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Islam Makhachev Teases UFC Retirement, Seeks Top Contenders for Farewell Run

Islam Makhachev Teases UFC Retirement, Seeks Top Contenders for Farewell Run
World Sports · 19:33:45 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has hinted at a potential retirement, stating he wants to face the best contenders in what could be his final stretch in the promotion. The Dagestani fighter, known for his dominant grappling and striking, suggested that his next fights could be part of a farewell tour against elite opposition.

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