Content overview: “Islam Makhachev Confirms Retirement Plans: UFC Champion Says Next Fight 'One of the Last'”. Islam Makhachev, the reigning UFC welterweight champion, has confirmed that his career inside the octagon is nearing its end. In a recent statement, the 33-year-old Dagestani fighter revealed that his next bout will be 'one of the last' of his illustrious career. The announcement has sent ripples through the mixed martial arts community, as Makhachev is widely regarded as one of the most dominant champions in the sport today.
With a professional record that includes multiple title defenses and a reputation for suffocating grappling and relentless pressure, his potential departure would mark the end of an era for the lightweight division—and possibly the sport as a whole. Makhachev's rise to the top has been nothing short of spectacular. A protégé of former lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov, he captured the UFC lightweight title in October 2022 and has since defended it successfully against top contenders. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.