Islam doesn’t want to give up his belt — he wants to fight at 155 too. Islam can take the 170 title, then return to 155 and hold both belts,” said Nurmagomedov.

Islam Makhachev will be hanging around for three more fights. This statement from Javier Mendez riled up the entire internet. Fans and experts alike expressed their shock at the news. Veterans ...

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.

Joaquin Buckley isn’t buying the hype of a welterweight Islam Makhachev Many are predicting Makhachev, the UFC’s pound-for-pound king, to run through Maddalena if they meet in the Octagon ...

Islam Makhachev could incredibly retire after just three more fights according to coach Javier Mendez. Makhachev’s mentor and UFC legend Nurmagomedov retired at the age of 32, which many in t… ...

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.

The former featherweight champ claims even Makhachev’s home fans don’t watch his fights live. “I think it’s going to be even bigger, me against Charles than me against Islam,” Topuria said.

Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev are both preparing for their opportunities to become two-division champions. However, there is the possibility that they could both fall short.