Makhachev defends title, sets UFC win streak record
Russian mixed martial artist (MMA) Islam Makhachev defeated Irish Ian Machado Garry and set a new record for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in consecutive wins.
Consensus
- Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry in a UFC welterweight championship bout.
- The fight took place at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
- The bout ended in a unanimous decision in favor of Makhachev.
- This victory marked Makhachev's 17th consecutive win in the UFC, setting a new record.
- Makhachev became the first fighter in UFC history to achieve 17 consecutive wins.
- Makhachev previously won the UFC lightweight title in November 2025.
- The fight was the main event of UFC 330.
- Makhachev's team raised the Russian flag in the octagon after the fight.
Points of divergence
- Makhachev has 18 wins in 19 fights in the UFC, with his only loss being to Brazilian Adriano Martins in October 2015. — m24
- Makhachev has 29 wins in MMA and tied with Khabib Nurmagomedov in total wins. — riamo
- Makhachev stated that Russian fighters are the best in the world and can break all records. — vesti
- Makhachev has 29 victories and one loss in his professional MMA career. — vm
- Makhachev's victory was his 17th in a row, and he defended his title for the first time in the welterweight division. — kommersant
Coverage (11 sources)
- MMA fighter Islam Makhachev defended the championship title in a fight with Ian Machado Garry — Коммерсантъ
- Islam Makhachev tied with Khabib Nurmagomedov in UFC wins — РИАМО
- Makhachev called Russian fighters the best in the world — Вести
- Russian fighter Machachev defeated Irishman Garry at UFC 330 tournament — РИАМО
- Makhachev set UFC record for consecutive wins — Вечерняя Москва
- Islam Makhachev defeats Irishman Ian McGreggor and sets UFC record for consecutive wins. — Baza
- Russian Islam Makhachev defeated Irish Ian Machado Garry and defended the UFC middleweight title. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Makhachev defended the UFC championship belt and set a record in the winning streak — Коммерсантъ
- Makhachev took the upper hand over Garry and set the UFC record for consecutive wins — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Makhachev defeated Garry and set a UFC record for consecutive wins — Вести
- Russian Machachev defended UFC title and set record for winning streak — Москва 24
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