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So basically, I’m just assuming Islam would be thinking about retirement at that particular age. Realistically, he can have 7–8 fights — depends on what Islam wants,” said Mendez.

People regard Islam Makhachev as the big honcho, if not the all-time greatest UFC 155-pounder, because he broke the record The post ‘Duck’ Or Not, Islam Makhachev’s Coach Provides Shock ...

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Makhachev’s coach drops shock retirement timeline Ahead of his move up to 170lbs, the Russian has teased that his time at lightweight may not be completely done.

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Daniel Cormier reacts to Islam Makhachev’s longtime coach’s retirement revelation If Makhachev is serious about retirement after three more appearances in the ...

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 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.

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 ...

Jan 18, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Islam Makhachev (red gloves) reacts after defeating Renato Moicano (blue gloves) in a lightweight title fight during UFC 311 at Intuit Dome.

Former UFC Double Champ Raises His Concerns About Islam Makhachev Having Just Three Fights Until Retirement June 18, 2025, 8:19am ESTBy Debmallya Chakraborty Follow Us 10 ...

Islam Makhachev has cemented himself as one of the most dominant forces in UFC history, boasting a 27-1 record and a 15-fight win streak that has him in ...

Makhachev said there is a throng of young talent on their team who try to prove a point by going toe to toe against the lightweight champ. For the Dagestani legend, retirement comes when he is ...