UFC icon Anderson Silva has expressed his delight at the prospect of Islam Makhachev surpassing his long-standing record of 16 consecutive victories in the promotion. Makhachev, widely considered one of the top mixed martial artists globally, stands on the cusp of making history.
With an impressive track record, the dominant champion is just one victory away from setting a new UFC record of 17 straight wins, eclipsing the mark previously held solely by Silva. This potential achievement adds another layer to Makhachev’s already stellar career.
Silva’s Perspective on Makhachev’s Ascent
In a recent interview, Silva shared his thoughts on Makhachev’s rise. “Everything is possible,” Silva remarked, expressing his joy. “I’m happy because somebody broke this record, and the new generation in the future, the people will break this record again, again, again – this is good challenge for everybody when it comes.”
He added that fighters often focus on their craft rather than specific records: “But I don’t think the people think about, ‘Oh, I go break this record, I go break this record.’ I think the people doing their job and when you see, ‘Oh, my God! Really? Yes, you broke the record! Oh, OK. Great.'”
Anderson Silva’s Post-Career View on MMA
Silva also offered insight into his current engagement with the sport. Having retired from MMA, he no longer watches fights with the same intensity. “I spent my entire life watching MMA,” Silva said. “A student, my opponent, and watching MMA to see the movement I can make better, and for myself, I don’t watch anymore. … When I finished my career in MMA, I stopped watching because I don’t have to study anymore because I don’t fight MMA anymore. When I started my career in MMA years ago, I just looking every single day, study every single day, MMA fight, MMA fight, MMA fight – I’m done.”
The mixed martial arts world is abuzz, anticipating the potential for history to be rewritten as Makhachev eyes this monumental milestone.
