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

Islam Makhachev thinks former opponent Dustin Poirier will end his career on a high at UFC 318.

UFC star Islam Makhachev has spoken out about the possibility of him retiring from mixed martial arts in the near future.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Dustin Poirier will have the chance to win the BMF title atop a homecoming card in New Orleans, Louisiana, which hasn’t ...

Team Islam Makhachev Drops Shocking Timeline For Dagestani Icon’s Retirement June 17, 2025, 11:13am ESTBy Debmallya Chakraborty Follow Us 33 Islam Makhachev (Photo by Joe Camporeale/Imagn Images) ...

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.