Islam Makhachev: Making MMA History with Two-Division Championship and Record-Breaking Wins

Islam Makhachev is rewriting UFC history, becoming a two-division champion and setting a new record for consecutive victories inside the octagon. The Dagestan-born superstar built his reputation through suffocating wrestling, dangerous submissions and increasingly sharp striking. His sambo background, composure under pressure and ability to control elite opponents make him one of the most difficult matchups in MMA. After dominating the lightweight division and defending his title four times, Islam moved up to welterweight and defeated Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 to become a two-division champion. At UFC 330, he defended his welterweight belt against Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision. That victory gave Makhachev 17 consecutive UFC wins, breaking Anderson Silva’s previous record of 16. Trained in Dagestan’s renowned wrestling tradition and closely associated with former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam continues building an extraordinary legacy. (via UFC)