History was on the line for Islam Makhachev at UFC 330. A win meant that Makhachev would surpass Anderson Silva's 16-fight win-streak record within the UFC. With such an illustrious record on the line, Makhachev delivered.
Winning a unanimous decision over the No. 1 contender, Ian Machado Garry, Makhachev rewrote the history books. Now riding a 17-fight win streak within the UFC, Makhachev has solidified himself as one of the greatest fighters to ever live.
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The only question is where he stands among the greats of MMA. Here are the top five fighters of all time.
Aug. 6, 2010; Oakland, CA, USA; UFC middleweight championship fighter Anderson Silva during weigh ins for UFC 117 at the Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
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Winning a unanimous decision over the No. 1 contender, Ian Machado Garry, Makhachev rewrote the history books. Now riding a 17-fight win streak within the UFC, Makhachev has solidified himself as one of the greatest fighters to ever live.
MORE: UFC 330 results: Islam Makhachev rides out **** le defense, Mackenzie Dern dominates
The only question is where he stands among the greats of MMA. Here are the top five fighters of all time.
Aug. 6, 2010; Oakland, CA, USA; UFC middleweight championship fighter Anderson Silva during weigh ins for UFC 117 at the Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
#makhachev #reuters #line #streak
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