How Islam Makhachev broke UFC’s longest winning-streak record
Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on Saturday to record his 17th consecutive UFC victory.
Makhachev retained the welterweight title by unanimous decision in Philadelphia, winning 49-46 on two scorecards and 48-47 on the third.[5][12] His 17th straight UFC victory surpassed Anderson Silva’s record of 16, which had stood for more than 13 years.[5][6]
Makhachev retained the welterweight title by unanimous decision in Philadelphia, winning 49-46 on two scorecards and 48-47 on the third.[5][12] His 17th straight UFC victory surpassed Anderson Silva’s record of 16, which had stood for more than 13 years.[5][6]
Why it matters: The streak spans championship runs at lightweight and welterweight and gives Makhachev a measurable claim to historic status beyond any single title defense.[5]
Key insights: Makhachev’s record-setting UFC streak began in September 2016.[5] | Wrestling and a second-round head-kick knockdown helped separate Makhachev in a competitive five-round contest.[5] | The result moved Makhachev’s overall professional record to 29 wins and one defeat.[5][6] | Machado Garry’s defeat ended his attempt to become UFC’s first Irish champion since Conor McGregor.[6]
Cheatsheet facts: What changed: Makhachev reached 17 consecutive UFC wins, moving beyond Anderson Silva’s previous record of 16.[5][6][12] | Why now: A unanimous-decision title defense over Machado Garry supplied the record-breaking victory.[5][12] | Watch next: Watch Makhachev’s next UFC booking to see whether the record streak advances beyond 17.[5][6][12]
Makhachev retained the welterweight title by unanimous decision in Philadelphia, winning 49-46 on two scorecards and 48-47 on the third.[5][12] His 17th straight UFC victory surpassed Anderson Silva’s record of 16, which had stood for more than 13 years.[5][6]
Why it matters: The streak spans championship runs at lightweight and welterweight and gives Makhachev a measurable claim to historic status beyond any single title defense.[5]
Key insights: Makhachev’s record-setting UFC streak began in September 2016.[5] | Wrestling and a second-round head-kick knockdown helped separate Makhachev in a competitive five-round contest.[5] | The result moved Makhachev’s overall professional record to 29 wins and one defeat.[5][6] | Machado Garry’s defeat ended his attempt to become UFC’s first Irish champion since Conor McGregor.[6]
Cheatsheet facts: What changed: Makhachev reached 17 consecutive UFC wins, moving beyond Anderson Silva’s previous record of 16.[5][6][12] | Why now: A unanimous-decision title defense over Machado Garry supplied the record-breaking victory.[5][12] | Watch next: Watch Makhachev’s next UFC booking to see whether the record streak advances beyond 17.[5][6][12]