Joe Rogan expresses concern for Islam Makhachev after UFC 330 win
Bloody Elbow • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Joe Rogan voiced his concerns regarding Islam Makhachev's potential matchups against larger welterweight fighters after Makhachev's dominant win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 16. Sitting in the front row, Rogan highlighted the physical size difference between Makhachev and some top contenders like Morales. As the UFC evolves, questions about Makhachev's ability to handle these matchups are increasingly relevant.
- •Islam Makhachev won against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330.
- •Joe Rogan expressed concerns about Makhachev's size relative to larger opponents.
- •Rogan mentioned fighters like Morales as potential challenges.
- •The fight took place on August 16, 2026.
- 2:00 PMBloody Elbow — Joe Rogan has one major concern about Islam Makhachev after watching his record-setting UFC 330 win - Bloody Elbow
"Joe Rogan: "There are some guys, like Morales, that are absolutely gigantic. What happens if he fights those guys?"
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