'I don't seek justice': Islam Makhachev talks P4P snub, IV controversy & Volkanovski rematch 

This man defeated Charles and Volk in the matter of 4 months. Keep your heads up brother. You’re the p4p #1 for us!

His contentment is on another level despite all the haters, tarnishing, slandering and false accusation. No amount of Gym training can make him to that level state of mind. That's a real champ inside and out.

He was Humble about the fight . He didn’t mention the hostility he got from the Aussie crowd but was complimentary about the Australian fans knowledge of mma. A truly humble man and great champ.

Definitely got a new fan here Islam 👏 great champ amazing fight thank you for coming to AUSTRALIA and allowing us to witness 1 of the greatest fights ever ❤

The respect and humility These people show, we only see in movies. Because here in America... Anyways. I love this. Top Class Act. Such poise.

Notice how every time he goes back to Dagestan and does this press conference, he always gives the belt to his father. He did the same thing after beating Charles too.

Typical Fatherly love. "I might not show it but I'm very proud".. I miss my late father 😢

it hurts to see someone succeed and get hated for it smh what a incredible fight by both men and for me my man Islam deff won!

Let the haters cry more.

Islam grande campeão muito humilde 👏👏👏💪

My brother, won like a champ but people didn't give him the credit he deserved. it breaks my heart. ALLAH is with you.

"I never expected justice" 👐

Screw the rankings ... you beat the man, you are the man. P4P 🤴

So humble and respectful we all can just watch and hope we can one day be as humble and respectful as these guys

Good attitude Islam...head up...u show that u are the best....keep improve.....be humble all time....insyaAllah brighter future waiting

At least Islam Makhachev is the man of his word. He put everything on the line. His belt & win streak. 49-46 or 48-47 in very close fight. 95% MMA expert said that Islam Makhachev is the winner for UFC 284. Wether you like it or not. In UFC 280 Abu Dhabi they said whoever win the belt are going to fight Volkanovski in his next fight. Islam just make the validation for his next fight with him call out Volkanovski. What about Volkanovski? In Abu Dhabi he clearly mentioned "P4P on the line and lightweight on the line, let's do this". UFC also advertise the UFC 284 are fight the best P4P No.1 & No.2. They said "Loser makes excuses and winner making history". After Alex lost and then came out Dan Hooker with his accusation about lV thing without bringing any evidence. And Volkanovski doing interview on Ariel Helwani show also follow up the accusations about that IV thing without any evidence. For me that's the type of loser. I don't think Islam Makhachev should give them rematch. Nothing to gain after all. Volkanovski fight only for entertainment not for P4P, because he clearly makes excuses even after he lost to Islam Makhachev.

Just beautiful! These guys from Daghestan are the symbol of dignity!

An elite champion an athlete who is humble....the world knows he is the best! Forget the naysayers and manipulators

Islam won round 1-2-4, but we can give him 1-2-3-4 too. He is the real P4P #1. We are proud of you Champ! 👑

Love Islams honest heart❤

These Dagestani fighters are just so humble, composed, and well-spoken.

Islam sei un esempio di vita per tutti noi. GRAZIE DI ESISTERE!!!❤👏👏

Another level with his responses, a very respectful fighter, they showed him a lot of hate, and he still calm , Australian turned that sport to a lot of hate towards his country and his religion.

Congrats Islam. Well done!!

Islam was in a no-win situation. He couldn't win a belt since the featherweight title wasn't on the line. And even if he dominated the fight his critics would say he picked on a smaller guy therefore he gets no credit.

Personally if islam agrees to a rematch it should be in abu dabi, to take all the risk for no reward even if you win is not sensible. Mashallah congrats on the win and the respectful response

Huge fan of this guy. None of the brashness of Volk. Humble and pure class.

He is a champion ,humble.

"Khabib is truly his father's son." A lovely comment.

THE TRUE AND ONLY P4P

A True champion

A hard working son , a proud father

Beat best LW champ beat FW (p4p#1)champ in 3 months time made championship weight :: King right there ❤

His father standing there in support, is so cute.

For me it's very easy. Volk said with his own words pound for pound on the line. Islam is number 1

This is more of an interview than a welcome.

Congrats Islam with your 1st Title defense! You made it an amazing super fight! Islam is 100% rightful winner no matter what other people say. There are always haters who spread lies and accusations and only idiots accept and believe such lies! Islam Makhachev is honorable with high integrity, he doesn't go low like Dan Hooker and other his buddies! Dan and other haters can focus only on winners. ❤😍

If performance was factored into the ranking even if you lose, Kamaru Usman's p4p ranking should have stayed the same. He was rag-dolling Leon till the last moment.

Watch this aussie....aussie...aussie Look what this gentlemen reacted is a PURE CLASS

Absolutely disrespectful to not have this man p4p #1 he earned it.

He didn't appear rattled by the question about the IV in any way and his explanation is verifiable. If Dan Hooker doesn't provide his proof soon, then he owes Islam and his team a huge public apology. Total class in the interview. Awesome hometown people there to welcome their champion home. That's awesome.

Volk put his p4p #1 rank & and lost, so Islam should be #1

Ramadan MUBARAK brother's and sister's

I don’t like to write this kinda stuff.. but I have to say.. no matter what happened.. Islam is a monster! You are a huge inspiration Champ! God bless.

The current king of MMA, the p4p number 1🙌☝

Islam is so humble

Thanks for sharing. This is REAL Fighter with HONOR and a TRUE Champion 🏆

Awesome win Islam👏👏💪💪

That's a role model there for every human being on the planet let alone MMA fighters.

Ufc and volk fan really made this fight as "fighting an old man". If you wjn you are bully, if you lose you suck, if you are having a hard time then you lose because its an old man.

Too much politics and jealousy. Islam deserves to be P4P mumber 1 now. He beat Alex and Oliveira, and has even beaten more ranked opponents than Alex.

Alhamdulillah for islam

Pure class

Alhamdulilah ❤

Thank you for the subtitles. You got a new sub thank you 😊

Islam is the best fighter in the world. He will not lose his belt until he retires. Just like undefeated legend Khabib.

What treaty or deal has our organizations ever honored---ZERO...I didn't expect justice either, but congratulations...I wouldn't give Volk a rematch after him saying he won and you cheated...NO WAY...The humility, respect and honor that Islam displays makes him the best fighter in all regards....

big respect to the champ.. ufc is just politic.. thats why many fighter get out... like nganou.

CONDUCTS HIMSELF LIKE A TRUE RESPECTABLE CHAMPION. HATERS TAKE NOTE, OR MAY B, IT ALL FLYS OVER UR HEADS.

IF Islam agrees to a rematch. It should be UFC Russia, the right way to do P4P rematch.

Thank you for the translation

For Islam no matter what it's always going to be Alhumdulillah! 👊✊❤️

Islam is so chilled and cool as a cucumber!

What a class act this man is. Champ and P4P number 1!

Pure class and a real man. Thanks for the translation.

@1:12 I made the same exact point before watching this, glad they are noticing, UFC's anti-Russia xenophobia and bias will only make a clown show of the league and open up opportunities for other promotions. There is also an overall bias against wrestling style, from both fans and the org, which is crazy considering the sport is Mixed Martial Arts. Its not just the Russians, biases are all over the organisation, its a game of favourites all over - fans, judges, senior management everything, if they don't like you or don't want to win you're fucked regardless of what you do in the cage unfortunately. You can expect fans to be biased but when the org itself play 'the game of favourites' you ruin the credibility of the league. The UFC will keep running the show like soyboys and Ngannou won't be the only talent to exile himself from the org.

Very well said.....

Islam is best fighter in the world regardless who says so he won and make him the best .the judges judged it right doesn't matter who wins and losses in UFC they say this everytime there's a match the judges rigged fight.

To hell to the haters , his own father is very proud of him .

Bravo Islam! In just 4 months he beat two champions!

Imagine if Islam gets the Rematch in Abu Dhabi, let's see how good volk will do the 2nd time without the shorter rehydration window that Islam had to deal with in Australia

After all the hate that’s thrown at him, he still remain humble. Best way of saying “let the haters hate” lol Still. We want that rematch with Volkanovski asap! Love how Islam and Volkanovski did it. No trash talk. Just straight up performance. And that is why we demand a rematch asap!

Incredible fight respect to both fighters. Congrats on the win of course there room for improvement, humble guy a true professional of the sport, great interview.

CHAMPION

He such a humble person...he so relax and calm when talking, so different with khabib

Alhamdulillah !!!!!!!!

It's great that he's not hung up on the P4P tittle and focuses on what matters. I'm not a UFC person but I watch Islam's journey / progression.

Islam deserves more respect...He just fought agaisnt a guy who is probalby the best fighter ever

P4p snub? That's bullshit.. if volk wants rematch, he need to put up the belt 4 grab too. Cry after a loss, never thought volk would do that.

Islam impressed me again by defeating Volk. I don't know why the entire world underestimated Volk. I thought Volk would win easily by a knockout, Islam all full of blood, face cut to pieces. Islam is a good fighter. Now Islam has defeated 2 people, only 2. There's more to go before considering him great.

Islam the Legend.

Alhamdulillah Islam is the best

A champion acted as a champion, and a loser acted as a loser.

He defeated Dana's #3, and #1 P4P in a 4 month period, and Dana refuses to move him into the #1 P4P.

Alexander Volkanovski team don't respect or even appreciate Islam how he gave Volkanovski opportunity to be double champ, put his belt on the line, flew thousands of miles to enemy territories. They should be grateful but Instead they disrespect him & accused him of cheating. What a sore loser they are.

Good fight, don’t let the media tame you brother

Yep. He got his hand raised, got his LW belt, got his 100k win bonus. Ended Volks win streak in his territory. Australian judges made the right decisions this time.

i’m someone who put money on islam to win, and even then i personally scored it for volk. but i have the sense to know well that i am not an mma judge, and for the ufc to not let the winner of a match promoted to decide who’s p4p #1 not have the ranking is insane. the man got his hand raised and a belt around his waist give him the ranking he worked hard and traveled across the world for. respect to him for keeping it classy but i think he should turn full heel in the media after this. if they aren’t going to respect him he should lean into the joking side of him who talks about australian wrestling 😂

Imagine if he had Abdulmanap and Khabib in his corner for this fight. He could have made much more adjustment during the fight, with those two in his corner, not just from a moral pov but from technical pov

He didn’t want to be given p4p bjt wanted ti earn it. And he did

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Why would Islam ever take the rematch, the P4P is not in play, Islam can't trust the rigged system.

He deserves respect. Real champ.

Father and son are calm and composed . Hope Islam defends his title in future, too!

Thankyou for the sub🤗

Thank you for the eng subs

A real athlete

Those Dagestani journalists can give Helwani a run for his money. All the hard questions right off the bat !!! 😵‍💫

Alhamdulillah!

Definitely class act right there , let’s go with the rematch please .