Current champion UFC lightweight and the best fighter of the organization, regardless of weight category, Islam Makhachevdoes not plan to fight after he turns 35, Sports.kz reports with reference to Fighttime.ru.
The Russian’s coach, Javier Mendez, announced this in an interview with Submission Radio.
“He will probably do what Khabib did – retire at 35,” said the American specialist. “Khabib did it a lot earlier, but I think 35 is the magic number for these guys. They keep it in their head that 35 is the end point. Someone will cross it, but I think Islam is already financially secure, he manages his money very well, so at 35 he will retire.”
