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Islam Makhachev questions validity of Jon Jones' win streak

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Islam Makhachev questions validity of Jon Jones' win streak
Summary

Islam Makhachev has challenged the legitimacy of Jon Jones' UFC win streak, which Jones claims spans 20 bouts without a loss since December 2009. Makhachev points to Jones' two doping violations as pivotal points undermining his record. Makhachev defended his welterweight title at UFC 330 in August, extending his own win streak to 17. Amidst this debate, he emphasizes that, despite acknowledging Jones as a great athlete, he believes the drug test failures taint Jones' achievements. Makhachev is looking to fight again early next year, pending recent injury assessments.

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  • •Makhachev holds the record for most consecutive UFC wins at 17.
  • •Jones has a claim to an unbeaten streak of 20 bouts dating back to 2009.
  • •Makhachev argues Jones' doping violations invalidate his win streak.
  • •Makhachev defended his title at UFC 330 in August.
  • •He plans to return to the octagon in January, pending medical clearance.
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  • 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev explains why he views Jon Jones' UFC win streak as invalid
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Islam Makhachev has the record for most consecutive UFC wins. Jon Jones has the record for longest unbeaten octagon run.

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