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Three fights left? Three years left? Islam Makhachev reacted to his team sharing conflicting timelines on his retirement.
Team Islam Makhachev reveals a shocking retirement timeline for the Dagestani icon, leaving UFC fans stunned and speculating. Skip to main content; Skip to header right navigation; ...
Coach Reveals Islam Makhachev’s Potential Career Timeline Sayan Nag Jun 17, 2025 Javier Mendez seems to think Islam Makhachev ’s remaining time in in mixed martial arts could be limited.
Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez went on Submission Radio podcast to reveal the UFC champion may retire after 3 fights.
Manager Ali Abdelaziz has shut down rumors of an early retirement for Islam Makhachev. Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, recently stated that he expects three more Octagon outings from the ...
In a recent interview with TMZSports, Dustin Poirier addressed retirement speculation leading up to his UFC 302 bout against Islam Makhachev. He said, “I feel like I’m capable of anything.
Islam Makhachev’s manager shuts down imminent retirement Makhachev’s outspoken manager Ali Abdelaziz has also shut down talks that the 33-year-old may be retiring sooner rather than later.
Islam Makhachev via Weighing In Makhachev made his UFC debut in 2015 against Leo Kuntz at UFC 187. He became lightweight champion when he defeated Charles Oliveira at UFC 280.
Islam Makhachev Teases Future Plans, Shuts Down Rumors, and Fuels Double Champ Speculation Ahead of UFC 315. Story by Michael Aldon • 4d. T his weekend at UFC 315, ...
People around Islam Makhachev might have certain ideas about the timeline for his retirement from MMA, but he will be the one to make the final call. One of his longtime coaches, Javier Mendez of ...
Makhachev had initially hoped for three fights in 2025. Given the change in weight class it's going to be two, and he would prefer UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 25, or ideally November's UFC 322 ...