Daniel Cormier was surpirsed by Islam Makhachev’s coach, Javier Mendez, saying his fighter might retire from MMA after three more fights. Makhachev, who successfully defended his lightweight title four times, has recently vacated his belt and will move up to welterweight. He will likely challenge the current welterweight champion, Jack Della Maddalena, in a bid to become a two-weight champion.
Cormier Questions Makhachev’s Retirement Plan