Islam Makhachev not retiring at UFC 330, says Ian Machado Garry ‘acts like bad guy’

Islam Makhachev talks to MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn about his UFC 330 title defense vs. Ian Machado Garry on Aug. 15, his attempt at history, Usman Nurmagomedov’s future and much more.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Islam Makhachev interview begins
3:00 – Reveals Zuffa Boxing offer from Turki
3:55 – Usman Nurmagomedov coming to UFC?
9:10 – UFC 330 preparation
11:20 – Ian Machado Garry’s pre-fight talk
14:00 – Making history at UFC 330
14:45 – On struggling with motivation
16:40 – Addresses UFC 330 retirement rumors
19:25 – Should Justin Gaethje retire?
21:45 – Conor McGregor’s UFC future
22:55 – Michael Morales as UFC 330 backup
23:35 – Potential Carlos Ulberg rematch
26:00 – Islam’s final message before UFC 330

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