Islam Makhachev considers retirement at mother's request like Khabib

Islam Makhachev, a two-division UFC champion, discussed the possibility of retiring from MMA at his mother's request during a recent interview. Drawing parallels with Khabib Nurmagomedov, who retired at 32 after his mother's plea, Makhachev shared that this topic has been a recurring conversation with her. He noted, 'If my mom ever truly puts her foot down and insists, then of course,' emphasizing the importance of family in his career decisions. Makhachev, at 34 and with a record of 28-1, hasn't lost in over a decade, leading to questions about the timing of his potential retirement. He acknowledged the wisdom of Khabib's decision to leave the sport on top.

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