Overview
- Islam Makhachev extended his UFC consecutive-win record to 17 when he defended the welterweight title at UFC 330 in August, a result widely reported across outlets.
- In mid‑September Makhachev said Jon Jones’ long unbeaten streak should be treated as invalid because Jones tested positive in multiple cases, explicitly citing overturned and failed tests.
- Jon Jones responded on X by defending the testing outcomes and USADA’s conclusions, arguing a tiny 202x picogram finding was ruled non‑intentional and not performance enhancing.
- The fighters continued to trade direct barbs on social media, with Makhachev reiterating doubts about Jones’ record while acknowledging Jones’ achievements.
- Makhachev said he is evaluating immediate UFC opponents pending MRI results and recovery, and he also signaled openness to a boxed crossover with Conor McGregor after a Turki Alalshikh‑facilitated contact.