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Islam Makhachev sets UFC win streak record at UFC 330

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:19 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Islam Makhachev sets UFC win streak record at UFC 330

Summary

Islam Makhachev defended his UFC welterweight title by defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on August 15, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This victory marked Makhachev's 17th consecutive win, breaking the previous record held by Anderson Silva. UFC 330 also saw a record-setting gate of $6.7 million with 19,238 fans in attendance. Makhachev is expected to defend his title again, likely against Michael Morales, who was present as a backup fighter. The next UFC event is scheduled in Sacramento on August 22.

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•Makhachev won by unanimous decision at UFC 330.
•His 17-fight win streak surpasses Anderson Silva's record of 16.
•UFC 330 set a gate record of $6.7 million.
•Makhachev is likely to face Michael Morales next.
•The next UFC event is on August 22 in Sacramento.

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5:19 AMYahoo Sports — Islam just broke a UFC record once thought untouchable — on the same night UFC 330 shattered a mark of its own

What they're saying

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High fives and butt slaps — from the locker room all the way to the front office. UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev defended his 170-pound title by defeating No. 2-ranked contender Ian Machado Garry atop the UFC 330 fight card last Sat. night (Aug. 15, 2026) at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Defeating “The […]
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