Islam Makhachev cemented his legacy at UFC 330 with a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry, extending his win streak to 17 and surpassing Anderson Silva's record of 16 consecutive UFC victories. The five-round welterweight bout at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia saw all three judges score it 49-46, 49-46, and 48-47 for Makhachev.

Makhachev's tenacious wrestling and a second-round head kick knockdown proved decisive. The Dagestan native, a longtime teammate of Khabib Nurmagomedov, began his streak in September 2016 and now holds both lightweight and welterweight titles. Silva's record stood for over 13 years from 2006 to 2012.

Garry, of Ireland, used size and reach advantages but surrendered seven takedowns. UFC president Dana White praised Makhachev but questioned Garry's killer instinct in the fifth round. Garry accepted defeat gracefully, vowing to return stronger.

Next welterweight contenders likely include Ecuador's Michael Morales (19-0) and Brazil's Carlos Prates (24-7).