Islam Makhachev Sets Record with 17th Straight Win at UFC 330

Islam Makhachev defended his UFC welterweight championship on Saturday night at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision with scores of 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47.

This victory allowed Makhachev to extend his winning streak to 17 fights, surpassing the previous record of 16 held by Anderson Silva. Makhachev controlled the fight with effective grappling and striking, including a notable head kick in the second round, while Garry struggled to mount a significant offense.

In the co-main event, Mackenzie Dern defended her women's strawweight title for the first time, defeating Gillian Robertson by unanimous decision. Other notable fights included Jalin Turner achieving a quick knockout and Dustin Stoltzfus securing a submission victory. Edson Barboza announced his retirement after losing to Esteban Ribovics, marking the end of his 16-year UFC career.