Islam Makhachev aims for 17th straight win at UFC 330
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Islam Makhachev is set to fight Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 14, 2026. Makhachev seeks to break his tie with Anderson Silva by extending his win streak to 17 and to secure his first title defense in the Welterweight division. Daniel Cormier weighed in on comparisons between Makhachev and his coach Khabib Nurmagomedov, suggesting Nurmagomedov would have been the superior fighter. As the match unfolds, Makhachev's performance will be pivotal in shaping the ongoing discussion about his legacy in MMA.
- •Makhachev attempts to extend his win streak to 17.
- •First Welterweight title defense for Makhachev is on the line.
- •Cormier favors Nurmagomedov in comparisons to Makhachev.
- •UFC 330 takes place on August 14, 2026.
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"Islam Makhachev has a chance to make history at UFC 330. Later tonight (Sat., Aug. 14, 2026), Makhachev attempts to break his shared record with Anderson Silva by extending his current win streak to 17. If he’s able to dispatch Ian Machado Garry, he’ll also score his first Welterweight title defense to accompany the record-setting […]
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