I do not have much time left in UFC - Makhachev
Summary
Islam Makhachev, a top MMA fighter from Russia, is preparing to defend his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry in Philadelphia. At 34 years old, Makhachev plans to fight more often as he approaches the end of his career and aims to break the UFC record for consecutive wins.Key Facts
- Islam Makhachev is 34 years old and a current UFC welterweight champion.
- He has won 17 of his 18 UFC fights and is on a 16-win streak, tied for the UFC record.
- Makhachev will fight Ian Machado Garry on Saturday at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
- Winning this fight would break Anderson Silva’s 13-year record of 16 consecutive UFC wins.
- Makhachev previously held the lightweight title and moved up to welterweight last year.
- UFC president Dana White praised Makhachev’s chances of becoming the greatest UFC fighter ever.
- Ian Machado Garry has won 10 of 11 UFC fights and could become the first Irish UFC champion since Conor McGregor.
- The fight is seen as a test between Makhachev’s wrestling skills and Machado Garry’s striking ability.
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