Islam Makhachev plans to break Charles Oliveira at UFC 294, eyes welterweight title | ESPN MMA

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  • ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto interviews lightweight champion Islam Makhachev ahead of his title rematch at UFC 294 against Charles Oliveira. They reflect on the first fight a year ago in Abu Dhabi as well as Islam’s win against Alexander Volkanovski earlier this year. Makhachev also expresses interest in fighting for the welterweight title against Colby Covington.
    0:00 Taking on Oliveira a second time
    8:58 Wants to fight for welterweight belt
    11:00 Thoughts on Volkanovski fight
    13:47 IV accusations
    15:52 Khabib’s thoughts on rematch
    19:11 Covington wants to fight him
    20:58 Most enjoyable fight of career?
    22:37 Will this fight week be different?
    24:00 Not a fan of golf
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  • @McRee771
    @McRee771 Před 8 měsíci +373

    Never understood the hate, Makhachev is freaking awesome.

    • @luffyduffy2129
      @luffyduffy2129 Před 8 měsíci +3

      its simple its even his name, they hate the religion of islam

    • @Happy26210
      @Happy26210 Před 8 měsíci +3

      @@luffyduffy2129probably

    • @2013TombRaider
      @2013TombRaider Před 8 měsíci +23

      it's just this charles fckboys who actually think he got any chance of beating islam. Let them hate, they all gonna be quiet once he beats their hero one more time.

    • @erikmanguslehnsherr4389
      @erikmanguslehnsherr4389 Před 7 měsíci +8

      People tend to hate on greatness now.

    • @Brahim0801
      @Brahim0801 Před 7 měsíci +47

      The hate is obvious tbh, just look at his name, he's Muslim and Russian. The bad guy according to your average western MMA fan.

  • @muzafarwani9584
    @muzafarwani9584 Před 8 měsíci +414

    The honesty that he doesn't miss Khabib as a coach but as a training partner is amazing. He could have easily buttered his answer. These Dagestani guys mean what they say and they always tell the truth

    • @johnkeros9109
      @johnkeros9109 Před 8 měsíci +8

      They also disrespect women.

    • @carltonpenaloza1395
      @carltonpenaloza1395 Před 8 měsíci +92

      @@johnkeros9109 Khabib kept an impossible promise to his mom and spends more time with his family vs chasing a legendary legacy. What have you done lately?

    • @carltonpenaloza1395
      @carltonpenaloza1395 Před 8 měsíci +9

      @@Bov-lb4my Ahh ok, oops 😅. Thanks for letting me know! Lol

    • @heisenberg9739
      @heisenberg9739 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@johnkeros9109 so does the west so stfu

    • @oliveirasingson7592
      @oliveirasingson7592 Před 8 měsíci +6

      ​@@carltonpenaloza1395bruh😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @theslifestyle2030
    @theslifestyle2030 Před 8 měsíci +152

    Islams interviews are so genuine and straight up honest. Hes the best and also a natural comedian lol

  • @cfv704
    @cfv704 Před 8 měsíci +114

    This dude beat a Prime Volk at 155lbs with a bad hydration. You could tell by his color. Dude was even more pale than usual. Kinda insane

    • @milky_dromeda
      @milky_dromeda Před 8 měsíci +18

      exactly bro

    • @jameso8711
      @jameso8711 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Volk underestimated his striking. Gonna be different next fight

    • @Itskfx
      @Itskfx Před 8 měsíci +5

      @@jameso8711You can also say the Islam underestimated his wrestling. Will be a different fight indeed.

    • @angusbeefballfro
      @angusbeefballfro Před 8 měsíci +3

      Also, he was in enemy territory, first title defense and first full five rounder.

    • @aguiaman1271
      @aguiaman1271 Před 7 měsíci

      yeah but was much bigger, how is that a prime volk if he was fighting out off his normal weight class, with like less 15 pounds then his opponet, islam is a weight bully

  • @hannanmalik7278
    @hannanmalik7278 Před 8 měsíci +231

    People call Islam for being a weight bully but hate him for wanting to go up and fight Colby

    • @izharulhaqtruthrevealed1185
      @izharulhaqtruthrevealed1185 Před 8 měsíci +44

      Exactly, just wants use anything to hate him

    • @umarfarook2550
      @umarfarook2550 Před 8 měsíci +5

      Yes broo, in that division we have bilal and kamaru usman.... They are friend for islam..... I think this is not good for islam and their relationship

    • @rynorock2647
      @rynorock2647 Před 8 měsíci +7

      He also would fight Leon he’s not being picky lol

    • @kenzopeypers738
      @kenzopeypers738 Před 8 měsíci +5

      He'd probably even fight Shavkat honestly.

    • @maymunadam
      @maymunadam Před 8 měsíci +6

      ​@@kenzopeypers738he's open to do wat the ufc tells him to, a volk rematch or anything and still gets hate

  • @zairem4207
    @zairem4207 Před 8 měsíci +618

    There are levels to this game.. Islam is an elite level fighter!! Lets gooooo

    • @Guptaprasad
      @Guptaprasad Před 8 měsíci +21

      Charlie Olives isn't?

    • @khanoncrack3309
      @khanoncrack3309 Před 8 měsíci +12

      there both elite in that division@@Guptaprasad

    • @xeta180
      @xeta180 Před 8 měsíci +10

      @@Guptaprasadin that last fight we saw how “elite” charles was. His offence is great. But his defence is almost 0.

    • @gamekiller9043
      @gamekiller9043 Před 8 měsíci +13

      @@Guptaprasaddude, of course Charles is. Charles is one of the most dangerous MMA fighters ever. But you gotta be fair and admit Islam is even better.

    • @azriladha
      @azriladha Před 8 měsíci +9

      @@Guptaprasad Hey hindu. Charles is Brazilian. Why u get butthurt.

  • @Brolylover007
    @Brolylover007 Před 8 měsíci +427

    After hearing this, and Islam acknowledging the Volk match and the fact that it was really a once in a lifetime experience for him and allowed him to learn and improve even further, tells you everything you need to know about the upcoming match against Charles. Makhachev is going to run through him again 💯

    • @jamesstanley8294
      @jamesstanley8294 Před 8 měsíci +9

      CHARLES FEELS THE SAME WAY.HE LEARNED ALOT FROM HIS LAST FIGHT WITH ISLAM.NOBODYS RUNNING THROUGH CHARLES AGAIN.U WATCH AND SEE!!

    • @Scorpio-king1112
      @Scorpio-king1112 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Sounds like coping💀

    • @duckman5563
      @duckman5563 Před 8 měsíci +25

      ​@@Scorpio-king1112 lol coping from what? Islam won the volk fight and did run through charles..

    • @bigl3242
      @bigl3242 Před 8 měsíci +4

      @@duckman5563No excuses when Oliveira stops him inside 3 rounds. 🥸🤡

    • @duckman5563
      @duckman5563 Před 8 měsíci +5

      @@bigl3242 why would you even say that? Lol I was just pointing out that there is absolutely nothing to cope.. but I think it will be a different fight but islam will finish again.. don't forget how easy their first fight was.

  • @alcottdevalte7440
    @alcottdevalte7440 Před 8 měsíci +336

    Islam has become a global treasure. Gotta appreciate him wanting to fight the best and challenging himself. Hope he keeps winning. The hate is unreal, which is lame...

    • @johnkeros9109
      @johnkeros9109 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Dagestanis disrespect women.

    • @sigmaalpha9989
      @sigmaalpha9989 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@johnkeros9109what an ignorant pig.

    • @heisenberg9739
      @heisenberg9739 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@johnkeros9109 hehehaha this tiny weener is commenting this everywhere

    • @munisy.3022
      @munisy.3022 Před 8 měsíci +30

      ​@@johnkeros9109they respect women alot just because they said this is not women's sport doesn't mean they hate them, it goes against their culture and principle, also religion.

    • @thelonelystoner96
      @thelonelystoner96 Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​@@johnkeros9109i bet you chug a six pack with a white tank top and beat up your wife

  • @kaali_619
    @kaali_619 Před 8 měsíci +1027

    This man is dangerous. He agrees that he learnt a lot from the Volk fight.

    • @El-gordo_
      @El-gordo_ Před 8 měsíci +91

      Yea that even at his worst he can still come out on top with the #1 p4p

    • @kaali_619
      @kaali_619 Před 8 měsíci +173

      @@El-gordo_ Fans are delusional. What else can we expect when the PFP1 fights PFP2. Ofcourse it was a battle. But Islam won 3-2 crystal clear in my books

    • @Ar1AnX1x
      @Ar1AnX1x Před 8 měsíci +54

      @@kaali_619 the same people that think Islam should be embarrassed by that close fight are mostly the same people who thought Volk is gonna get crushed and since they didn't consider Volk a very elite fighter they don't see this close win as a success for Islam, when anyone with a brain knew Volk is possibly the best fighter regardless of weight class, insanely great striking, insane cardio, great wrestling, very fast, very tough, dude had everything, they're disrespecting Alex by making it look like Islam should be embarrassed because it was close.

    • @michaelguyea8970
      @michaelguyea8970 Před 8 měsíci +5

      I found it funny that Islam looked like he bit off more than he can chew to Volk who looked a lot smaller than Islam, I would like to see with my eyes Islam weighing in at 155lbs he looks way heavier than that to me.

    • @El-gordo_
      @El-gordo_ Před 8 měsíci +36

      @@michaelguyea8970 only because Islam had 24hr to rehydrate where as in the US and Abu Dhabi you get 44hrs to rehydrate… that’s almost double the time Islam with a full 44hr window smashed volk easy that’s why I said even at his worst Islam came out on top 4-1 lmao

  • @edgararascon
    @edgararascon Před 8 měsíci +199

    Islam is the definition of unbothered

    • @heresyseed
      @heresyseed Před 8 měsíci +11

      Word… dude makes cucumbers need a glass of ice water!

    • @sarak4217
      @sarak4217 Před 8 měsíci

      😂

    • @InspectorSmeg
      @InspectorSmeg Před 8 měsíci

      The first thing the man literally said that he didn’t wana be fighting in Dubai. Doesn’t sound too unbothered.

    • @ghoul5371
      @ghoul5371 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@InspectorSmegofc it does

  • @allpraisewebb1142
    @allpraisewebb1142 Před 8 měsíci +187

    As a Olivera fan this is why guys like Islam and Khabib are bigger stars because they are able to speak to the American people and actually try..Olivera has been in the UFC for way to long to not be able to say anything we can understand

    • @sajidrahman6160
      @sajidrahman6160 Před 8 měsíci

      Most Brazilians never bother - name me a few who do, kinda sucks.

    • @ryanwatt1929
      @ryanwatt1929 Před 8 měsíci +10

      He’s spoke English in Vancouver after the fight. I’d say he’s trying

    • @ahmedgaming7866
      @ahmedgaming7866 Před 8 měsíci +40

      ​@@ryanwatt1929saying a couple words in broken English after being in the company for over a decade is insane, ofcourse I appreciate that he's actually learning but come on.

    • @ryanwatt1929
      @ryanwatt1929 Před 8 měsíci +4

      @@ahmedgaming7866 not sure your definition of insanity is but that seems a bit extreme. The facts is that your right that he didn’t speak English for years but NOW has made the effort. Some people just can never be pleased I guess

    • @GTari-ob6bj
      @GTari-ob6bj Před 8 měsíci +5

      @@ryanwatt1929 he spoke just as much english years ago with Joe in a post fight interview sounds about the same.

  • @akibmohtasim
    @akibmohtasim Před 8 měsíci +28

    I love the fact that Islam was not talking that much the whole time but as soon as the topic was DC, his eyes lit up 😂

  • @sajidrahman6160
    @sajidrahman6160 Před 8 měsíci +46

    "you hit one time and the ball go one kilometre ?- sorry i dont understand this". I died laughing at this

    • @youjerichotwala6918
      @youjerichotwala6918 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I dont understand what you talking about.

    • @mg_phopla
      @mg_phopla Před 8 měsíci +8

      🤣🤣😂 "This is not sport bro"
      This guy is hilarious🤣

    • @hisyamlois395
      @hisyamlois395 Před 7 měsíci +1

      same 🤣🤣🤣

  • @ibraheemkhan8606
    @ibraheemkhan8606 Před 8 měsíci +50

    His take on golf was actually funny

    • @sajidrahman6160
      @sajidrahman6160 Před 8 měsíci +15

      i died laughing at it - 1 kilometre, analogy was killing me

  • @dogma_24
    @dogma_24 Před 8 měsíci +33

    Islam is so genuine ❤

  • @fonyterguson5971
    @fonyterguson5971 Před 8 měsíci +536

    Makhachev definitely would have improved his game after volk fight! Can't see the fight going any other way except him winning.

    • @srr3097
      @srr3097 Před 8 měsíci +20

      I can see charles chining him

    • @grandmastersub
      @grandmastersub Před 8 měsíci +46

      @@srr3097 he tried first fight with the knees in clinch, flying knees, elbows, hooks and failed😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @complexrgs7498
      @complexrgs7498 Před 8 měsíci +20

      Volk and him both leveled up.... Volk's champ experience paid off late. Got Islam out of his comfort rounds.

    • @srr3097
      @srr3097 Před 8 měsíci +4

      @@grandmastersub because they didn’t land

    • @icecoldyellowredbull
      @icecoldyellowredbull Před 8 měsíci +3

      @@grandmastersubbut why is that so funny that you put all those emojis?

  • @reyansk709
    @reyansk709 Před 8 měsíci +243

    In Makhachev vs Volk...
    i was of the opinion of 3-2 until i watched the fight in 0.5x and audio mute. I was surprised that Makhachev won not only the round no. 1, 2 & 4 but also 3, round 3 was the most competitive round which in 1 gothrough nobodie's vision can catch. you have to see it in slo mo. Makhachev just did it enough to win that round. knees, then a good kick, nice straight left which even volk acknowledged. I recommend you to watch the fight in 0.5x and mute the audio.

    • @mehck-gk9yn
      @mehck-gk9yn Před 8 měsíci +1

      you don't win a fight gassed on your back getting your face smashed in. Only dagestani dickriders still say Islam won, and he did it on grappling points with no damage. Absolutely haram inshallah

    • @fluzzerr
      @fluzzerr Před 8 měsíci +65

      You don’t need to watch it in slo mo to know Islam won 😂 People liked the smaller Volk and that’s why they act like he won. But he still did a very good job.

    • @luminousdreams8405
      @luminousdreams8405 Před 8 měsíci +47

      Even Volk only dominated the last minute of the last round. Previous 4 min it was edging Islam.

    • @zaeynalamgir1384
      @zaeynalamgir1384 Před 8 měsíci

      so obsessed with islam... that u put his dp and all your existence is His close fight ... grow up kiddo@@mehck-gk9yn

    • @TheRockeyAllen
      @TheRockeyAllen Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@luminousdreams8405yep

  • @syedfawaz8090
    @syedfawaz8090 Před 8 měsíci +486

    Props to Islam for improving his English every passing event. Although he must still not be understanding all the questions to full extent and might come off in a different way because of his limited vocabulary.
    But he has to promote the fight because unfortunately Charles can't since he doesn't speaks english at all

    • @Teixeira64
      @Teixeira64 Před 8 měsíci +48

      Charles promotes by putting on a show and bringing war to every fight he does

    • @Neilltheone
      @Neilltheone Před 8 měsíci +18

      I still remember when he made his debut and he didn't speak any english but yeah it's gotten so well, I think training and being around San Jose really helped the english quite a bit

    • @superflyguy4488
      @superflyguy4488 Před 8 měsíci

      Apart from the ones he literally gave up in.@@Teixeira64

    • @superflyguy4488
      @superflyguy4488 Před 8 měsíci +40

      Islam, much like Khabib has a very dry sense of humour and many nations just dont get it, they mistake it for arrogance or a lack of understanding.

    • @MMAVoodoo
      @MMAVoodoo Před 8 měsíci +14

      Nah, dude you missed UFC Canada. Charles gave some of his postfight interview in English. It was awesome. I think he's finally putting in the work

  • @nurlanalizada4189
    @nurlanalizada4189 Před 8 měsíci +163

    Huge thanks for Brett for the interview! I have been waiting for a while!

  • @anasibndawood6696
    @anasibndawood6696 Před 8 měsíci +22

    For some reason, I feel much calmer, and at ease after watching this interview

  • @shahelabegum1826
    @shahelabegum1826 Před 8 měsíci +24

    He's savage... he said pick a sport where you can lose some calories 😄

  • @Workin2anEarlyGrave
    @Workin2anEarlyGrave Před 8 měsíci +160

    I knew it! Always said it. His weight cut was bad during Volk fight. You just felt it man. Finally he clearly says it.

    • @shortyborty3230
      @shortyborty3230 Před 8 měsíci +3

      🤣

    • @kylez33
      @kylez33 Před 8 měsíci +8

      Proper cope. Weight cut excuse lol

    • @AAa-eg1nl
      @AAa-eg1nl Před 8 měsíci +29

      ​@@kylez33and still hé destroy that volk😂

    • @bla6554
      @bla6554 Před 8 měsíci +5

      ​@@AAa-eg1nlright cause winning a split decision is destroying someone 😭

    • @AAa-eg1nl
      @AAa-eg1nl Před 8 měsíci +12

      @@bla6554 jajajajaja look the hospital ( suspension volk almost died )

  • @acooldude
    @acooldude Před 8 měsíci +67

    Beneil looked like an old man against Olivera

  • @Redsoxman9991
    @Redsoxman9991 Před 8 měsíci +40

    The dead stare that Islam gives off is just so emotionless and scary (at start of interview) I don’t think zombies inside the octogon could intimidate him.

    • @dipranjan63
      @dipranjan63 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Reminiscence of the last emperor?

    • @akllls617
      @akllls617 Před 8 měsíci

      Is more of the autism… long history of being inbreds

    • @idzwanramli8197
      @idzwanramli8197 Před 7 měsíci

      He would probably enjoy the challenge and ask for more zombies to come in 🤣

  • @HarshJ_ohn
    @HarshJ_ohn Před 8 měsíci +85

    I've watched Islam vs Volk multiple times.
    Every time I gave that to Islam.
    And he did not look like himself from the start. He was already depleted before the fight.

    • @FakeAndTrolled
      @FakeAndTrolled Před 8 měsíci +10

      He looked so much smaller in the cage compared to the Oliveira fight. Look how big he was in the Bobby Green fight at 160lbs, he’d be a tank at 170.

    • @xrozip4050
      @xrozip4050 Před 8 měsíci +7

      Because australia changed to 24 hours instead of 48 hours hydration

    • @ggNotSuree
      @ggNotSuree Před 7 měsíci +2

      You and 95% of former or current pro fighters/analysts agree with your take. Yet somehow keyboard warriors think they know better 😂.

  • @sam8374
    @sam8374 Před 8 měsíci +134

    Awesome to see the King of Australia back

  • @Good-GuyMMA
    @Good-GuyMMA Před 8 měsíci +98

    I am so happy to hear Islam take positives from the Volk fight, many would of thought he would of shy away of talking about such a 'win' given all the controversy and backlash towards it but props to the Lightweight Champion and I hope he puts on a dominant performance and entertaining fight against Charles Oliveira at UFC 294.

    • @kurtglathar5162
      @kurtglathar5162 Před 8 měsíci +5

      Agreed. I wish people would stop throwing petty insults back and forth over the fight and just appreciate the skills they put on display and the heart they both showed.

    • @bossmanali
      @bossmanali Před 8 měsíci +8

      Being shy about beating the pfp #1 in his own backyard with after winning the title 3 months earlier off the previous pfp #2. You got to be a straight weirdo to be shy of that accomplishment

    • @The_Eagle_Official
      @The_Eagle_Official Před 8 měsíci +2

      ​@@bossmanali - inсеl

    • @nettlecarrier8259
      @nettlecarrier8259 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@The_Eagle_Official - incel

    • @yashusharma8178
      @yashusharma8178 Před 8 měsíci +1

      but the truth is he won that fight easily..

  • @junaidsofi760
    @junaidsofi760 Před 8 měsíci +28

    "My english go down" 😅. Love you champ.

  • @LNGD_46
    @LNGD_46 Před 8 měsíci +364

    You want to feel safe, be Islam's belt.😂

  • @joeking1157
    @joeking1157 Před 8 měsíci +9

    2:06 these guys feel let down if they are not tested in battle, what a warrior mentality.

  • @akhilravindran6133
    @akhilravindran6133 Před 8 měsíci +200

    Makhachev vs Covington will be massive.

    • @MNASHIR
      @MNASHIR Před 8 měsíci +5

      yeah I like it too

    • @katana_3558
      @katana_3558 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Yeah amazing ...

    • @sagar-tt4ub
      @sagar-tt4ub Před 8 měsíci +24

      except, Covington isn't going to be Leon.

    • @NaturalWay996
      @NaturalWay996 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Covington fought like a century ago. Plus even if they still fight, ae all know the result already 😂

    • @jfleming6870
      @jfleming6870 Před 8 měsíci +7

      @@NaturalWay996lol I think the guy who got broken by a 5’6 featherweight would beat a 170 pounder who has one of the best cardio bases in the sport

  • @ytuser6091
    @ytuser6091 Před 8 měsíci +63

    Finally, the interview published. Thanks!

  • @nazaazmi1413
    @nazaazmi1413 Před 8 měsíci +24

    Islam english improving. At least he take his chance to speak the language that most of the UFC fan understand, unlike Charles Oliviera.

  • @brunonobrega9416
    @brunonobrega9416 Před 8 měsíci +56

    I'm a huge Charles fan but you gotta love Islam, true champ

    • @The_Eagle_Official
      @The_Eagle_Official Před 8 měsíci +3

      aloe vera gonna tap again 🐔🐔

    • @toyotorrr164
      @toyotorrr164 Před 7 měsíci

      @@The_Eagle_Official Be Respect man, you better not being islam fans If You're spreading hate to His Opponent.

    • @The_Eagle_Official
      @The_Eagle_Official Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@toyotorrr164 it's called making a prediction bro, nothing's wrong with that

    • @Raigazero1
      @Raigazero1 Před 7 měsíci +1

      He tap and pull out

  • @majapashit666
    @majapashit666 Před 8 měsíci +33

    Islam want to say khabib is a crazy hard coach 😆

  • @mg_phopla
    @mg_phopla Před 8 měsíci +10

    I love how is so direct, it's almost like he's lowkey trying to be funny, but the fact that you know he is being 100% honest is even funnier.
    Love this guy. Looking forward to this fight. I hope he wins.

  • @MrWarxhe
    @MrWarxhe Před 8 měsíci +342

    Here come the salty Volk fans telling you how he won the fight because of one last minute of the fight 😂😂

    • @W1ng_
      @W1ng_ Před 8 měsíci +59

      Im an Aussie but people need 2 appreciate and give respect 2 makhachev, he’s such a good fighter

    • @HashfiMafazi
      @HashfiMafazi Před 8 měsíci +17

      ​@@W1ng_respect ya pal, from your neighbour Indonesia, i got Volk shares the same spot with Makhachev in terms of skills, but yea Islam's win over Volk wasn't pure dominant, this is where they hunt Islam for.

    • @mohdnasir-wr5lb
      @mohdnasir-wr5lb Před 8 měsíci +6

      Very very true

    • @davidsoto7114
      @davidsoto7114 Před 8 měsíci

      Islam literally won just by holding onto volk lol. You dumb casual.

    • @alcottdevalte7440
      @alcottdevalte7440 Před 8 měsíci +34

      Thought Islam won 4 rounds against Alex. The hate is unreal, which is a shame.

  • @Ar1AnX1x
    @Ar1AnX1x Před 8 měsíci +44

    I consider Islam almost as exciting as Charles because even though he's a Grappler he tries to get a knockout and always goes for a finish, obviously doesn't do it recklessly but if a grappler is trying to get a knockout I respect that

    • @sukhdevr3489
      @sukhdevr3489 Před 8 měsíci +6

      I know you didn't say this but dummies on twitter say Charles is the most exciting fighter in the UFC. Not when he lies on his back after getting knocked down lol.

  • @YODAJJ
    @YODAJJ Před 8 měsíci +16

    I’m sorry Makhachev’s experience in Australia during fight week wasn’t pleasant. Thank you for your hospitality Australia.

  • @coffeeandtea9695
    @coffeeandtea9695 Před 8 měsíci +12

    Islam definitely likes being interviewed by Brett, he told him to call him sometimes just to talk. I thought Islam's english is already pretty good yet he still wanna keep improving. Good lad great champion 💪

  • @Abelsiba4584
    @Abelsiba4584 Před 8 měsíci +57

    islam legend , he Can fight more like 7 Times
    if he won he will be in GOAT list top 15 of all time

  • @stringsnare
    @stringsnare Před 8 měsíci +7

    Brett's interviewing has drastically improved.

  • @ashiaqu643
    @ashiaqu643 Před 8 měsíci +33

    15:24 Totally agree 100% islam should given a chance to fight on 170 belt, hes need a new challenge

    • @damienoptc7222
      @damienoptc7222 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Rematch with volk is what ufc want and what the fans want. If islam win all his fight , yes it gonna be good idea

    • @Eddie0102
      @Eddie0102 Před 8 měsíci +3

      @@scaramouche666volk should come up to 155 full time and beat a contender to get a shot at the belt. There’s no precedent for double belt rematches.. If Islam would go up to 170 and lose it would be the same thing. I think realistically gaethje/Islam should fight next. He deserves a title shot. After that 3rd defense Islam goes up to 170 for the double belt.

    • @thelonelystoner96
      @thelonelystoner96 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Islam 4-1'd volk. People act like the fight was super competitive. Besides justin there's no exciting fight for islam in LW at the moment

    • @drewdreds
      @drewdreds Před 8 měsíci

      Charles already beat everyone in the top 5

    • @FrenkieWest32
      @FrenkieWest32 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@Eddie0102why does Gaethje deserve a titleshot? He's only on 2 wins and has had 2 titleshots in the last 5 fights. If there's nobody else, it's fine, but it's not like he urgently deserves it. He can fight Dariush or Gamrot as well.

  • @jd.health
    @jd.health Před 8 měsíci +22

    Hearing that Charles won't watch the Islam fight says a lot.

    • @bichoobhatti92
      @bichoobhatti92 Před 8 měsíci +4

      If he doesn't watch, he is probably not going to adjust, and if he doesn't adjust, it will be the same outcome or worse.

    • @jd.health
      @jd.health Před 8 měsíci

      Exactly @@bichoobhatti92

    • @salehmansour1
      @salehmansour1 Před 7 měsíci

      Charles might shock the world

    • @bichoobhatti92
      @bichoobhatti92 Před 7 měsíci

      @salehmansour1 well islam shutup all the haters. Beat the better fighter convincingly

  • @mohibmalik5792
    @mohibmalik5792 Před 8 měsíci +20

    When Charles feel the pressure, power he always give up. It's no secret 😂😂

  • @AK-ni4sq
    @AK-ni4sq Před 8 měsíci +19

    I love how he acknowledges that the volk fight he learned from it because i also do believe when you go 5 rounds with a very skilled championship level fighter full speed in enemy territory that definitely will improve your game and IQ for future fights 👍🏽

  • @anklebreaka03
    @anklebreaka03 Před 8 měsíci +114

    The Champion has a name...ISLAM MAKHACHEV

  • @ImranKhan-gs2hy
    @ImranKhan-gs2hy Před 8 měsíci +36

    Man what's Makhachev gonna do this time?! 🔥

  • @Ar1AnX1x
    @Ar1AnX1x Před 8 měsíci +61

    I don't think its an excuse that Islam wasn't fully recovered during the Volk fight, I was more of a Volk fan but Islam didn't look as good as he did in the Charles fight and I'm talking about health and how he looked in terms of appearance, he looked kinda dehydrated and even a bit frail in my opinion

    • @bmwbavaria3991
      @bmwbavaria3991 Před 8 měsíci +15

      The real reason was he travel from one end to the other end of the world to fight p4p guy in UFC and only had 12 hours for recovery after the weightcut

    • @ryantiarno4294
      @ryantiarno4294 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@bmwbavaria3991 and the crowd

    • @abodraconian-9114
      @abodraconian-9114 Před 8 měsíci

      @@bmwbavaria3991they why don’t he go there before 1 month?

    • @Fayazmagrey
      @Fayazmagrey Před 8 měsíci +1

      I'm a fan of Islam, but the thing is he actually underestimated Volk. Dehydration isn't everything. It's not something he got to know about 2 days before. He should've better dropped some pounds earlier.
      But I fail to understand what people are about when they give the fight to Volk when Islam won 3 rounds clearly and in fact a good case for 4th one too.

    • @juamachin
      @juamachin Před 8 měsíci

      @@abodraconian-9114 he did, the problem wanst jet lag but the hydration

  • @user-dc9yv4rf1f
    @user-dc9yv4rf1f Před 8 měsíci +33

    Finally interview with the champion

  • @ahmadkhalidsafi1626
    @ahmadkhalidsafi1626 Před 8 měsíci +15

    You finally did it; you guys uploaded the interview after seeing us suffer for a few days. Thank you for this. I loved every bit of it.

  • @jauharshahbaz
    @jauharshahbaz Před 8 měsíci +9

    Islam's reaction when they talked about golf was hilarious 🤣

  • @semja
    @semja Před 8 měsíci +8

    Okamoto is a really great interviewer...underrated

  • @raheemam
    @raheemam Před 8 měsíci +10

    How innocent and genuine person is Islam!

  • @Ryan-dr5cr
    @Ryan-dr5cr Před 8 měsíci +45

    What’s crazy is without the knockdown in round 5 it would’ve been 5-0 Islam. 5-0 vs Volk is insane

    • @nicklang1007
      @nicklang1007 Před 8 měsíci

      According to one judge though the others had volk winning 2 rounds

    • @zaynesagarba3678
      @zaynesagarba3678 Před 8 měsíci +2

      If the others had volk winning 3 then Voll would have won. There are only 3 judges.

    • @nicklang1007
      @nicklang1007 Před 8 měsíci

      @@zaynesagarba3678 meant to say 2

    • @Mockelchef
      @Mockelchef Před 7 měsíci +4

      @@nicklang1007if 2 judges had Volk winning 3, Volk would’ve won 😐 the judges had it 48 - 47, 48-47,49-46

    • @nicklang1007
      @nicklang1007 Před 7 měsíci

      @@Mockelchef I said in the comment above I meant to say 2 rounds not 3 what I meant with my first comment was that it would’ve only been 5-0 according to one of the judges

  • @Donaldtrumpsfavoritefigh-jy3hs
    @Donaldtrumpsfavoritefigh-jy3hs Před 8 měsíci +5

    I love how Islam is already planning on moving up to fight Colby or Leon. So awesom. He dosent seem like he’s retiring anytime soon. And I’m glad for it

  • @ILoveGaza77
    @ILoveGaza77 Před 8 měsíci +24

    Islam is the greatest champion right now in MMA. Elite fighter and great role model. May God grant him an easy victory against Charles this month.

  • @levistern3316
    @levistern3316 Před 8 měsíci +19

    It sucks that Islam has to fight Charles again after absolutely dominating him last time

    • @oulangkous718
      @oulangkous718 Před 8 měsíci +4

      💯 and if he moves up after this he won't get the respect at 155 for fighting only the same guy twice

    • @anonymuz7791
      @anonymuz7791 Před 7 měsíci

      Ppv money talks. Among the fans it is the most wanted fight.

  • @shark4sk
    @shark4sk Před 8 měsíci +88

    Let's go Makhachev......Just settle this once for all.....Create your own legacy.... Inshallah And Still........

  • @Abdullah_Khan578
    @Abdullah_Khan578 Před 8 měsíci +15

    I like how he says "Gilatine"

    • @nme_mma
      @nme_mma Před 3 měsíci

      I really like his accent and how he pronounces English words, he sounds almost eloquent

  • @HalaMadrid98
    @HalaMadrid98 Před 8 měsíci +183

    Absolutely amazing. Brett always does fantastic interviews. Keep bringing the Islam content.

    • @youngbuddha8684
      @youngbuddha8684 Před 8 měsíci +10

      What a ufc meatrider 😂

    • @robthevampireslayer3211
      @robthevampireslayer3211 Před 8 měsíci +8

      Your obviously trolling 🤣

    • @berrylanden
      @berrylanden Před 8 měsíci

      @@youngbuddha8684ong 😂

    • @fahadalawadi5914
      @fahadalawadi5914 Před 8 měsíci

      Ariel is way better

    • @rajkhan9643
      @rajkhan9643 Před 8 měsíci +7

      ​@@fahadalawadi5914negative, Ariel baits interviees to disrespect other fighters and is very biased against Muslim fighters, especially those signed under Ali.

  • @yousafmazhar5588
    @yousafmazhar5588 Před 8 měsíci +22

    Was waiting for this interview 💯

  • @cahyaalam4544
    @cahyaalam4544 Před 8 měsíci +6

    Mann, the interview is so good, not bored at all to watch it

  • @mohammadimran5607
    @mohammadimran5607 Před 8 měsíci +42

    Let’s do this Islam!

  • @rpgaming9622
    @rpgaming9622 Před 8 měsíci +10

    This fight makes me wanna invent a Time Machine. I simply cannot wait. It needs to go 5 rounds so we get the most action!

  • @stacks3892
    @stacks3892 Před 8 měsíci +9

    Charles not wanting to watch his first fight against islam, makes me kinda think he will still come into this with emotions and let them take over and in get in the way

  • @sanjunair6385
    @sanjunair6385 Před 8 měsíci +11

    islam has to be the most unintentionally funniest fighter ever.
    17.30 🤣

  • @rayal4395
    @rayal4395 Před 8 měsíci +12

    I thought he should’ve given Volk a rematch but now after listening to him I think he shouldn’t. He gave Volk a chance and beat him but didn’t get P4P so no benefit for him.

    • @FrenkieWest32
      @FrenkieWest32 Před 8 měsíci +2

      He also got accused of being a cheater by Volks coach and teammate without any evidence and nothing was ever said as an apology or whatever. Can understand he doesn't feel like rewarding Volk with the rematch.

  • @tauseefahmad87
    @tauseefahmad87 Před 8 měsíci +11

    Finally great interview. I am glad he remains low profile and doesn't be cocky or doing trash tralk . Looks great. Charles also doing good by being nice..

    • @johnkeros9109
      @johnkeros9109 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Joe Son & Mike Whitehead did the worst things in UFC history- neither talked trash.

  • @MDRNMDCN
    @MDRNMDCN Před 8 měsíci +44

    The champ has a name.

    • @srr3097
      @srr3097 Před 8 měsíci +11

      Charles Oliveira

    • @kamalakelly6208
      @kamalakelly6208 Před 8 měsíci +34

      @@srr3097no he’s not, stop being blind or convince yourself with somethingnot

    • @grandmastersub
      @grandmastersub Před 8 měsíci +23

      @@srr3097 where in ANY website or ANY rankings page do you see Charles as champ. Plzzzzz show the viewers😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @srr3097
      @srr3097 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@grandmastersub dawg what tf are you saying

    • @grandmastersub
      @grandmastersub Před 8 měsíci +21

      @@srr3097 go back to designing Anime art for 5¢ a piece, do you understand that?? 🤣🤣😭😭😭😭🤡

  • @delanonourzai1183
    @delanonourzai1183 Před 8 měsíci +5

    This boy dangerous, beating a pound for pound in Volk convincingly with a bad weight cut says all about still appreciating what he learned.

  • @Alpha4orty
    @Alpha4orty Před 8 měsíci +5

    Wow this is so rare love these interviews.

  • @ThatDuDe1990
    @ThatDuDe1990 Před 8 měsíci +91

    Let's go champ, AND STILL 💯

  • @mohdnasir-wr5lb
    @mohdnasir-wr5lb Před 8 měsíci +9

    Cant wait fot Khabib and Islam train together again.
    Only difference is Khabib is the coach now not trained as a fighter...
    Anyway all the best to the Dagestani guys 🤲

  • @jawadsediqi7887
    @jawadsediqi7887 Před 8 měsíci +32

    ISLAM MAKHACHEV COMPLETE MMA CHAMPION I DON'T THINK SOME ONE COME TO BEAT HIM FOR LONG LONG TIME GUYS

    • @iplaywithbumz
      @iplaywithbumz Před 8 měsíci +1

      If i train for a year, i can beat this guy. Is gonna be hard fight but I believe is gon be good fight

    • @mg_phopla
      @mg_phopla Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@iplaywithbumz 🤣🤣🤣😂 Good one

    • @DjjesFfjdjf
      @DjjesFfjdjf Před 8 měsíci

      Ill beat Makachaev

  • @theironforce3000
    @theironforce3000 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Fkkn burning for this rematch !
    This is one of the most important cards of the month .

  • @mansoorabdulla2697
    @mansoorabdulla2697 Před 8 měsíci +4

    18:10 😂😂😂😂 we never did this together before

  • @yeyo1990
    @yeyo1990 Před 8 měsíci +30

    12:33 That's how you learn from your mistakes. Guys like Oliviera and Holloway who don't re-watch fights that they have lost and don't learn from their mistakes.

    • @johnkeros9109
      @johnkeros9109 Před 8 měsíci +3

      You're lecturing champions?

    • @yeyo1990
      @yeyo1990 Před 8 měsíci +24

      @@johnkeros9109 correction, ex-champions.

    • @bmwbavaria3991
      @bmwbavaria3991 Před 8 měsíci +6

      @@johnkeros9109he is right though 👆

    • @drewdreds
      @drewdreds Před 8 měsíci

      What are you talking about you clown, Charles has 9 losses and the longest pathway to a title fight ever, he has done nothing but learn

  • @bryanjunker119
    @bryanjunker119 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Brett is an amazing interviewer & always keeps it professional. I enjoy his interviews.

  • @jordane19969
    @jordane19969 Před 8 měsíci +10

    I don’t really like any other dagestani fighters besides Islam. He actually has a sense of humor and is more interesting than others like khabib

  • @mudasarmsr1063
    @mudasarmsr1063 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Islam vs Colby would be legendary

  • @bilal_ali
    @bilal_ali Před 8 měsíci +8

    I think the same about golf 😂

  • @mohamedalahmadani5174
    @mohamedalahmadani5174 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I love how when he talks about fighting Charles, he states that he isn't trash talking and just calling it like it is. Dude's real

  • @rashaadrabin4065
    @rashaadrabin4065 Před 8 měsíci +5

    This man is so unbotherred and calm while charles n hes fans are losing there minds ..

  • @abdul_grizzley
    @abdul_grizzley Před 8 měsíci +7

    Roasted DC at the end 😂😂

  • @user-jk9qs4ir7f
    @user-jk9qs4ir7f Před 8 měsíci +22

    Ислам Ты Красава!!!

  • @rattletop
    @rattletop Před 8 měsíci +1

    lol. His description of Golf had me rollin

    • @sajidrahman6160
      @sajidrahman6160 Před 8 měsíci +1

      same here - his analogy of it has convinced me thats its not a sport at all 😆

  • @mudasarmsr1063
    @mudasarmsr1063 Před 7 měsíci +4

    If Islam says he learned from his previous fight, that's something Charles should really worry about. These guys don't lie to get clout

  • @Internet-Dumpster
    @Internet-Dumpster Před 8 měsíci +6

    What do you expect from your opponent that you have already defeated?
    Regular fighter: It will be easy, he will be unmotivated and he will not do anything new, he is going to retire from the sport, blah blah my ego something blah blah blah...
    Islam: I hope he fights better so it's fun

  • @DarkWarrior_1
    @DarkWarrior_1 Před 8 měsíci +16

    Colby vs Makhachev would be a treat for wrestling and grappling lovers. It will establish who is the best wrestle heavy grappler in the UFC.

    • @fhkawahara
      @fhkawahara Před 8 měsíci

      Go watch wrestling camp then

    • @juamachin
      @juamachin Před 8 měsíci +3

      @@fhkawahara go watch boxing then if you dont like the mixing in the martial arts.

  • @mansoorabdulla2697
    @mansoorabdulla2697 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I enjoyed this interview, its look like 2 friends talking to each other more than questioning each other , Islam so calm and relaxed.

  • @qamer44m
    @qamer44m Před 8 měsíci +1

    Good interview 👍 good interviewer

  • @Last_Chance.
    @Last_Chance. Před 8 měsíci +5

    Khabib being in this camp will help alot

  • @richpenrose7226
    @richpenrose7226 Před 8 měsíci +9

    He is a beast man, I believe his skills too

  • @Brunette9
    @Brunette9 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Haha golf take was funny 😂

  • @allyback4924
    @allyback4924 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Let’s appreciate Bred for using simplified English while talking to Islam and being patient.

  • @ruthlezz5161
    @ruthlezz5161 Před 8 měsíci +50

    He is a natural welterweight. I think he beats both of Leon and Colby.

    • @kimsoo16
      @kimsoo16 Před 8 měsíci

      Wow

    • @mdm9096
      @mdm9096 Před 8 měsíci +14

      He’s not bigger than Colby or Leon but walks around 170-180
      Colby and Leon would probably walk around 190-200

    • @Myrte07H
      @Myrte07H Před 8 měsíci +1

      But remember volk walks around 165 and was very dangerous for islam at 155. Islam would be the same dangerous for all the 170 guys. Thats why i dont beleave in weight cuts

    • @umar5138
      @umar5138 Před 8 měsíci +8

      ​@@m.dawoodqaisar8920not to mention aussie rats reducing the rehydration times from 36hours to 22/26 hours

    • @torrid94
      @torrid94 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@Myrte07Hyeah, but one advantage Volk has which is unusual for a short guy is a reach longer than most guys taller than him. Islam wouldn't have that advantage.

  • @Ar1AnX1x
    @Ar1AnX1x Před 8 měsíci +12

    Islam and Khabib have underrated trash talk tbh

  • @khunkhasikhara7945
    @khunkhasikhara7945 Před 8 měsíci +13

    I like Islam makhachev when he said about Golf sport😂😂😂

  • @tauseefahmad87
    @tauseefahmad87 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Khabib is like ...Keep the bar 2 times higher.