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 ...

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

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.

Coach Reveals Islam Makhachev’s Potential Career Timeline Sayan Nag Jun 17, 2025 Javier Mendez seems to think Islam Makhachev ’s remaining time in in mixed martial arts could be limited.

Manager Ali Abdelaziz has shut down rumors of an early retirement for Islam Makhachev. Makhachev's coach, Javier Mendez, recently stated that he expects three more Octagon outings from the ...

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.

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.

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.

Islam Makhachev thinks former opponent Dustin Poirier will end his career on a high at UFC 318. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) submitted Poirier (30-9 MMA, 22-8 UFC) in a Fight of the Year ...

Islam Makhachev‘s manager dropped a major hint about the location for his client’s welterweight title fight.The bout will mark Jack Della Maddalena’s first title defense since defeating ...

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.