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Makhachev beats Machado Garry to break UFC win record

Makhachev beats Machado Garry to break UFC win record

Summary

Islam Makhachev won a UFC welterweight title fight against Ian Machado Garry, making his 17th straight UFC win and breaking a 13-year-old record. Makhachev controlled most of the fight and beat Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.

Key Facts

  • Islam Makhachev is now the UFC fighter with the longest winning streak at 17 fights.
  • He previously was lightweight champion and now holds the welterweight title.
  • Machado Garry lost his second fight of his career and was trying to be Ireland’s first UFC champ since Conor McGregor.
  • The fight was held at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
  • Makhachev used wrestling skills to control the fight, including seven takedowns.
  • Machado Garry landed more significant strikes but was controlled on the ground.
  • Makhachev’s record is now 29 wins and 1 defeat.
  • In the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern defended her strawweight title by beating Gillian Robertson by points.
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