Islam Makhachev never underestimates any opponent, but he also knows there are levels in this game, and he doesn’t buy Ian Machado Garry as his toughest challenge.
Ahead of the UFC 330 main event on Saturday, Makhachev has heard Garry say plenty of thing about his plans to pull off the upset to become welterweight champion. But despite this being just his second fight at 170 pounds, Makhachev respects what Garry brings to the table but he doesn’t buy that this is the most difficult matchup he’s ever faced in his career.
“It’s not going to be my biggest challenge,” Makhachev said during UFC 330 media day. “He’s just good. I give him respect. He
