{
  "id": 879292,
  "title": "Islam Makhachev aims for UFC record 17th straight win in title defense",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/islam-makhachev-aims-for-ufc-record-17th-straight-win-in-title-defense",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T14:49:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/14/islam-makhachev-aims-for-ufc-record-17th-straight-win-in-title-defense"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Islam Makhachev aims for 17th consecutive UFC win",
    "UFC 330 in Philadelphia hosts the title defense",
    "Makhachev, two-division champion, is undefeated since 2015"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}