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- Makhachev broke Anderson Silva's 13-year-old record of 16 straight UFC wins.
- He defeated Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision in his first 170-pound title defense.
- The win extends his unbeaten streak to 17, with his last loss in 2015.
What happened
At UFC 330, held in Philadelphia on Saturday night, Islam Makhachev successfully defended his 170-pound championship against Ian Machado Garry, winning by unanimous decision. This victory marked his 17th consecutive win in the UFC, breaking the previous record of 16 straight victories held by Anderson Silva since 2013. Makhachev, now 29-1, had not lost since 2015, and his latest triumph solidified his status as one of the greatest fighters in the sport's history. The fight was competitive, with Garry winning the third round on all scorecards and rallying in the fifth, but Makhachev's overall dominance, including a near-finish in the second round with a head kick, secured the decision. UFC CEO Dana White praised Makhachev's achievement, suggesting the record might never be beaten. The event also featured Mackenzie Dern successfully defending her 115-pound title against Gillian Robertson, and Edson Barboza retiring after a loss, marking the end of a career that began in 2009. The event marked UFC's return to Philadelphia for the first time since 2019.
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