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Morning Report: Justin Gaethje’s manager proposes Islam Makhachev as final fight

Justin Gaethje's manager has proposed a final fight against Islam Makhachev, but the UFC champion's future remains uncertain.

By · Published August 9, 2026  08:46 UTC · Updated August 9, 2026  21:01 UTC

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Justin Gaethje’s manager proposed a final fight against Islam Makhachev, stating that any return for the champion must be a massive event. Makhachev subsequently expressed uncertainty regarding whether Gaethje will compete in the UFC again.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 71d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Justin Gaethje's manager has proposed a final fight against Islam Makhachev, but the UFC champion's future remains uncertain.
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Justin Gaethje's manager has proposed a final fight against Islam Makhachev, but the UFC champion's future remains uncertain. The manager's proposal comes after Gaethje's recent retirement announcement, which has sparked speculation about his next moves.

Gaethje's manager has confirmed that the fighter is not retiring, but there is a condition: his final fight must be a massive event. MMA Sucka and MMA Fighting have covered the manager's proposal, while heavy.com and BJPenn.com have focused on Makhachev's uncertainty about Gaethje's future in the UFC.

MMA Mania has shared the manager's timeline for Gaethje's return, emphasizing the need for a significant event.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 71d ago.

Quick answers

Has Justin Gaethje officially retired?

No. Gaethje's manager has confirmed that the fighter is not retiring.

Who has Justin Gaethje's manager proposed as his final opponent?

Islam Makhachev.

What is the condition for Justin Gaethje's return to the UFC?

His final fight must be a massive event.

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