Islam Makhachev plans to break Charles Oliveira at UFC 294, eyes welterweight title | ESPN MMA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- 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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This man is dangerous. He agrees that he learnt a lot from the Volk fight.
Yea that even at his worst he can still come out on top with the #1 p4p
@@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
@@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.
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.
@@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
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
They also disrespect women.
@@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?
@@Bov-lb4my Ahh ok, oops 😅. Thanks for letting me know! Lol
@@johnkeros9109 so does the west so stfu
@@carltonpenaloza1395bruh😂😂😂😂😂😂
Never understood the hate, Makhachev is freaking awesome.
its simple its even his name, they hate the religion of islam
@@luffyduffy2129probably
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.
People tend to hate on greatness now.
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.
There are levels to this game.. Islam is an elite level fighter!! Lets gooooo
Charlie Olives isn't?
there both elite in that division@@Guptaprasad
@@Guptaprasadin that last fight we saw how “elite” charles was. His offence is great. But his defence is almost 0.
@@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.
@@Guptaprasad Hey hindu. Charles is Brazilian. Why u get butthurt.
People call Islam for being a weight bully but hate him for wanting to go up and fight Colby
Exactly, just wants use anything to hate him
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
He also would fight Leon he’s not being picky lol
He'd probably even fight Shavkat honestly.
@@kenzopeypers738he's open to do wat the ufc tells him to, a volk rematch or anything and still gets hate
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
exactly bro
Volk underestimated his striking. Gonna be different next fight
@@jameso8711You can also say the Islam underestimated his wrestling. Will be a different fight indeed.
Also, he was in enemy territory, first title defense and first full five rounder.
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
Islams interviews are so genuine and straight up honest. Hes the best and also a natural comedian lol
Islam is the definition of unbothered
Word… dude makes cucumbers need a glass of ice water!
😂
The first thing the man literally said that he didn’t wana be fighting in Dubai. Doesn’t sound too unbothered.
@@InspectorSmegofc it does
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...
Dagestanis disrespect women.
@@johnkeros9109what an ignorant pig.
@johnkeros9109 hehehaha this tiny weener is commenting this everywhere
@@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.
@@johnkeros9109i bet you chug a six pack with a white tank top and beat up your wife
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 💯
CHARLES FEELS THE SAME WAY.HE LEARNED ALOT FROM HIS LAST FIGHT WITH ISLAM.NOBODYS RUNNING THROUGH CHARLES AGAIN.U WATCH AND SEE!!
Sounds like coping💀
@@Scorpio-king1112 lol coping from what? Islam won the volk fight and did run through charles..
@@duckman5563No excuses when Oliveira stops him inside 3 rounds. 🥸🤡
@@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.
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
Most Brazilians never bother - name me a few who do, kinda sucks.
He’s spoke English in Vancouver after the fight. I’d say he’s trying
@@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.
@@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
@@ryanwatt1929 he spoke just as much english years ago with Joe in a post fight interview sounds about the same.
"you hit one time and the ball go one kilometre ?- sorry i dont understand this". I died laughing at this
I dont understand what you talking about.
🤣🤣😂 "This is not sport bro"
This guy is hilarious🤣
same 🤣🤣🤣
His take on golf was actually funny
i died laughing at it - 1 kilometre, analogy was killing me
Makhachev definitely would have improved his game after volk fight! Can't see the fight going any other way except him winning.
I can see charles chining him
@@srr3097 he tried first fight with the knees in clinch, flying knees, elbows, hooks and failed😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣
Volk and him both leveled up.... Volk's champ experience paid off late. Got Islam out of his comfort rounds.
@@grandmastersub because they didn’t land
@@grandmastersubbut why is that so funny that you put all those emojis?
Islam is so genuine ❤
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
Charles promotes by putting on a show and bringing war to every fight he does
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
Apart from the ones he literally gave up in.@@Teixeira64
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.
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
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 😂
You want to feel safe, be Islam's belt.😂
😂 nice one
😂😂😂😂
Volk
@@michaelbanda9993lost 😭
@@bossmanali yes but Islam was not safe lol. If that was a real fight Islam woulda been murdered.
He's savage... he said pick a sport where you can lose some calories 😄
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.
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
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.
Even Volk only dominated the last minute of the last round. Previous 4 min it was edging Islam.
so obsessed with islam... that u put his dp and all your existence is His close fight ... grow up kiddo@@mehck-gk9yn
@@luminousdreams8405yep
Beneil looked like an old man against Olivera
Lol, in person and in fight
actually
He was always overrated. Never beat anyone elite.
beneil was not there. He was in Brazil...
Huge thanks for Brett for the interview! I have been waiting for a while!
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.
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.
Because australia changed to 24 hours instead of 48 hours hydration
You and 95% of former or current pro fighters/analysts agree with your take. Yet somehow keyboard warriors think they know better 😂.
For some reason, I feel much calmer, and at ease after watching this interview
Awesome to see the King of Australia back
Thank you bratha
Here come the salty Volk fans telling you how he won the fight because of one last minute of the fight 😂😂
Im an Aussie but people need 2 appreciate and give respect 2 makhachev, he’s such a good fighter
@@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.
Very very true
Islam literally won just by holding onto volk lol. You dumb casual.
Thought Islam won 4 rounds against Alex. The hate is unreal, which is a shame.
I knew it! Always said it. His weight cut was bad during Volk fight. You just felt it man. Finally he clearly says it.
🤣
Proper cope. Weight cut excuse lol
@@kylez33and still hé destroy that volk😂
@@AAa-eg1nlright cause winning a split decision is destroying someone 😭
@@bla6554 jajajajaja look the hospital ( suspension volk almost died )
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.
Reminiscence of the last emperor?
Is more of the autism… long history of being inbreds
He would probably enjoy the challenge and ask for more zombies to come in 🤣
"My english go down" 😅. Love you champ.
I'm a huge Charles fan but you gotta love Islam, true champ
aloe vera gonna tap again 🐔🐔
@@The_Eagle_Official Be Respect man, you better not being islam fans If You're spreading hate to His Opponent.
@@toyotorrr164 it's called making a prediction bro, nothing's wrong with that
He tap and pull out
Makhachev vs Covington will be massive.
yeah I like it too
Yeah amazing ...
except, Covington isn't going to be Leon.
Covington fought like a century ago. Plus even if they still fight, ae all know the result already 😂
@@STR41GHTP4thlol 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
Finally, the interview published. Thanks!
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.
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.
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
@@bossmanali - inсеl
@@The_Eagle_Official - incel
but the truth is he won that fight easily..
Islam want to say khabib is a crazy hard coach 😆
Islam english improving. At least he take his chance to speak the language that most of the UFC fan understand, unlike Charles Oliviera.
2:06 these guys feel let down if they are not tested in battle, what a warrior mentality.
islam legend , he Can fight more like 7 Times
if he won he will be in GOAT list top 15 of all time
no he wont
@@ChrisG030 no you wont
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.
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
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.
Hearing that Charles won't watch the Islam fight says a lot.
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.
Exactly @@bichoobhatti92
Charles might shock the world
@salehmansour1 well islam shutup all the haters. Beat the better fighter convincingly
The Champion has a name...ISLAM MAKHACHEV
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
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
@@bmwbavaria3991 and the crowd
@@bmwbavaria3991they why don’t he go there before 1 month?
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.
@@abodraconian-9114 he did, the problem wanst jet lag but the hydration
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 💪
Man what's Makhachev gonna do this time?! 🔥
whatever he wants
When Charles feel the pressure, power he always give up. It's no secret 😂😂
15:24 Totally agree 100% islam should given a chance to fight on 170 belt, hes need a new challenge
Rematch with volk is what ufc want and what the fans want. If islam win all his fight , yes it gonna be good idea
@@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.
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
Charles already beat everyone in the top 5
@@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.
I’m sorry Makhachev’s experience in Australia during fight week wasn’t pleasant. Thank you for your hospitality Australia.
Exactly
Finally interview with the champion
Brett's interviewing has drastically improved.
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.
I like how he says "Gilatine"
I really like his accent and how he pronounces English words, he sounds almost eloquent
How innocent and genuine person is Islam!
Islam's reaction when they talked about golf was hilarious 🤣
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 👍🏽
Okamoto is a really great interviewer...underrated
Let's go Makhachev......Just settle this once for all.....Create your own legacy.... Inshallah And Still........
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
It sucks that Islam has to fight Charles again after absolutely dominating him last time
💯 and if he moves up after this he won't get the respect at 155 for fighting only the same guy twice
Ppv money talks. Among the fans it is the most wanted fight.
What’s crazy is without the knockdown in round 5 it would’ve been 5-0 Islam. 5-0 vs Volk is insane
According to one judge though the others had volk winning 2 rounds
If the others had volk winning 3 then Voll would have won. There are only 3 judges.
@@zaynesagarba3678 meant to say 2
@@nicklang1007if 2 judges had Volk winning 3, Volk would’ve won 😐 the judges had it 48 - 47, 48-47,49-46
@@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
Absolutely amazing. Brett always does fantastic interviews. Keep bringing the Islam content.
What a ufc meatrider 😂
Your obviously trolling 🤣
@@youngbuddha8684ong 😂
Ariel is way better
@@fahadalawadi5914negative, Ariel baits interviees to disrespect other fighters and is very biased against Muslim fighters, especially those signed under Ali.
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.
islam has to be the most unintentionally funniest fighter ever.
17.30 🤣
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.
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.
Let’s do this Islam!
ISLAM MAKHACHEV COMPLETE MMA CHAMPION I DON'T THINK SOME ONE COME TO BEAT HIM FOR LONG LONG TIME GUYS
If i train for a year, i can beat this guy. Is gonna be hard fight but I believe is gon be good fight
@@iplaywithbumz 🤣🤣🤣😂 Good one
Ill beat Makachaev
Mann, the interview is so good, not bored at all to watch it
Let's go champ, AND STILL 💯
InshaAllah.☝
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
Was waiting for this interview 💯
The champ has a name.
Charles Oliveira
@@srr3097no he’s not, stop being blind or convince yourself with somethingnot
@@srr3097 where in ANY website or ANY rankings page do you see Charles as champ. Plzzzzz show the viewers😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@grandmastersub dawg what tf are you saying
@@srr3097 go back to designing Anime art for 5¢ a piece, do you understand that?? 🤣🤣😭😭😭😭🤡
18:10 😂😂😂😂 we never did this together before
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!
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 🤲
This boy dangerous, beating a pound for pound in Volk convincingly with a bad weight cut says all about still appreciating what he learned.
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
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.
You're lecturing champions?
@@johnkeros9109 correction, ex-champions.
@@johnkeros9109he is right though 👆
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
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..
Joe Son & Mike Whitehead did the worst things in UFC history- neither talked trash.
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
This man is so unbotherred and calm while charles n hes fans are losing there minds ..
Islam vs Colby would be legendary
Wow this is so rare love these interviews.
I think the same about golf 😂
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
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
He is a natural welterweight. I think he beats both of Leon and Colby.
Wow
He’s not bigger than Colby or Leon but walks around 170-180
Colby and Leon would probably walk around 190-200
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
@@m.dawoodqaisar8920not to mention aussie rats reducing the rehydration times from 36hours to 22/26 hours
@@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.
Roasted DC at the end 😂😂
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.
Go watch wrestling camp then
@@fhkawahara go watch boxing then if you dont like the mixing in the martial arts.
Haha golf take was funny 😂
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This guy is hilarious! Defending his title in a main event and his main complaint is being BORED?!!! Effortless trash talk😂😂
Good interview 👍 good interviewer
He is a beast man, I believe his skills too
Islam beat Olivera real bad submitted him at his own game! He definitely beat Volk because he won three rounds! This hurts the haters 😂😂😅
He didnt beat Volk, he won the fight by points. Volk smashed his face.
@@jambramanstick to beach volleyball mate..u don't understand the sport
@@jambraman Volk was the only one bleeding that night, and had the longer suspension bc Islam did more dmg.
@@WeAreGhuraba Nah, Islam was the one with the smashed face.
@@jambraman Volk was the one bleeding with a deep cut that exposed his eyebrow bones... Islam won, you're only cope is always bringing up the last 60 secs...
Fkkn burning for this rematch !
This is one of the most important cards of the month .
Khabib being in this camp will help alot
Brett is an amazing interviewer & always keeps it professional. I enjoy his interviews.
Supreme fighter, always great to see Islam compete. May the best man win. ♥️🙏
And still!
When he say's I don't give any chance to anybody to take my belt
I enjoyed this interview, its look like 2 friends talking to each other more than questioning each other , Islam so calm and relaxed.