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Nurmagomedov retired at the age of 32 as the undefeated and undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion. Makhachev then surpassed his mentor’s accomplishments at 155 pounds before claiming gold at 170 pounds. The reigning welterweight king has no intentions of stopping anytime soon.
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Islam Makhachev discusses UFC 330 title defense, Anderson Silva record chase and future goals
Makhachev is set to defend his welterweight title for the first time when he meets Ian Garry in the UFC 330 headliner on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia. Ahead of his first title defense at 170 pounds, the Dagestani made it clear that early retirement isn’t part of his plans. While a victory over Garry will see Makhachev break the Octagon record for most consecutive wins, he’s looking to extend the record and further cement his legacy.
“I am the best fighter in the world, but I want to be the best fighter to ever do this,” Makhachev said during a UFC 330 promotional video broadcast during UFC Belgrade. “I have to beat Garry to beat Anderson Silva‘s record. And it’s not going to be just 17 [wins in a row], it’s going to be many more. I am the best fighter in the world. I’m going to show it in Philadelphia.”
Following a promise made to his mother, Nurmagomedov retired months after the death of his father and coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. “The Eagle” has since weighed in on Makhachev’s future, previously revealing that the latter only has a few more fights left, but the reigning welterweight champ’s latest comments suggest otherwise.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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