Dana White Questions if Islam Makhachev’s New UFC Record Will Ever Be Broken: “It’s Very Impressive What He Did”
Islam Makhachev has achieved a new UFC milestone with the most consecutive victories, a feat that has left UFC President Dana White in awe and pondering its future divisibility.
Makhachev secured his 17th straight win following a unanimous decision against Ian Machado Garry, marking his inaugural defense of the welterweight title. This victory propelled him past the previous record held by UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva, and many anticipate Makhachev will further extend this impressive streak.
During the UFC 330 post-fight press conference, White shared his thoughts on the possibility of Makhachev's record being challenged, stating, "If he keeps going like he says he’s going to keep going, I mean, it might never be beaten, at least while I’m alive. So it’s very impressive what he did. And again, my thoughts on how Ian performed tonight, so like I said, you can flip that whole script and then drop it on Islam on how impressively he beat a big, strong, rangy guy who was doing damn good work. Islam did everything he needed to do to beat this guy. Like I said, there’s weight classes for a reason, and tonight’s matchup was a perfect example of that.”
White had previously voiced criticism regarding Garry's performance at UFC 330, acknowledging Garry's talent but noting a perceived lack of killer instinct in the final round. He also admitted to being frustrated by Garry's respectful conduct in the closing moments of the fight.
Makhachev has indicated his intention to return to the Octagon before Ramadan, with a potential timeframe of January 2027 if he remains injury-free.
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