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🚨 SHAVKAT RAKHMONOV — THE FINAL BOSS. 🇰🇿 If Islam Makhachev remains on top of the welterweight division and gets through both Carlos Prates and Michael Morales, there could be one final undefeated fighter waiting for him… 🇰🇿 SHAVKAT RAKHMONOV vs. ISLAM MAKHACHEV 🇷🇺 Shavkat stands at a perfect 19-0 with 18 finishes, with major victories over Ian Machado Garry, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, Geoff Neal and Neil Magny. “Nomad” has looked like a nightmare matchup for almost everyone he’s faced. But Islam Makhachev is a completely different creature.☠️ 🚨 THE LATEST ON SHAVKAT Following knee surgery, recent training footage has shown Rakhmonov back on the mats and working toward his comeback. His team has indicated that his recovery is progressing well, with a potential return targeted for 2027. 👀 And that’s where things could get VERY interesting… Imagine this timeline: 🥊 Islam vs. Prates — December 2026/ January 2027 ☪️ Ramadan & recovery/training- January- July 2027 🔥 Islam vs. Morales — International Fight Week 2027 🐺 Islam vs. Shavkat — MSG, November 2027 That would give Shavkat plenty of time to fully recover, make his return and fight his way back into title contention for what could become one of the biggest fights in UFC history. And imagine if MSG became Makhachev’s final chapter — defeating an undefeated Shavkat, laying down his gloves and walking away as the greatest mixed martial artist God has ever produced. 🥶🐐 . . . . . . . #ufcmsg #ufc #mma #islammakhachev #shavkatrakhmonov

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Two days after his fight with Ian Garry, Islam Makhachev showed visible facial marks and addressed concerns about his nose. Makhachev explained he injured it by hitting it against the back of Garry's head while executing a takedown, causing it to bleed. UFC doctors examined the nose and found no fracture, though Makhachev indicated he may seek a second opinion; he reported no other significant injuries.

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Mackenzie Dern retained her UFC strawweight championship with a unanimous decision win over Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 on August 15, 2026, in Philadelphia. Dern secured her first title defense by outpointing Robertson over five rounds, with all three judges scoring the bout in her favor. Post‑fight, Dern described feeling vindicated by the performance, highlighting improved takedowns and acknowledging she had aimed for a submission finish but had to adjust as the fight progressed. The victory cements Dern’s position atop the strawweight division and halts Robertson’s title bid, likely sending Dern toward another high‑profile defense while Robertson must rebuild her claim with further wins.

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Islam Makhachev has broken the all‑time UFC consecutive victory record with his 17th straight win, achieved via unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 on August 15, 2026 in Philadelphia. The bout marked Makhachev’s first defense of the welterweight title after moving up from lightweight, where he successfully defended the belt four times. This win solidifies his status as MMA’s pound‑for‑pound No. 1 and establishes a new benchmark for sustained dominance in the promotion’s history. The result reshapes the top of the welterweight division and puts added pressure on other contenders vying for a title shot.

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Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry each weighed in at 77.11 kg, clearing the scales for their UFC 330 main event bout. The fight is officially on, with the card set to begin at 00:30 Moscow time on August 16.

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Islam Makhachev scored the first knockdown of his bout against Ian Garry, sending Garry to the canvas during their live contest.

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