Joe Rogan says he believes Islam Makhachev could retire after UFC 330, if he wins his next fight. Both outlets frame Rogan’s comments as a prediction that Makhachev would consider stepping away from MMA following that event.
The discussion centers on Makhachev’s potential matchup at UFC 330 and whether a victory would mirror the way Khabib Nurmagomedov exited the sport after a final successful run. The accounts differ mainly in wording and emphasis—one presents Rogan’s prediction more directly, while the other adds a hypothetical comparison and ties the retirement idea specifically to a win over Ian Machado Garry. Neither outlet provides additional confirmation from Makhachev or UFC officials in the provided text.
Overall, the reporting reflects Rogan’s view and speculation rather than an announced decision by Makhachev or any official retirement announcement tied to UFC 330.
