The gist of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) belt holder Islam Makhachev's statements at a press conference on the occasion of the 50th Sambo World Championship in Tashkent, which takes place between November 6 and 8: UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev plans to retire soon. Combat sambo gave Makhchev a sporting basis for his development. Islam Machaba's mother does not support his practice of mixed martial arts. Islam Makhchev acknowledged a possible move to middleweight, but noted that it would be difficult. TASS/Caucasus in Max.