Jon Jones, Islam Makhachev engage in heated exchange over UFC records
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Jon Jones and Islam Makhachev exchanged pointed remarks over UFC greatness. Makhachev, the current welterweight champion, criticized Jones' record as "invalid" due to his history of failed drug tests. Jones rebutted, defending his accomplishments and challenging Makhachev's statements. The back-and-forth follows Makhachev's recent achievement of 17 consecutive wins, surpassing Jones' previous streak had it not been for his drug testing issues.
- •Islam Makhachev holds the record for most consecutive UFC victories at 17.
- •Jones' streak could have been 20 if not for drug test failures.
- •Makhachev claims Jones’ achievements are tied to rule violations.
- •Jones responded by defending his record and addressing Makhachev's comments.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Jones, Islam Makhachev trade barbs over validity of UFC greatness
"Jon Jones wasn't about to tolerate disrespect coming from Islam Makhachev without putting him in check.
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