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 ...

Islam Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, expects 3 more fights from Islam before he retires "I'm anticipating we'll see [Islam] hopefully for maybe another three fights total.

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 ...

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 does not plan to retire just yet. Makhachev is often compared to his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov who is a legend in the UFC. Nurmagomedov retired early and was undefeated but ...

Today, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev stirred even more speculation about his next move with a tweet addressing the upcoming UFC 315 main event deciding the welterweight champion.

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.

Makhachev’s teammate, mentor and predecessor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, retired undefeated as the champ at 32 years of age, though that was influenced by the death of his father, the late Abdulmanap.

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 ...

Islam Makhachev clarifies UFC retirement speculation: 'We're just beginning' Mike Bohn, MMA Junkie 6 July 2025 at 6:01 am GMT-7 · 2 min read ...