Make It 17 Straight! Makhachev Sets UFC Record for Consecutive Wins in Welterweight Title Defense
Makhachev used takedowns and 12 minutes of control time to beat Garry, while UFC CEO Dana White said the record may stand for years.
- On Saturday, Islam Makhachev defended his 170-pound championship at UFC 330, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena and reaching a record 17 consecutive UFC wins.
- The 35-year-old Makhachev entered with 28 professional wins, having captured the welterweight crown against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 last November. He eclipsed Anderson Silva's 16-fight streak, which stood for 13 years.
- In front of 19,238 fans, Makhachev landed a damaging second-round head kick that nearly finished Garry. Judges scored the competitive five-round bout 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47, confirming the champion's dominance.
- Strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her 115-pound title for the first time in the co-main event, defeating Canada's Gillian Robertson by unanimous decision. Dern controlled the pace across 25 minutes with dominant grappling.
- UFC CEO Dana White noted the difficulty of ending such a streak, while commentator Jon Anik stated, "no conversation about the greatest in MMA would be complete without Islam Makhachev." Critics suggest future tests include contenders Carlos Prates and Michael Morales.
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Dana White Reacts to Islam Makhachev's UFC Win Streak Record
UFC president Dana White shared his reaction after Islam Makhachev broke the UFC win streak record with his win over Ian Machado Garry.By defeating Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330, Makhachev has now won 17 straight fights, breaking the tie he previously held with the legend Anderson Silva with 16 straight UFC […] The post Dana White Reacts to Islam Makhachev’s UFC Win Streak Record appeared first on HEAVY.
Islam Makhachev Muscle Gain Overcomes Ian Machado Garry Vegan Diet in UFC 330 Title Defense
Islam Makhachev retained his UFC welterweight title at UFC 330 with a unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry, in a five-round main event framed as a clash between Makhachev's muscle‑focused preparation and Garry's strict vegan diet. The Dagestani champion, long known for relentless wrestling and top pressure, came in visibly bulked up after adding 5kg for the fight. Garry, by contrast, relied on his reach, precise striking and plant‑based…
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Daily Telegraph NZ‘We’ll beat all records’: Russian UFC champion makes history
Islam Makhachev has clocked his 17th victory in a row in his welterweight title defeat of Ian Machado Garry Russian MMA champion Islam Makhachev has made UFC history with a commanding welterweight title defense against Ireland’s Ian Machado Garry, notching his 17th straight victory and smashing a UFC record. UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in...
The Russian defeated by unanimous decision Ian Machado Garry and achieved 17 consecutive victories, an unprecedented mark in UFC. He also defended for the first time the title welter he had won in November 2025.
Opposed to Irish Ian "Machado" Garry, the Daghestanese kept his 77 kg belt to the unanimous decision.
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