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UFC Fighter Makhachev Plans Retirement

Updated 2026-10-30 21:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Islam Makhachev, the UFC's reigning welterweight champion and top-ranked fighter in ESPN's pound-for-pound rankings, announced that his next fight will be 'one of the last' of his career.

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UFC's Makhachev: Next fight will be 'one of the last' of career

Islam Makhachev, the No. 1 fighter in ESPN's pound-for-pound MMA rankings and the UFC's reigning welterweight champion, says his next fight will be "one of the last" of his career.

2026-10-30 21:58 UTC