ISLAM MAKHACHEV SETS UFC RECORD WITH 17TH STRAIGHT WIN, DEFENDS WELTERWEIGHT TITLE AT UFC 330.(PHOTO).
Islam Makhachev sets UFC record with 17th straight win, defends welterweight title at UFC 330 Islam Makhachev overcame a bruised and battered face to make UFC history Saturday night, earning a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry and successfully defending his welterweight championship at UFC 330. The victory gave Makhachev his 17th consecutive UFC win, breaking his tie with UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva for the longest winning streak in promotional history. Makhachev improved to 29-1 and has not lost since 2015. Judges scored the five-round bout 49-46 twice and 48-47. Although Machado Garry gave Makhachev a competitive fight, the champion maintained control when it mattered most. Makhachev nearly ended the contest in the second round when a left head kick landed flush and sent Machado Garry to the canvas. Makhachev followed with a flurry of punches, but the challenger survived and made it to the end of the round. Machado Garry responded with his strongest stretch o...






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