UFC 330: Islam Makhachev says he 'does not have much time' left in UFC
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Key Points:
- Islam Makhachev, 34, is preparing to defend his welterweight UFC title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia, emphasizing he has limited time left in his fighting career.
- Makhachev has an impressive UFC record, winning 17 of 18 fights since his 2015 debut, and a victory over Garry would break Anderson Silva's 13-year record of 16 consecutive UFC wins.
- Having moved up in weight last year, Makhachev aims to fight more frequently, ideally every three to four months, acknowledging the challenges of aging in the sport.
- Comparisons with retired teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov have sparked debate, with Makhachev noted for his well-rounded striking and being a two-division champion, an achievement Nurmagomedov did not reach.
- UFC president Dana White has praised Makhachev's trajectory, stating he is "on the right path" to becoming the greatest fighter in UFC history.
