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 doesn’t want to give up his belt — he wants to fight at 155 too. Islam can take the 170 title, then return to 155 and hold both belts,” said Nurmagomedov.

However, Makhachev was replaced as the pound-for-pound number one last month when Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira ...

Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez went on Submission Radio podcast to reveal the UFC champion may retire after 3 fights.

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.

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.

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 ...