Islam Makhachev wins record 17th straight fight at UFC 330

Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC welterweight championship at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on August 16, 2026, defeating Ireland's Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47). The victory extended Makhachev's winning streak to 17 consecutive fights, surpassing UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva's previous record of 16 straight wins set between 2006 and 2013. Makhachev, now 29-1 in MMA and the UFC's pound-for-pound top-ranked fighter, dominated the 25-minute championship bout throughout.