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Islam Makhachev Declares Next Fight “One Of The Last”

Nov 15, 2025; New York, NY, UNITED STATES; Islam Makhachev (blue gloves) fights Jack Della Maddalena (red gloves) in the welterweight championship bout during UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images Islam Makhachev, the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world, just told the public that his next match might be the very end of his run. This 35-year-old champion, known for his quiet dominance, dropped a bombshell on Friday by writing on X that his upcoming defense is “one of the last in my career.” It is a shocking admission from a man who has won 17 fights in a row, the longest streak in UFC history.

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