Islam Makhachev recaps his UFC 302 win vs. Dustin Poirier, eyes 170 lb. title next | ESPN MMA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ม.ค. 2025
- Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev speaks with Megan Olivi following his submission win at UFC 302 as they discuss the fight and his “dream” to challenge for the welterweight title.
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Brah. Taking, nothing away from Islam man. That was super high level fight.
That finish at the end.
And that leg sweep, man I never seen that in ufc fight. Dustin really improved his wrestling defense it make Islam desperate and use his secret tool for takedown.
@@leafclover8891yeah that spin was so cool 😎
@@leafclover8891 I think it's a sambo move
@@MrRobjs83yeah it is lol
Also saw it in capoeira
Megan is the goat interviewer. Asks relevant questions. Always ends the interview with best one liners.
You're wrong
@Abdullah_Khan578 she's better than Laura sanko who is just known for being a flirt
And not to mention she’s smoking hot.
She’s also very lucky she missed the rampage Jackson era
Shut up Abdullah.
Pure definition of “lower your gaze”
Just hope all those brothers watching are lowering their gaze too!!
Ameen@@SA41959
Cool
@@SA41959Why would I lower my gaze to a gender thats suppose to look to me to lead them/her
@@GaveMeStyle7because she’s not your women for you to lead her, if she was then it would be fine
How can Islam beat people like Volk, Charles, Dustin and people still hate him.
They have to be Mcloser fans
They hate him because of his faith but true mma fans will never discredit him , many US fans admire him for his achievements and the crowd in jersey also show respect to him .😊
They hate him because he beat those guys. He beats fan favorite fighters and people get mad.
That's the reason.
There's level of his haters :
1.Casual
2.Hardcore
3.Islamophobia
How can you not admire this man.
ALL OF YOU TALK ABOUT HOW Y'ALL RESPECT DUSTIN'S GREATNESS, BUT NOBODY OF Y'ALL RECOGNIZED "ISLAM MAKHACHEV" HEART TO SHATTER HIS OPPONENTS THREAT.. PUT MORE RESPECT TO CURRENT GOAT😤
Muslim
Let’s go! Islam proved once again he’s the true pfp #1. The best in the world. He’s going to remain on top for a looooooong time, InshAllah. Dustin did amazing too.
Nah jon jones is p4p don’t get it twisted. Islam is definitely a goat though
@@Josh-bf7wdJon Jokes isn't even a real champion
@@Josh-bf7wdducking aspinall.
Lol you can't be the number 1 when john jones is still active
@@emansfvera bro repeating dana white😂
Islam is so well rounded fighter!
these are the facts. His striking is world class, Khabib's striking was not. Islam> Khabib all around fighter.
Khabib was just too dominant man… Islam is truly a MMA elite he can do it all not to say khabib couldn’t do it but he preferred not to test other areas more than needed
Islam had staph infection and was gassed from 3rd round + Dustin had 5 years after Khabib fight to train and improve his wrestling and grappling. It is not a fair comparison between Khabib and Islam. This version of Dustin was much better prepared against their style
@@AttilaTheGreat1 Are we sure about the staph infection tho ? Because I thought it first but then I saw the fight and I highly doubt anyone on the planet can go 5 rounds with a staph infection. So idk that whole thing is weird to me
He fought smart. Never a bruize on his face after any of his fights, he will age well with his children and won't have the cut marks islam will have..you can be bad and pretty at the same time J
@@zboub7025 Islam was taking a lot of deep breathes at the start of the 3rd round in his corner. He was gassed in 3rd which is why he was outpowered by Poirier and was reversed against the cage, his takedown speed became 2 times slower, his punches were lazier. Islam just endured by his grit and pushed himself to the limit. His cardio definitely was bad in this fight
Why bring khabib up? It's Islams time
He didn’t just make his corner nervous, he made everyone nervous 😂
He won. That's what history will write
Ngahahahah.. If you dont tap... you sleep...
@@Yonko7629 yeah…. We watched the fight. His point was that Islam was in some danger at some points, and he was. Cry about it.
Was anxious way before the fight started
@@B8BBB8B88BB8why? We won lil bro
And still, out struck the best striker 😮. No one gonna give him credit but he's soo good.
Yea, cuz of his take downs
He had more significant strikes than Dustin
@@calvink.4511 not because we watching mma?
@@calvink.4511its MMA. Using grappling to set up striking is textbook MMA
@@calvink.4511 its called MMA
Lots of love and respect for Islam
From Pakistan 🇵🇰
Trash
Always humble and respectful
congratulations from Indonesia, you are a true champion and all respect to poirier
And JK saragih will show the world indonesian power
@@ZaiderrrJeka Saragih hanya akan menjadi samsak hidup, jangan permalukan dirimu saudara
@@rudyamin8448 hargai petarung indonesia yg berprestasi. Tidak perlu pesimis dan menghujat. Mental kampungan kayak anda mending diem aja dari pada malu2in diri sendiri
Been a fan of the diamond for years but was not surprised.
Edge of your seat type of fight
I was suprised that he tapped of that position, after all the choke defends he did before that
@@light-qe3gv He was out 1 split second after he tapped. Islams tight squeeze is his best weapon for sure
@@light-qe3gv I don’t think all the blood from his nose helped either
@Wuichii493 even though Islam won the first 3 rounds. It was a close fight. If you knew Islam was gonna win and then watched the fight it might not have been a good fight. When watching while it was happening it was a very good and edge of your seat type fight.
If you think this fight was easy or Islam dominated, you're out of your mind
Islam Makhachev is a BEAST!
Yes! But Jesus is Saviour and Redeemer the Mesiah, The Way the Truth and the Life No One Comes to the Father But Through Him! Amen
@@jacobpeniel8630jesus not god. Human cant be god
Go to sleep @@jacobpeniel8630
God can save anyone and die for them and come in flesh God can’t fail his people like you say about the Bible . You are a tricked moon rock kisser god
@@Jesperali jesus didn’t know the hour while god is supposed to be all-knowing
Islams striking won this fight because his Grappling is Not Khabib level
He truly is the most well rounded! Dustin had to counter, Throw and Go for KO and he Didn't
Dustin had a 6 week fighting camp with Gamrot .
He's like literally best / second best wrestler in lightweight.
I wouldn't take credit off islam wrestling .
Dustin was just really well prepared for this fight.
If Islam didn't focus on boxing Dustin and trying to prove a point wich lead him to getting hurt and exhausted and only focused on grappling trust me he would have no problem at all.
@@Ahmeddeeegrappling and wrestling causes exhaustion significantly much more than striking
I mean, maybe the explosiveness, but islam has better jiu-jitsu, the distance between the wrestling is not that far, but the striking is not even close, dustin looks like if he fought against a guy know for his striking, khabib is a goat, but the things islam is doing, when he finish his fighting carrer we are gonna have a lot of conversations about this guy, volkanovski deserves more credit for the first fight
Islam grappling is BETTER, khabib is way Stronger and uses his weight so that is why he looks so dominant. But as a fighter Islam is better and well-rounded, his grappling is technical and strategic. In striking match ? ? i dare say Islam by ko in round one.
Islam’s striking is too good, he normally doesn’t dive for takedowns but looks like his camp wanted him to do that more than trips and throws that’s where Islam is his best.
You guys maybe didn’t noticed that he never did single eye contact with the interviewer that’s what Islam is all about that’s what his name represents ! Salute 🫡 brother an inspiration
Now all haters are saying "But Khabib is better than Islam" 😂
Allow them compare tire😅😅😅
Come on bro I love Islam but Khabib is better 💯
Facts is facts though.
UFC needs looking at now something like takedowns limited or new martial arts Introduced feel sorry for Dustin last night
It’s true tho 😂 khabib finished Dustin earlier dominated the entire fight and all that against a better Dustin 😂
Megan is the best interviewer. Absolutely so sure what to ask and how to ask. Such a skill.
This fight proved khabib is the GOAT, dude had zero scratches
💯
My guy what are you even talking about
Nah.. it proves Dustin learned from the Khabib fight and worked in his wrestlin a couple years.
True❤
Dustin had never faced anyone like Khabib before. He had 5 years to learn from that fight and technically prepare for Islam by learning from the Khabib loss. Chill out.
Bro, this fight was incredible 🙌 Islam was relentless, and Poirier showed too much heart and grit 🔥
Absolutely. Loved every minute of it.
Amazes me how people call this fight boring when it was a war but are okay with strickland pitter pater decisions
I don’t see how watching a one dimensional boxer getting pieced up & wrestlef’d is a “war” but okay.
A 50-45 isn’t a “war” it’s a lay-up, the card as a whole was trash
@@DADRB0B55agreed. I genuinely could not stay awake no matter how hard I tried. Little upset I may have missed Dustin’s last fight but oh well
@@DADRB0B55 lol hater
Anyone that says this was a boring fight should just watch bare knuckle boxing.
@@DADRB0B55 Islam's forehead wasn't sliced open by a boxing technique bud. It was sliced open by a Muay Thai Elbow. And Boxing didn't get Dustin Poirier out of the grappling exchanges; wrestling/Jiujitsu did.
Calling him a 1-dimensional boxer after this fight only shows ignorance on your part.
What people are failing to realize is that Islam was facing a different poirier than Khabib. Dustin greatly improved did a great job tonight absolut legend 👏🏽
Dustin
Khabib is a more dominant wrestler than Islam but Islam is more well rounded than Khabib, still Khabib would make it look easy vs Dustin then & now
Islam is insane! Super well rounded fighter.. insane fight👏👏
Such a likeable guy , I don't know why the casual fans sh*t on this dude so much.
because he is muslim and he outstrikes their favorite fighter in and out of the ring perfectly
I always love these interviews these two always have some cool moments.
And still Islam 💯💯💯💯🇵🇸🇵🇸 P4P
Islam ❤❤💪💪
Man you got to Respect Islam.. he didn’t lay and pray with his wrestling.. he proved to the fans that he’s also about Violence. I mean what flaws you’re hating at.
I think they hate his winning flawlessly.
00:10 *ooooo Dustin!* 😩
Islam's boxing was crisp, and the gold letters black hat looks like a crown. Great show. 🤴
Islam is a very humble and kind Fighter 🎉🎉🎉
One thing I like about Islam and Khabib is their honesty and humility. They don't exaggerate when discussing the fight game or their opponents and as champions they are very down to earth.
Thanks Islam 👍
Now its ISLAM time ❤
Now I wana see Islam at 170
Yup Islam vs. Leon next!!
Yes he should leave light weight i hope so
He’s only fought 1 fighter in his division since winning the belt. He needs to fight arman next and maybe gaethje
good point sir@@rippindrummer666
Im a fan of Islam, but Leon is gonna be 5x harder than Porier, That striking and takedown defence is gonna be a problem.
Islam pretty much boxed with Dustin the whole time. And did better. Dustin had good shots but Islam is just as good in stand up if not better.
This lady is very talented unlike the industry plant nina whatever.
Nina is not a sports journalist lol her job is to create social media skits
😂 leave her alone
@@wjv88 her job is to appeal to the male audience by being ambiguous and flirting with everyone including the camera.
@@JetFiiire AKA social media skits lol Is thus your first time online...
Nina is cheap attention seeker posting nudes and what not. That's why people don't respect her.
Megan, I love every Islam's interview with you
Good Job Champion you're a True Martial Artist Islam as a Wrestler myself it's beautiful see someone too skilled like Islam, Poirier deserve respect too he's a Warrior.
This fight felt personal like my own brother is fighting to keep his title, so much respect, emotion and blood... Genuinely happy for Islam God blessed him and genuinely sad for Dustin he still a beast... 🔥 💯 👍 Islam is next level
congrats islam!! that was such an awesome fight.
3:28 was Megan a bit shocked when Makachev said "just call me".? 😂
Much respect to Islam. You really showcased your striking skills. You are the GOAT
Congrats on Islam. What a war that was.
I really want to see Makachev at 170. I feel like 155 is a really tough cut for him which is why some of his fights are closer than it should be. I want to see if at 170 he's more dominant since he isn't drained.
Glazing Dustin for losing and just defending take-downs is crazy,😂😂Islam outbox the best boxer and people still crying, look at numbers Islam landed more punches than Dustin in standing and hurt him, so where's those haters who say Dustin gonna knock him out 😂😂😂😂
I’ll knock u out.
Take the grappling out of the equation and your boy wouldve been slept.
Guess you didn’t see the big leaking gash on Islam’s forehead and the swelling on his eye. Porier might’ve been outclassed but he definitely hurt Islam and did more than just defend takedowns, so saying he didn’t is just foolish trolling
Dustins striking wasn’t as good cause he was gassed from defending on the ground. Hard to throw punches well when your arms are fatigued. This why is Islam is good, he uses everything together so well. Even he said Dustin is still one of the best, just he happy isism won and stop being a hater dude
@@arshdeepsingh9361 what do you think MMA stands for
Islam is the best fighter in the world right now, no question. Dustin did really well, better than I expected, dude is solid. Great fight.
Very honest and introspective interview from Islam
Islam is the best fighter in the world right now
And still Alhamdulillah!
Hitting face haram
On my eyes,Islams big mistake was,on the ground he was looking for submission the whole time.
Rather if he continues the g & p,he whould have got the submission earlier
Because Khabib urge him to
@@e-motions7241 Khabib was yelling for the takedown
That is what I think too. He was desperately looking for the choke.
Opting G&P might have opened up submission opportunities as well.
@@muhammadtalhaakbar826 Maybe Islam wanted to do something like Hooker fight,but Dustin is a warrior.
UFC has a winner with Megan. She is the best interviewer...
On another note Islam is a great example. Respectful, no cussing, straight to the point and honest!
Yo his English is much better now, as good as his striking
I was going for Dustin but gotta give props to Islam dude is a beast out there great fight well done champ 🫡
Really impressed by his boxing and striking this fight
Real hero , from Iran
Let's appreciate this champ and enjoy him as long as he is here with us. By the look of it, he probably will retire at the age of 36 which means he just only have about five or six fights left to give us before he rides the sunset.
There are always fan favorites but MMA skills he's one of the best. Dude is humble and sticks to perfecting his craft and his fights show it. Hats off to Islam and Dustin for a great fight.
Islam Striking very good he needs to work on it ❤
Much respect to both fighters. That was crazy! 😮
"Islam is wearing the cap to hide his cut"- butthurt Dustin fans
😂
berarti khabib adalah yang terhebat , tidak ada luka ,tidak berdarah dan selalu menang 29:0 .
islam_makhachev P4P1
They all scurry away after the fight
cryyyyyy
He always wears caps/hoods etc. Bright lights / attention doesn't suit Islam. He hates it
I noticed that the Dagestan fighter always avoid eye contact when speaking with female interviewers.
Muslim men we are not allowed to look at non mahrem women (mahrem women means close ones : your wife your your daughter sister mum ...) except if u think about marrying her you have a meeting with her plus one of her close relatives you look at her speak with her to know each others and both Can then decide wether or Not to accept the marriage yes women also Can refuse there is no forced marriage (hadith in Bukhari )
@@mbarnabeus Thank you for sharing your knowledge. These Dagestani fighters are great role models and ambassadors of the Muslim faith.
Such humility man. I just knew this man had more riding and motivating then anyone I've seen. Keep going islam!
Came from the UK and saw this machine, unbelievable all rounded fighter
Khabib is more aggressive different style. Talked to Dustin after the fight he said khabib was harder . But Islam is crisp at striking g we have to give it to him. Khabib tho got a chin never gets hurt remember that different
Though being an Islam fan, its just honest & fair to mention that this fight wasnt totally unbalanced in favor of Islam. 0:19 Even Islam recognized Dustin giving him a hard time! So for the love of god: If our champ right here admits that the fight wasnt easy, then just show some respect to Dustin and dont downgrade him in an infantile manner pushing your fragile egos!
My fragile ego has been shattered after reading this comment.
His english getting good❤
Breath taking fight. Props to both fighters. Congrats to the champ
He didn't even look towards megan even for a sec..These guys are pure religious🎉
lov this girl wallah she just smiles and laughs it off when islam gets the questions confused and talks something else hahaha too funny and when his too funny she cant hold her laugh with islam
She is just good at what she is doing professional
brother stop simping
😂🤣
Brother Calm down, lower your gaze
Congratulations on the win, champ 🔥👍
3:57
notice how megan grabs the mic with her other hand to offer him a handshake but in the last second realizes which type of people shes talking to.. gotta respect that
Shorty feeling Islam
Both did awesome. Khabib brought an unfamiliar technique when he arrived, no one was ready. Dustin and fighters today have had years to practice and train for defending against this now. Part of why Islam isn’t dominating quite the same with that alone. Dustin also was arguably at or near his peak physical ability, along with max experience and some final showdown motivation; not much more challenging form of Dustin that Islam could have faced. Hats off to both of them. And kept it honorable.
In the post fight picture with Dustin he is holding that peanut butter and jelly 😂
i love to see the interaction at 3:33 and Islam's response when Megan ask him to try peanut butter and jelly, humble and easygoing Champ
Amazing! Wow!! 🔥🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
What a fight guys!
Porier looked amazing!
I saw him taking only the 4th round but what a fight!!
I’m impressed!
Thank you for the fight gentlemen! 👏🏻👏🏻🏆
Islam Makachev step by step the🐐of UFC❤️❤️❤️❤️
The pressure khabib puts on his opponents is something else...dustin is very good n islam looked dehydrated n tired b4 the fight...
Dustin for sure looked at that khabib tape a lot for this fight. I don’t think it’s the same result if khabib fights Dustin again. Probably goes to round 4 or 5.
Staph infection
Solid fight. Congrats to Islam. He did extremely well. I mean Poirier is a great boxer but Islam showed us tonight that he responded Poirier’s every strike crisply. Bravo Islam.
He is never going to question Dustin's black belt ever again."who gave him the black belt brotha"😂
But i think Dustin loss Brotha :)
He just submitted dustin so why not?
@@danish734 And I think Islam didn't live up to the hype brotha:)
@@danish734 just stop glazing brotha :)
@@bheeshma8664 still Made tap like chicken and made him sleep
Naa rayan Naa rayan!
Alhamdulillah 26-1 ☝️
Deus Vult infidel
I think if your goal is to move up you should do it. Don't let anyone give you another fight in 155 if that's not where you want to be. You are the champ and you do have a say in what you do more now than ever. So stand up for yourself and move up and take on 170!!!!! Then get a second belt and then Dana can't argue about your pound for pound status!!!!!
And for some crazy reason, dude still has haters...it's crazy. Islam is probably the only fighter who gets haters simply from beating everyone else's favourite fighter. Future goat in the making.
Nah..they hate him cazz he s a muslim
People will call Islam fights boring and then stan fighters like Sean Strickland lol.
This match showed that Islam is too good for the weight class but overall it proved how amazing Khabib was to come out unscathed against the best
The champ has still *a name and a religion = Islam* ❤
grow up, I am a muslim, but do not bring religion to entertainment .. this is a bad thing.
Hey I didn't disrespect anyone ... no one should be bothered... I didn't use hate speech so please grow up 😅@@round-robin
Appreciate Makhachev while he's still here. Great champion.
unpopular opinion : khabib would ragdoll makhachev and it will not even be a close fight
That's not an unpopular opinion. That's a fact. Islam confirmed it😂
@@aboodthebest7726 I believe khabib has better wrestling + cardio + chin + IQ
Islam has better striking, khabib better everywhere else and obviously probably one of the greatest chins in MMA history!
Habib would be destroyed by Islam, Islam is epitome of MMA.
Islam destroys Khabib styles make fights
That ankle swing is an art 😲
Islam Makhachev deserves all the praise: Charles, Volk twice and now Dustin. It’s crazy that Dana thinks Jon is p4p, when he has only had one 2 minute fight in 4 years.
Never seen anyone that well rounded before
I mean even though i wanted dustin to win but islam's sticking actually surprised me
Great job sir❤
islam makhachev can defeat leon edwards, shavkat rakhmonov, arman tsarukyan, kamaru usman, justin gaethje and khamzat chimaev. He will be UFC welterweight champion
💯% ..and he needs to make sure he's healthy 😅
this guy outstriked the diamond DUSTIN. Anyone who says Khabib did better againts dustin should know that now ufc fighters are really training in wrestling defence now and not only in striking like the old days. It was only khabib who could grapple. now its very different.
LOVE Dustin
I love Fighters having scard on their face it shows That he is a worior..... ❤❤
DONT HATE ON ISLAM HE IS A COOL DUDE BETTER THAN KHABIB PLUSSSSS++++ HE WALKED OUT WITH FCKIN TECHNO TONIGHT 😂😂 ISLAM IS RAVE MAXXING 💯
Y would we hate him 😂 he just killed it don't compare here
Fun fact: Dana White said that a lot of fighters don't care about their walkout music, and so the UFC chose one for them. I think this is the case here, because Dagesthani people don't care about the walkout song most of the time.
@@JetFiiireit’s Islams favorite song
Cry cry mctaper fanboy. Dagestani smash your boys🤣🤡🤣
Islam said he just lets Ali choose the Music. He probably doesnt even know any rapper 😂
Islam developed into a fighter that the closest thing to GSP roundedness since GSP
Islam is more rounded and better fighter than GSP lol
@@Ahmeddeee GSP better at both grappling and striking. Done karate since 6yo done gymnastics and was still to this day one the best naturally gifted athletes ever. Which is why he was well ahead of his time
@GregJ.Johnson maybe he's more naturally gifted and better chain wrestler but Islam is the better striker and overall grappler and it's hard to deny that. GSP won't be that great against today fighters but even if we consider time differences Islam is still better and more dominant he out struck the best strikers and outgrappled the best grapplers and finished 7 out of his last 8 fights
Islam vs Khamzat someday...
Islam shavkat for 170 belt goat level fight
We Don't Want To. They Are Brothers.
We want @@MozammelHaqueTushar247
Khamzat wrecks him