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

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 ...

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 31.

Javier Mendez doesn't see Islam Makhachev sticking around for too much ... but it's kind of hard to overlook JDM." Makhachev was asked about retirement in an interview with Demetrious Johnson in ...

Islam Makhachev Teases Future Plans, Shuts Down Rumors, and Fuels Double Champ Speculation Ahead of UFC 315. Story by Michael Aldon • 4d. T his weekend at UFC 315, ...

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 ...

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's former teammate recently shared his opinion on Makhachev's future in the UFC, discussing his retirement plans. According to the individual, the Dagestani fighter may hang up his ...

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.

Islam Makhachev via Weighing In Makhachev made his UFC debut in 2015 against Leo Kuntz at UFC 187. He became lightweight champion when he defeated Charles Oliveira at UFC 280.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev tweeted that no matter the result at UFC 315 Jack Della Maddalena vs. Belal Muhammad, he will not vacate 155 pound championship belt. Fuels speculation of ...