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UFC's Makhachev: Next fight will be 'one of the last' of career

Islam Makhachev, the No.

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Originally reported by ESPN
UFC's Makhachev: Next fight will be 'one of the last' of career
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Islam Makhachev: What Happened

ESPN reported on Friday, October 30, 2026 in a story involving Islam Makhachev, ESPN, MMA. Here is how the report opens:

Islam Makhachev, the No. 1 fighter in ESPN's pound-for-pound MMA rankings and the UFC's reigning welterweight champion, says his next fight will be "one of the last" of his career.

— ESPN

It is one of many UFC & Boxing stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Ultimate Fighting Championship and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: UFC's Makhachev: Next fight will be 'one of the last' of career
  • Who’s involved: Islam Makhachev, ESPN and MMA
  • League: UFC & Boxing
  • First reported: Friday, October 30, 2026 by ESPN
  • Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: ESPN and BBC Sport

How Other Outlets Are Covering It

The same UFC story, as reported by another outlet:

Background: Ultimate Fighting Championship

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, itself a majority owned subsidiary of the WME Group. The largest MMA promotion in the world, the UFC has over 578 fighters contracted that fight across 11 weight divisions (eight men's and three women's). The organization produces events worldwide and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.

Text from Wikipedia’s Ultimate Fighting Championship article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Islam Makhachev

For fans following Islam Makhachev, the next things to watch are the fight card, results, rankings and odds. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Islam Makhachev?

Islam Makhachev, the No. 1 fighter in ESPN's pound-for-pound MMA rankings and the UFC's reigning welterweight champion, says his next fight will be "one of the last" of his career. ESPN reported the story on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Who reported this UFC story?

ESPN first reported it on Friday, October 30, 2026. BBC Sport also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related UFC & Boxing news.

Where can I get the latest UFC & Boxing news today?

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