The greatest of all time? Islam Makhachev could break Anderson Silva's 14-year record at UFC 330; understand the details.

Anderson Silva and Islam Makhachev are UFC stars and MMA legends. Photo: Reproduction/Montage

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Anyone who thinks UFC 330 is just another title fight for Islam Makhachev is mistaken . In fact, the Russian, welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg), tries to defend his title for the first time against Ian Garry this Saturday (15), in Philadelphia (USA) , but, if he confirms his favoritism, the victory will have an even greater meaning. Khabib Nurmagomedov 's friend is close to surpassing Anderson Silva 's record in the organization, something unimaginable.

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Currently, the Brazilian and the Russian are tied for the longest winning streak in UFC history (16). It's worth noting that Anderson Silva achieved this mark in 2012 and, since then, his record has been threatened only a few times. Kamaru Usman and Merab Dvalishvili tried their luck, but succumbed with 15 and 14 consecutive wins, respectively. Now, it's Islam Makhachev who aims to dethrone 'The Spider' and extend his legacy in MMA.

Anderson celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Anderson Silva 's 16 consecutive UFC victories were built up between 2006 and 2012. During this period, the Brazilian defeated Chris Leben , Rich Franklin, Travis Lutter, Nate Marquardt, Franklin again, Dan Henderson , James Irvin, Patrick Côté, Thales Leites , Forrest Griffin , Demian Maia , Chael Sonnen , Vitor Belfort , Yushin Okami , Sonnen again, and Stephan Bonnar.

Makhachev focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Meanwhile, Islam Makhachev 's undefeated streak in the UFC began in 2016 and continues. During it, the Russian has consecutively defeated Chris Wade , Nik Lentz , Gleison Tibau, Kajan Johnson, Arman Tsarukyan , Davi Ramos , Drew Dober , Thiago Moisés , Dan Hooker , Bobby Green , Charles Oliveira , Alexander Volkanovski , Volkanovski again, Dustin Poirier , Renato Moicano , and Jack Della Maddalena.

Therefore, Makhachev has the chance to make history not only in the UFC. If the Russian, who is a champion in two different weight classes (lightweight and welterweight) in the company, a feat that Anderson doesn't possess, manages to win his 17th consecutive fight this Saturday and, consequently, break his record, he has everything to definitively enter the select competition for the status of greatest/best MMA fighter of all time.

All the fights from UFC 330

MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry – title fight

Strawweight (up to 52,2 kg): Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson – title fight

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Jalin Turner vs. Kauê Fernandes

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Mansur Abdul-Malik x Dustin Stoltzfus

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics

PRELIMINARY CARD (18:30 p.m. Brasília time)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Chidi Njokuani vs. Joel Alvarez

Catchweight (up to 58,9 kg): Charles Johnson vs. Eduardo Chapolin

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Donte Johnson vs. Eric McConico

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Vicente Luque x Tresean Gore

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Rafael Bipolar vs. Lucas Fernando

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Neil Magny vs. Ramiz Brahimaj

Middleweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jeremiah Wells vs. Myktybek Orolbai

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