Islam Makhachev sets UFC record with 17th straight win
Islam Makhachev successfully defended his 170-pound UFC championship against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, securing his 17th consecutive victory. This win breaks the previous record for the longest winning streak in UFC history, previously held by Anderson Silva.
Why it matters
This is a significant milestone in mixed martial arts history, marking a new record for dominance in the sport.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The bridge of Islam Makhachev’s nose, right cheek and forehead were scraped or sliced open and his left cheek sported a baseball-sized bruise after taking a few too many brutal blows to the face.
He may not have looked the part, yet Makhachev was again a winner — all while toppling one of UFC’s most enduring records.
Makhachev set the UFC record with his 17th straight victory, reaching the milestone with a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry to successfully defend his 170-pound championship in the main event of UFC 330 on Saturday night.
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