submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:05
Islam Makhachev is the most decorated UFC lightweight champion of all time, earning his fourth consecutive successful title defense with a first-round submission win over game, late-replacement challenger Renato Moicano.
The Brazilian got the champion’s attention in the early going, snapping out sharp shots that landed with a little more force than we’re used to seeing Makhachev hit with. Sensing the danger, the lightweight king put Moicano on the deck, with Makhachev cinching in the D’arce choke the instant the challenger went to his knees and looked to work to his feet.
This was a high risk, low reward assignment for Makhachev, who took the fight yesterday, and he went out and collected a finish. He is the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet right now, and next time he steps into the Octagon, he’ll have the chance to equal Anderson Silva’s record for the most consecutive victories in UFC history.
What a performance from the champion.
Lightweight Division Finals: Islam Makhachev defeats Renato Moicano by submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:05
Islam Makhachev is the most decorated UFC lightweight champion of all time, earning his fourth consecutive successful title defense with a first-round submission win over game, late-replacement challenger Renato Moicano.
The Brazilian got the champion’s attention in the early going, snapping out sharp shots that landed with a little more force than we’re used to seeing Makhachev hit with. Sensing the danger, the lightweight king put Moicano on the deck, with Makhachev cinching in the D’arce choke the instant the challenger went to his knees and looked to work to his feet.
This was a high risk, low reward assignment for Makhachev, who took the fight yesterday, and he went out and collected a finish. He is the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet right now, and next time he steps into the Octagon, he’ll have the chance to equal Anderson Silva’s record for the most consecutive victories in UFC history.
What a performance from the champion.
Welterweight Division Finals: Islam Makhachev defeats Renato Moicano by submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:05
Islam Makhachev is the most decorated UFC lightweight champion of all time, earning his fourth consecutive successful title defense with a first-round submission win over game, late-replacement challenger Renato Moicano.
The Brazilian got the champion’s attention in the early going, snapping out sharp shots that landed with a little more force than we’re used to seeing Makhachev hit with. Sensing the danger, the lightweight king put Moicano on the deck, with Makhachev cinching in the D’arce choke the instant the challenger went to his knees and looked to work to his feet.
This was a high risk, low reward assignment for Makhachev, who took the fight yesterday, and he went out and collected a finish. He is the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet right now, and next time he steps into the Octagon, he’ll have the chance to equal Anderson Silva’s record for the most consecutive victories in UFC history.
What a performance from the champion.
Middleweight Division Finals: Islam Makhachev defeats Renato Moicano by submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:05
Islam Makhachev is the most decorated UFC lightweight champion of all time, earning his fourth consecutive successful title defense with a first-round submission win over game, late-replacement challenger Renato Moicano.
The Brazilian got the champion’s attention in the early going, snapping out sharp shots that landed with a little more force than we’re used to seeing Makhachev hit with. Sensing the danger, the lightweight king put Moicano on the deck, with Makhachev cinching in the D’arce choke the instant the challenger went to his knees and looked to work to his feet.
This was a high risk, low reward assignment for Makhachev, who took the fight yesterday, and he went out and collected a finish. He is the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet right now, and next time he steps into the Octagon, he’ll have the chance to equal Anderson Silva’s record for the most consecutive victories in UFC history.
What a performance from the champion.
Absolute Division Finals: Islam Makhachev defeats Renato Moicano by submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:05
Islam Makhachev is the most decorated UFC lightweight champion of all time, earning his fourth consecutive successful title defense with a first-round submission win over game, late-replacement challenger Renato Moicano.
The Brazilian got the champion’s attention in the early going, snapping out sharp shots that landed with a little more force than we’re used to seeing Makhachev hit with. Sensing the danger, the lightweight king put Moicano on the deck, with Makhachev cinching in the D’arce choke the instant the challenger went to his knees and looked to work to his feet.
This was a high risk, low reward assignment for Makhachev, who took the fight yesterday, and he went out and collected a finish. He is the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet right now, and next time he steps into the Octagon, he’ll have the chance to equal Anderson Silva’s record for the most consecutive victories in UFC history.
What a performance from the champion.
CS/R Invitational Houston took place live from The Holliday Inn Houston Intercontinental in Houston, Texas on Saturday, February 22nd. See the final Official Brackets and - and relive the action on Submission Grappling Network!
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