"By most objective measures, Islam Makhachev is the greatest lightweight in UFC history, having amassed the most title fight victories (five), consecutive successful title defenses (four), and consecutive wins (14) of anyone to ever grace the 155-pound division."
"That's one more title fight win and successful title defense than his teammate-turned-coach Khabib Nurmagomedov, who passed the torch to Makhachev following the passing of his father and his win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254."
Islam Makhachev holds the most title fight victories (five), the most consecutive successful title defenses (four), and the longest consecutive win streak (14) in the UFC lightweight division. These records position him as the dominant competitor at 155 pounds by objective measures. He holds one more title fight win and one more successful defense than Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib passed leadership of the lightweight hierarchy to Makhachev after the death of his father and after Makhachev defeated Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. Makhachev’s achievements mark a defining era in the lightweight class.
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