UFC champion Islam Makhachev indicates upcoming fight will be among his last
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UFC champion Islam Makhachev announced that his next bout will likely be one of the final fights of his career.
UFC champion Islam Makhachev revealed that his upcoming appearance in the octagon will be one of the final fights of his mixed martial arts career. The fighter expressed interest in competing against the winner of an anticipated matchup between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales scheduled for next year. Makhachev intends to step away after completing his remaining career goals.
- Desired opponentMakhachev hopes to clash with the winner of the upcoming bout between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales.
- Career horizonThe champion confirmed that he is approaching the conclusion of his professional mixed martial arts career.
Why it matters
Islam Makhachev is widely considered one of the top fighters in Ultimate Fighting Championship history. His decision to plan for retirement signifies an impending transition for the division as he completes his final bouts.
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Islam Makhachev stated that his next fight will be among his last, and he targets fighting the winner of Prates against Morales next year.
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- Al JazeeraUFC champion Islam Makhachev says his next fight will be ‘one of last’1h ago · open ↗
- BBC SportUFC champion Makhachev confirms retirement plans14h ago · open ↗
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