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Islam Makhachev Claims 17th Straight Win with Decision Over Ian Machado Garry
Islam Makhachev surpassed Anderson Silva’s record for consecutive UFC wins with a 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 decision over Ian Machado Garry.
UFC 330: Makhachev Sets Win Streak Record, Dern Defeats Robertson
Islam Makhachev secured the longest winning streak in UFC history at UFC 330, while Mackenzie Dern earned a unanimous decision victory.
Dern Retains Title at UFC 330 with 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 Decision
Mackenzie Dern defended her strawweight championship at UFC 330, defeating Gillian Robertson via unanimous decision after controlling over 10 minutes of the bout.
Volkanovski Defends Title at UFC 333; Yan vs Dvalishvili Trilogy Set
Alexander Volkanovski (28-4) will headline UFC 333 against the 20-0 Movsar Evloev on October 24 in Abu Dhabi.
UFC 330: Makhachev Seeks 17th Straight Win Against Underdog Machado Garry
Islam Makhachev (28-1) attempts to break Anderson Silva's record for consecutive UFC wins at UFC 330 in Philadelphia against Ian Machado Garry.
Arman Tsarukyan to Wrestle Dillon Danis at RAF 14 in Las Vegas
Arman Tsarukyan (23-3) will face Dillon Danis on Oct. 13 for the inaugural RAF crossover middleweight championship at Fontainebleau.
Quillan Salkilld Submits Mateusz Gamrot at 4:25 of Round 1 in UFC Main Event
Quillan Salkilld improved to 13-1 by submitting No. 8-ranked lightweight Mateusz Gamrot via rear-naked choke on Saturday night.
Bella Mir (4-0) Faces Alex Apodaca Aug. 25 for UFC Contender Series Contract
Undefeated bantamweight Bella Mir, daughter of former champion Frank Mir, meets Alex Apodaca on Aug. 25 in Las Vegas.
Joshua Van Defends Flyweight Title in Alexandre Pantoja Rematch at UFC 331
Joshua Van (17-2) will headline UFC 331 on September 19 in a flyweight title rematch against Alexandre Pantoja (30-6).