Three fights left? Three years left? Islam Makhachev reacted to his team sharing conflicting timelines on his retirement.

Team Islam Makhachev Doubles Down On Retirement Rumors, Cites 7-8 Fights More For The Lightweight King. June 19, 2025, 9:28am EST By Debmallya Chakraborty. Follow Us 29.

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 ...

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.

UFC fans might not have the enjoyment of watching Islam Makhachev for much longer as his head coach has provided a surprising retirement timeline. After feeling like he’d achieved all he can ...

Javier Mendez doesn't see Islam Makhachev sticking around for too much longer. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) relinquished his UFC lightweight title to chase a second belt. He is expected to ...

Islam Makhachev nothing thinking about retirement at least three more years of high-level competition — Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) June 17, 2025 Makhachev also seconded Abdelaziz’s comments.

With retirement possibly on the horizon, each fight will mean even more for his dominant legacy. Islam Makhachev Teases Future Plans, Shuts Down Rumors, and Fuels Double Champ Speculation Ahead of ...

Islam Makhachev could incredibly retire after just three more fights according to coach Javier Mendez. Makhachev’s mentor and UFC legend Nurmagomedov retired at the age of 32, which many in t… ...