UFC Champion Islam Makhachev Says Upcoming Bout May Be Among Final Fights

TL;DR

• UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev speaks about his next fight
• He describes it as one of the last fights of his career
• Makhachev currently holds the No. 1 spot in ESPN’s pound‑for‑pound rankings

Why It Matters

Makhachev’s statement signals a potential nearing of retirement for a top‑ranked mixed‑martial‑arts athlete, a development that could affect future fight cards and viewership for UFC events popular among fans in the United States, Canada and India.