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Islam Makhachev set a new UFC record for the most consecutive wins this past Saturday, and Dana White wonders if the new mark will ever be broken.

Makhachev earned his 17th consecutive victory when he earned a unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry in his first welterweight title defense. Makhachev broke UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva's previous winning streak record, and many believe he has a good chance of increasing that number significantly.

Speaking to reporters during the UFC 330 post-fight presser, White said he may never see a fighter break Makhachev's record (h/t MMAJunkie).

“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,†White said. “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.â€

White has been critical of Garry's efforts at UFC 330. While the UFC boss believes Garry is talented, he thinks “The Future†lacked killer instinct in the final stanza. He also admitted Garry's respectful gestures in the last stages of the fight drove him nuts.

Makhachev isn't sure exactly when he'll back inside the Octagon, but he does intend to be back before Ramadan. If the UFC welterweight titleholder can avoid any injury setbacks, he'll likely compete again by January 2027.

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Islam Makhachev believes Ian Machado Garry could've toned down all the hugging during the UFC 330 main event.

Makhachev put the welterweight title at stake against Garry this past Saturday in Philadelphia. Makhachev held Garry up against the fence throughout the opening frame before dropping the challenger with a head kick during the second stanza. Garry had his strongest showing in the third round, but Makhachev regained control in rounds four and five with his grappling to secure the unanimous decision victory.

Garry often had moments where he showed respect for the 170-pound champion, daping him up and even hugging the surefire future UFC Hall of Famer. During the UFC 330 post-fight press conference, Makhachev admitted he felt the gestures were a bit over the top (via MMAFighting).

“Honestly, I don't understand,†Makhachev said. “This is a fight. This is not something we have to hug each other every round. We're going to war. We're going to break the face, to break the eye. I respect all my opponents. But [maybe he's young]. He respects too much. “I respect him. He's a good guy. Very kind. But this is a war. Look at my face. I just come to beat everything. It's not something you have to play. This is a fight. This is not a game.â€

Garry has said that his goal of becoming a UFC champion remains, and he believes there is plenty of time to fulfill his goal. For now, the Irish star will need to readjust before stepping back inside the Octagon. As for Makhachev, he has two eager contenders waiting for him in Carlos Prates and Michael Morales.

Makhachev will have some time to rest after earning his first successful welterweight title defense, but he plans to return before Ramadan. That would mean his next fight would be in January 2027 at the latest.

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Ian Machado Garry had a run-in with Michael Morales backstage once UFC 330 wrapped up.

Things didn't exactly get hostile between “The Future†and the rising 170-pound contender, but Garry took exception to a recent claim made by Morales. Prior to his welterweight title fight against Islam Makhachev this past Saturday, Garry made it clear that he wasn't impressed by Morales' level of opposition. He also felt the Ecuadorian star needs to have another fight against a top contender.

After Garry was defeated by Makhachev via unanimous decision, he ran into Morales backstage. The two were cordial, but Garry wasn't happy with Morales for what he claims is a made-up story about their first meeting in person (h/t MMAFighting).

“All the sh*t you talk, it's OK,†Garry said. “Make sure you back it up. I don't know whatever story you made up about meeting me, I've never encountered that sort, you know that, right? “Listen, you're a good fighter. Show up, keep winning, and you can do anything. Does that make sense? You've got massive fights in this division. You've got me, you've got [Carlos] Prates, you've got Islam. Show up and fight. Does that make sense? You're an animal. You're strong.â€

Morales could end up emerging as the next No. 1 contender for Makhachev's UFC Welterweight Championship. Some have been calling for Carlos Prates and Morales to throw down with a title shot at stake. The 170-pound ruler plans to have his next fight by January 2027 at the latest, which would be before Ramadan.

If it takes Makhachev until early next year to fight, then Morales and Prates will almost certainly have to step back inside the Octagon in that span barring injuries. Morales actually made weight to serve as an emergency fighter if he was needed for the UFC 330 main event.

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