Islam Makhachev’s Injury Revealed After UFC 330
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission (PSAC) has published the list of official medical suspensions issued to participants of the UFC 330 event in Philadelphia. MMAJunkie reported that Russian fighter Islam Makhachevwas handed a mandatory medical suspension due to an injury after defending his welterweight title.
Rib Injury and 30-Day Suspension
Makhachev underwent a medical examination after defeating Irish challenger Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision in the event’s main fight. The examination revealed an injury in the champion’s rib area, resulting in a 30-day suspension from all bouts and full-contact training. Interestingly, the defeated Ian Garry was not given any medical suspension.
UFC 330: Islam Makhachev and the Fight’s Key Details
Category | Status and Details |
Event and Location | UFC 330, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
Fight Result | Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision of the judges |
Diagnosis and Suspension | Due to an injury in the rib area, 30-day medical suspension |
Opponent’s Status | Ian Machado Garry was not given a medical suspension |
Consecutive Wins | Consecutive wins in the UFC: 17 (league record) |
Overall MMA Record | 29 wins and 1 loss |
Historic Streak Continues
With this victory, Islam Makhachev extended his UFC winning streak to 17 fights, continuing one of the longest runs in the promotion’s history. His overall professional MMA record stands at 29 wins and just 1 loss. After a brief medical layoff, the champion will return to training.
How much longer do you think Islam Makhachev can successfully defend his welterweight title, and who could be the next opponent to pose the biggest threat to him?
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