UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has given his ideas on a possible timeline for the blended martial arts retirement of Islam Makhachev.
On the age of 33, Islam Makhachev has already achieved some unimaginable issues within the sport of blended martial arts. Now, although, he’s hoping to take issues to an entire new degree as he prepares to problem Jack Della Maddalena for the UFC welterweight championship. If he wins, he would be part of an unique membership of fighters who’ve received UFC world titles in two totally different weight lessons.
One query that has been circulating just lately can be a fairly vital one: when will Islam Makhachev retire?
No one is aware of for certain however in a latest interview, Islam Makhachev’s shut buddy and long-time coaching accomplice Khabib Nurmagomedov supplied some perception.
Khabib believes Islam Makhachev has 1–2 years left within the sport
Throughout a press convention, Khabib Nurmagomedov spoke in regards to the significance of retiring on the proper time, ideally across the age of 35, when a fighter’s prime begins to fade. Pushing past that time typically… pic.twitter.com/wcSB4vPqjL
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Khabib Nurmagomedov discusses Islam Makhachev’s eventual MMA retirement
“Islam possibly, my sincere opinion, one and a half, two years as a result of [his] age [in] October goes to be 34. No one goes to be [the] similar. When time comes, they don’t ask what’s your title… While you develop into 35, it’s essential to cease doing this as a result of [you should] go away this sport for younger guys.
“While you develop into 35 and also you don’t end, someone goes to complete you. Why? It’s higher to complete. After 35, you’re by no means going to be the identical. Folks can speak no matter they need, if you’re previous your prime, you [are] going to struggle just for cash.”
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