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Culture

Islam Makhachev aims for UFC record 17th straight win in title defense

winnipegfreepress.com ·

Islam Makhachev is targeting a UFC record with his 17th consecutive win in a title defense. The fight takes place at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. Makhachev, a two-division champion, is currently undefeated since his last loss in 2015. He holds the title in both the lightweight and welterweight divisions. His opponent, Ian Machado Garry, is considered a formidable challenger, but Makhachev insists it won't be his toughest fight. Makhachev must defeat Garry to potentially set the new record for the most consecutive UFC wins.

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