Islam Makhachev on his pursuit of No. 1 P4P & fighting without Khabib at UFC 284 | ESPN MMA 

"Finally someone's gonna win I'm happy" - Islam talking about the McGregor Vs Chandler fight. 🤣

Islam really growing into his role. His personality and humor shining each and every fight. Used to be quiet and shy, watching Khabib's back. Good to see him embracing his spot.

“finally someone gonna win, I’m happy ”. 🤣🤣

I like this dude, calm and respectful.

Islam is naturally sarcastic and funny. Love all of his media interactions.

"FINALLY SOMEONE IS GONNA WIN". IM CRYING BRO 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Hahaha the dig on Conor and Chandler was hilarious. My boy Islam is witty

It's refreshing to hear someone speak their mind on how they feel instead of giving bland p.c. answers

great man, great fighter, genuine and humble personality

How can you dislike this guy? I never understood the hate for these guys. People want them to lose so bad. Not me. I appreciate the greatness. I love to see it. (And they keep winning me money so that’s a plus)

such an honest man

His personality is really starting to shine through 🔥

This guy actually said maybe Chandler intended to lose because he needs to be at same losing streak as Connor to get the fight. Lmao. Don't let that smile fools you, his words are savage af.

The kick him out part 😂😂

“He have wrestling background, but he go crazy" 🤣 best description of Chandler

The level of how confident he is about this fight makes me more confident that he will be p4p and number one this man is one of a kind

The strongest people climb mountains and fight battles the rest of us don't see.

He's gonna be the next pound for pound number 1. He's soo focused, it's his key to success.

it's ridiculous when interviewers use big words when asking questions to fighters with limited english

Both fighters have such a champion mindset It's either going to be a very close fight, or the Size Gap is just too much.

Media: “Islam can’t escape Khabib’s shadow” Also, Media: Constantly bringing up Khabib in every single question during the interview.

How can you not love him man

😂 *Islam's take that Chandler strategically fought against his own strengths to set up a similar yet interesting losing streak like Conors', to get the Conor fight, is hilarious but actually makes a lot of sense if u think of everything Chandlers been doing*

His calmness is unnerving

8:31 Islam trying not to laugh about Conor vs Chandler, probably remember what he tweeted. 😂

Man this is such a great fight!

beating #2 and #1 p4p fighters back to back would be the best back to back wins in MMA's history if Islam pulled it off.

Islam on Conor vs Chandler got me 🤣🤣🤣 finally someone gonna win

How can you not like this guy? Elite of the elite and likes to talk smack in a calm voice and backs it up!

How can you not love Makhachev, hes humble and shows respect towards Volkanovski. I think we are in for a huge battle between two of the greatest fighters in their respective weight!

Finally someone's gonna win 😂

Islam is very confident and very respectful.

THIS DUDE AIN'T LOSING TO VOLK! NO WAY!

This shows that the haters hate on a grown man solely because of his beliefs

Both these guys are ready. Man it will be a killer fight.

Finally some promotion Edit - not enough promo, they should have done press conference & this is standard fight week process smh

There was a time when the majority of the casual UFC fan base were saying islam didn't deserve this and didn't deserve that. These guys gonna be crying their eyes out when he becomes #1 p4p inshallah ☝️

You can't hate either guy.

One of the most humble champion 👏

Islams English improved a lot good for him

So much respect for Islam and is improvement on his English bro is really just a great human being and definitely admirable

Dude is legit.

Keep these coming man. I love Islam. Absolutely amazing.

Khabib Khabib......even Khabib is stepping away so that the shine can be given to the man who's putting in the work gotta respect that man its Islam's let the Khabib comparisons stop

I like his humbleness and honesty .. He is a great man in and out of the ring .

" to Australia , you like it or you don't like it I'm gonna beat your champion " ~ Islam Makhachev

Being P4P #1 for Islam & Khabib was always about validating their coach and Khabibs father Abdulmanaps life’s work. He took his son and the kids from the village and coached many of them to be high level mixed martial artists and 2 UFC champion!

Chandler part was funny, clown guy vs. clown guy finally someone win

Islam is the man, rooting for him to keep defending the LW title

Finally someone’s ganna win 😂😂❤

This reporter will never leave khabib.

I am so pumped for this weekend!!! 🙌 let's go, champ!💪

Let’s go champ!!!

Straight up cold killer ! No trash talk just truth. Complete believe in himself! Wow

Respect to Islam for going all the way to Australia to fight the p4p king in his back yard

They should promote this fight more

Much RESPECT!!!

What a great human humble cool calm collected but a beast on the low low

9:09 LOL! He is funny guy

I love makachev he is very relax and humble.God will protect you

People really hating on this guy still

honest, respectful, humble and believes in his religion 🙏🙏🙏 … at the same time, a great warrior 👍👍👍

I cannot waittttt for this!! Glad stuff is coming out now and getting promoted instead of that slap bs

having seen this whole interview I would never understand why volkanovski said Islam was being cocky..... I mean now I truly want him to get the " SMESH "

I hope this fight card delivers 🔥

Islam is such a dangerous unfazed man but also so freaking adorable at the same time 😍😍❤️❤️

Finally one of those guys gonna win 🤣 pure comedy

Still the Best Interviewer! Thanks Brett love you!

A Very serious man, with a purpose, A Very Dangerous man, Islam's Name is going to echo in MMA for decades, And still!!!

Great interview, good questions!

InshaAllah Islam going to win

9:09 Finally someone gonna win 🤣🤣 It’s hilarious

9:51 wow that's actually a very smart deduction by Islam 😂😂

Brett: Alexander has goof ground game Islam: I don't know brader, we have to check this moment

It's true, Khabib would be more tortured not being in the camp compared to being in it. This retirement from coaching is a sacrifice for him too.

I love how he pronounce alcohol in Russian, алкоголь 😂 just like Khabib

Let's go Islam you got this brother

Very good interview 👌

People really think Islam underestimates Volk cause he said he was short ,he's gonna be 100%

In Mike's voice from Breaking Bad: "Here's what's gonna happen: 1. Islam wins against Alex. Alex remains featherweight champ. Islam chills in Ramadan. 2. Connor's gonna win TUF against Chandler. Chandler will be more than happy to be with Connor in the cage. That's his biggest payday. 3. Connor's Gonna fight Islam. UFC will try to sell it more than Khabib vs Connor. 4. Meanwhile there will be a title defense for Islam against Charles vs Dariush winner. Regardless of who wins it will be a banger. 5. After Connor, Islam will fight for the title couple of time. Then he gonna move up to welterweight. And a super fight will take place. UFC is happy, Islam is Happy, Fan's are happy. Business is good. Everything is good. We don't want any upset. Any question? Ok, no question. Let's go now."

Good honest answer by the champ 👊☝️& we miss Khabib in his corner.

DC should be conducting this interview. He is the only one who is on the same wavelength as the Dagestanis

Imagine subbing the best sub artist in the ufc history and koeing the p4p back to back

Inshallah Islam will win

Such a wonderful interview that he gave, how can people call him uninteresting man? This really breaks my heart, he's such a cool guy, I'd love to meet him along with habibi

for such a monster he seems such a really cool and fun guy out of his Job~ But goodluck to both gladiators, I don’t have a favourite here so will enjoy this very much !

"if he lose maybe UFC kick him out cos how many will he lose" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Islam is legit hilarious. Glad he's doing more media and we see his personality shine.

I agree with Islam’s assessment of himself, as simple as it is. His skill set is the best in all of mma. He is on a trajectory that I think will put him above Khabib when it’s all said and done

Calmest guy out there

"Finally someone is gonna win, I am happy".

Calmness of islam is unbelievable

What a nice dude Islam is with a great sense of humour nice to see him been his own man without khabib by his side, he's a good guy think anyone can see that.

Jesus Christ, can you journalists talk to him ONCE without mentioning Khabib?

Gon be a good fight 💯

Let's go Islam! First fighter to break two 10+ win streaks in history. AND you're doing it in consecutive bouts. Incredible!

Islam is the most well rounded fighter in the UFC right now. He is gonna show there are levels to the game and he is the top level. Let's go Islam makhachev!

Great progress in English! I’m very impressed

this calm demeanor of dagestanians seems to me even scarier than someone who gloats.... like an assasin

Great questions by okamotto