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 ...

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

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

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.

Some of the biggest names in the sport help define Poirier's legacy ahead of his UFC 318 retirement fight vs. Max Holloway ...

There has already been speculation about whether Makhachev will defend his welterweight title if he wins or move back to lightweight. Mendez’s recent revelation makes Makhachev’s career ...

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.

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 ...