Islam Makhachev further solidified his status as the world’s best welterweight fighter this past weekend with a dominant win over Ian Machado Garry, breaking Anderson Silva‘s UFC record with a win streak of 17 after defending his title at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.

The Russian extended his consecutive wins with a unanimous decision victory over the Irishman in the main event at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. This was Makhachev‘s first fight since taking the welterweight title away from Jack Della Maddalena last November.

During the fight, the reigning champion performed a stunning head-kick knockdown in the second round before slamming his opponent into the canvas, which would’ve gone a long way in swaying the judges’ decision. The 28-year-old, in response, was able to land 29 significant strikes, but the 34-year-old was able to shrug them off to win over the three judges. Garry was able to defend admirably, it must be said, as Philly was treated to the whole five rounds.

Although the night ended bloody and bruised, the pair showed great respect for one another, embracing before Makhachev’s arm was raised in victory.

What’s Been Said After Makhachev vs Garry

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Following the fight, Makhachev told reporters: “Ian is a great fighter, a good man, and I respect him. He gave me a hard time, but I prove every fight.”

Garry, meanwhile, left the Octagon disappointed, but at 28, he has plenty of time to achieve his dream of becoming a UFC champion.

MMA fans will be eager to see the Dagestani back in the Octagon as soon as possible, and a tease from the man himself will keep the suspense high. The Russian said: “We have to fight before Ramadan, 100 percent.”

Ramadan is expected to take place between February and March 2027, and the champ continued by saying: “I’m 34 years old, I have to fight as soon as possible.”

Islam Makhachev Shows Off Injuries From UFC 330

Now, a mere two days after fighting Garry, Makhachev has been spotted out in public and is seen to have two deep purple bruises surrounding his eyes.

The damage sustained to the Russian’s face has surprised many UFC fans, who have been left questioning when such damage happened, given the fact the Irishman didn’t land too many significant blows.

However, it’s also got them worried about Makhachev’s future in the welterweight division, because if Garry can do that much damage to him, what could bigger, stronger fighters in the same division do?

Bruno Fernandes is expected to stay at Manchester United despite interest from Galatasaray, GIVEMESPORT understands.

Manchester United sources insist their captain is not for sale at any price this summer, while a €65million release clause for non-English clubs expired last month.

Galatasaray have offered Fernandes an annual salary of more than €20million, and a four-year contract, but Manchester United are not prepared to engage with the Turkish club.

Bruno Fernandes could double his money by moving to Turkey

Fernandes also intends to stay and is in talks with Manchester United to extend his contract. His current deal runs until next summer and contains the option to extend by a further year.

It is not the first time Fernandes has been offered lucrative terms to leave Old Trafford. Last summer, Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad all made approaches. Al-Hilal were the most advanced of the three clubs ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup, but Fernandes felt the move was wrong for both football and family reasons.

The 31-year-old Portugal international went on to have an outstanding season with Manchester United, helping them secure Champions League qualification and contributing with 21 assists – a Premier League record for a single season, surpassing both Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry (20). He only failed to manage a goal contribution against three teams – Everton, Sunderland and West Ham.

Bruno Fernandes’ record-breaking 2025/26 season:

Galatasaray value Fernandes at around €50million, but Manchester United have not yet received an offer. Sources say should an approach arrive it would be rejected out of hand.

Turkey’s tax system is far more favourable than in the UK meaning if Fernandes accepted the move he would essentially double his salary.

Galatasaray’s interest will no doubt give Fernandes leverage as he seeks improved terms at Manchester United. The club remain calm over Fernandes’ future having been given a verbal commitment he would not seek an exit this summer when the season ended.

Fernandes has also been linked with AC Milan and Juventus, while Saudi interest remains, especially from Al-Nassr.

By all accounts, winning more than 40 club golf titles would be an incredibly impressive, not to mention commendable, feat. But what about if you’re Donald Trump?

The US president has bragged repeatedly about his trophy-winning talents around the golf course, most recently shooting a supposed 70 around the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster to take home yet another championship.

Admitting he had “very little time to practice” due to being focused on many other things, unlike the rest of the field, the 80-year-old declared: “It’s called TALENT, and I have it, and they don’t!”

Whether he has it, though, is a question that routinely follows the president around golf courses. Trump has been regularly accused of being a cheat, with an ex-caddie now revealing the exact nature of just how true that is.

Donald Trump’s Love Story With Golf

Releasing a book back in 2005 which featured advice from different golf professionals and teachers, Trump described golf as “more than a game. It is a passion” for both himself and millions of people around the world.

He’s still found time for that passion, even as the most powerful man in the world. The sight of him hitting the golf course has proven to be a regular thing in his two terms as President of the United States, routinely playing alongside different celebrities, from UFC stars such as Bo Nickal through to footballers including England captain Harry Kane.

Trump owns a number of golf courses, having steadily built a portfolio of them as a real estate developer over the years. He opened the first in 1999 in Florida and has seen them play host to a number of PGA and LPGA events. This includes courses in Scotland, the UAE, Puerto Rico and Indonesia, as well as the USA. He also claims to be something of a virtuoso around them, allegedly winning over 40 championships, all of them at his own courses.

Donald Trump Exposed by Ex-Caddie

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Rick Reilly’s book, Commander In Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump, runs through the cheating accusations levelled at the president in depth, including his nickname of ‘Pele’ as he allegedly “kicks his ball back onto the fairway.”

Interviewing Trump back in 2000, Reilly was told by him that he’d already won 12 championships. He referred to Trump’s boasting about these victories as “a lie that’s so over-the-top Crazytown it loses all credibility among golfers the second it’s out of his mouth.”

That number has seemingly grown substantially since then, with Reilly shedding some light on just how he’s managed to pull it off.

There is also video evidence of this in practice. Footage re-shared to social media recently shows Trump pulling up to a bunker in a buggy, flanked by two caddies, one of which uses the natural back and forth of his arms as he walks to drop a golf ball behind him without breaking stride.

While the clip does not show if Trump actually plays the dropped ball, it does look as if the president is about to set himself for the shot from there.

“So now I have the Championship Cheat Chart at 40 wins,” continued Reilly. “Though an onlooker at Bedminster taking a video of the awards said that by his count, Trump is up to 43.”