Islam Makhachev: 'I Already Beat Him, He Has Nothing to Lose' | UFC 294
Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev addressed members of the press at the official UFC 294 media day ahead of his late notice rematch against Alexander Volkanovski on Saturday for the lightweight belt.
UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2 main card action kicks off at 2pm ET / 11am PT! HOW TO WATCH? Link 👉 ufc.ac/3PY0MfT
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Give some credit to Charles Olivira for pulling out to let this great match up happens
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I loved this.
@@astracruiser4211 HE IS STILL A GOOD FIGHTER C'MON
What's your pro mma record
@@astracruiser4211Charles cleared the whole division casual dagestani meat rider
I have massive respect to Islam and I find it amazing he is able to hold a whole press conference in English. Part of me would also like to hear him entirely in his native tongue so he can fully articulate himself properly because even when he is speaking in English you can tell he is very intelligent.
so you have massive respect for someone because they know more than 1 language and they aren't stupid?
Even if he was to have the whole press conference in his ethnic Lak language or Russian, your understanding of his verbal skills would only be as good as the English translator. And the translators they get for Russian in the UFC have been atrocious
@@ofon2000you obviously have never challenged yourself to learn a new language
@@ofon2000i guess yes? Why not respect someone that can speak multiple language? Doesn't matter who they are, your teacher, your uncle, your 7 years old cousin, who care, they all or we all deserve that respect, why not?
@@ofon2000why are you hating like that bro damn 💀
Not only middle east but whole africa we are with islam machacev.
Last I heard middle east at war and Egypt is apart of Africa and they ain't letting them in.
Not all of us!
he has fans all over the world and so does volk. it's not a culture/nationality/religion thing, it's 2023 and people are fans because they love the fighter. welcome to the way the world is now
Speak for yourself bro...
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More respect belongs to the guy who risks his belt on short notice against his toughest opponent without having the chance to gain someting out of this fight.
Yes sir. Completely Agree. Volk still awesome, but he want to act like he risking everything 😂😂
@@gregoiremoua8245 that's the point
He has plants to gain a lot of ppl thought Volk won the first fight and beating Volk twice is huge. And he’s the champ it suppose to take on all comers
Beating volk twice is huge for his legacy lol .
Islam has to defend his belt regardless if he doesnt gain something out of this fight lol no matter the fighter
Islam is always so calm
thats definition of self confidence :)
He's right. People give volk way too much credit for someone that has no belt to lose and EVERYTHING to gain.
Exactly
he has a fully trained camp vs islam to lose...islam been scared to fight volk since the first fight, said veerything he could to not fight volk....now he was forced by the UFC...he couldnt say no without looking foolish....his qoute proves it, what do i say no? lmao what a champ...
I guess we'll see someone say there's something for Volk to lose for I don't know what it is though...
If volk doesent perform good he will never get another shot at islam. Thats a big risk. Considering he takes the fight loke 11 days in notice. Considering islam is preparing fpr a fight for months.
Nonsense. This fight could be legacy defining. GOAT status means even more than the belt and Volk is putting that on the line.
If Makhachev wins i hope he stays in lw and break the lw title defense record before moving up.
Yeah be good if he at least makes a start lol
@kristianj1977 This is his 2nd defence of the belt with one of the best to do it again in their prime different animal 👏
Even if he does it, he'll never be the LW GOAT. Being the newest double champ would be great for him. But I really hope they don't rob Belal of his title shot again.
most likely the UFC will force him to fight Olives and Gaethje first. After that, I guess it depends on the state of the division
You think he'll ever move weight class 😂😂😂 it'll never happen
He's absolutely right, if Makhachev loses he's overrated and if he wins he's overrated. The fanbase just doesn't respect him at all regardless because he's going up against the two fighters with cults of personality back to back to back, Olivera and Volkanovski.
They hate him no matter what for 1. He is a Muslim 2. He doesn't talk trash like Colby "cops calling" Covington 3. He's from a team which one of them beat the sh*t out of Conner McGregor It's simple as that, but he will ALWAYS shut the filthy mouths of these hater and I'm f*ckin here for it!!
@@codyeverIslam doesn't talk trash? In which universe do you live
@xborg3236 the real universe, talk trash is like Conner or Colby and if you think Islam's little tiny jokes are "trash talk" then what universe are YOU live in?
@@codyeveryou're beyond delusional, you assume everyone hates him for the same because you saw 2 people do it
@@EtherealistEquinox then "please" ENLIGHTEN me why they hate him?...
Good luck to Islam
Islam will take this and haters will claim Volk won, just like the last fight.
Cause he did win the last fight.
Oh he won but judges have a job, it's up to volk to leave no questions
If Islam does something other then sniff jocks, then maybe people might actually think he won, also that iv usage was kinda suss js😅
Bro was getting ground and pounded and almost finished at the end of their fight cause he was gassed cause his cardio wasn't as good. Islam wasn't in as good a shape as Volk. I was rooting for Islam and I thought Volk won that fight. I was very disappointed with Islam in that fight and honestly don't know how his fans could claim he won convincingly while keeping a straight face.
@@MrRobjs83thx to Australian commission for changing weight-ins time
Вот это настоящий чемпион!
Islam talks all facts but haters gonna hate
The Guy with NO belt vs the guy with everything to lose.! Without naming either, you know who's who. ;) Islam is gonna win, In Sha Allah!
Volk is the featherweight champ
just look under islam, two guys with belts weird huh?
@@williamsandberg-huseby8577but Volk has nothing to lose in this fight .. his belt isnt on the line, so what will he lose here ? Like Islam said "he wouldnt take it if he has to put his belt on the line"
Islam makhachev will win this fight and move 170 and get double belts
Both fighters are tough but Volk definitely didn't take this fight for money. He wants the win more in my opinion
@@heath7589 ur tripping dude 💀 he is 1 or 2 best featherweight ever and hes 35 this is his last shot at 155 lol this means everything to him y’all ppl who don’t fight always talk the most
Well he lost
It’s true, Alex doesnt have the one punch knock out power. He is just selling the fight. I like Alex but sometimes he talks with a lot of grandiosity.
man that ground and pound was just an eye opener. islam is timid. he is scared of gassing out and he is scared of what volk will do to him in later rounds
@@kevivtawar7716 Islam dropped Volk early plus cut him early plus 4 takedowns plus 2x back mount plus Volk needed a longer medical suspension as he was more injured.
@@mrannymus interestingly though, it was Islam who was gasping for air and had a swollen eye when Volk put him on his back and landed heavy ground and pound( the most damage done in the entire fight) and what did Islam do with those takedown instead of taking a break and slowing down a fight?
@@kevivtawar7716 1…But Volk had a bigger cut and a bigger medical suspension… aka a doctor stated he was more hurt. Islam did more cumulative damage over the 5 rounds. 2. What did the Volk do when he was bent over in back mount and his BJJ coach right next to him? Why was he saved by the horn twice, rendering him useless until the ref stopped it. Why did he literally get sent across the entire octagon mat with one left straight? Why did he also get knocked down? Why did he get taken down 4 times? Why did he get cut first? 3. Why did Charles say Islam won? 3 judges in AUSTRALIA? Beneil? Gamrot? Almost every single mma media outlet? Cejudo with a detailed breakdown? Zahabi? Is the whole world now lying? 😂
@@mrannymus saved by the bell? The only damage was happening to Islam's face when he was resting on the back of Volk. If he is such a great grappler then why was he not able to submit or ground and pound or even mount volm in 25 mins? Tell me why didn't Islam finish Volk if he was in control on the ground? Or was he tired and knew he won't be able to survive the final round without any extra break? The knockdown that you are counting was a forearm hit in the ear of Volk and not a punch. Volk took a knee and got right back! Imagine being a 5'5 guy who fights below your weight class and the entire world saying that the fight was super close. Look at the post fight interview of both the fighters. Islam had a black eye from ground and pound and Volk looks fresh! And Volk fought and won against the interim champ at 145 what was Islam doing? Truth is Islam despite being a bigger heavier grappler was struggling against a 5'5 smaller guy and in the 5th round he was dear tired while Volk was ready to go to another round! Half of the world is supporting Islam so idk which drug you are on? Maybe it is some new IV thing 😌
Mak dont really want Volk but as Max says it is what it is
I think, Volk will lose badly in this fight and he can't make excuses after the fight, then everyone will know how good Islam is
I think volk gets finish aswell. But people will always have a reason to hate islam. They are going to say volk was on short notice thats why he lost.
@@owais8027if they say that, then never listen to their opinions again. It's that easy to not listen to morons. But if Volk wins, the meat riding will be astronomical.
In this "game" you never know. Just look on Izzy Strickland match. Who say Strickland gona be dominate one in stand up... you just can't know
@@nikolaboxing You're right but the example isn't. Izzys performance was shit let's be honest. How do you go from KOing scariest man 'Alex' to getting 50-45 by strickland.
@@owais8027 You have right, but everybody have bad performance soon or later. Let's see what heppend in fight
See you guys at the Arena! Almost sold my ticket before realizing the new main and co main event! 😮💨
U should have sold it
I sold mine
Buncha brokies, you sold nothing.
Co main will be ruined. Usman popped his knee
@@ivotenotocensorship5247 marty juiceman dont want the smole
Let’s go Islam Makachev 👏👏👏👏
Give that translator a raise!
He looks jacked and heavy, hopefully weightcut will be smooth!
The translator is absolutely best
Islam is going to finish Volk hype once and for all. He lost against Islam and it wasn't even close. People acting like he won. Let's go Islam. Shut their mouths
Hahaha, was for sure a draw for most people. Islam fought brilliantly but so did Volk, I see Volk destroying Islam second time around tho
He’s just going to hold on to him for dear life again
Islam was boring in the last fight and is he boring in all of his interviews, big mistake criticising the UFC no one's expendable. Volk could sell sand to the Arab's thank God we got someone selling this fight.
I don't know why there has to be any hostility fan wise. I'm a huge fan of both these guys. I just hope for a hell of a fight and neither one end up like maimed or something. lol.
That’s why ur the champ you just fight who ever comes even if they got nothing to loose or everything to loose.. bro acts like Volko is a low class fighter with everything to gain He earned his shot / rematch There’s no one on top of the division like volk and Islam .
This camera is like 5k quality. Insane.
Çempion İNŞALLAH🇹🇷🇦🇿☝️👍💪💪💪🤲🤲🤲💙
What are you guys' picks? I got Islam and Kamaru
Kamaru isn’t winning
Volk and chimaev
I got Islam and Khamzat winning
@@jcghst9275khamzat probably gets knocked out 😂
I got Volk, and Kamaru if he can cancel Khamzats takedowns and establish his long power jab
It is love for all Turkmens in the world❤❤❤
Enjoyed it, thank you.
Islams a beast. He has a real champion mindset. His reign will be long ❤
Скромность Ислама, как отдельное искусство 💪🏻 Ждём *ПОБЕДЫ* ЧЕМП 🇷🇺😊
How many times have world champions opted out when their opponents pulled out. Mad respect to Islam. He has way more to lose than Volk.
No matter what ppl won’t give him that respect when he wins
It does not matter for you bcz you're already a champion Islam Makhachev
Islam the champ has a name Makhachev 💥💪🏻
2:29 shots fired at Jones lol
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From the sound of it, seems like islam is happier he got volk instead of olivera.
If this fight is a decision, it'll be a win for me. Both of them go to WAR!
Man I prefer a proper camp for both of em against eachother and not short notice, coz technically I can't blame either of them if they make an excuse in some regards, one having a surgery prior, one training for a different fighter, just not gonna be a pretty reaction from one of the camps of the loser.
Islam will win💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🔥🔥🔥
Islam’s right, name the P4P ranked fighters in Jon’s most recent resume that justify his P4P #1 position? UFC’s P4P rankings are bias and suck.
The champ is here
Gotta agree with Islam here
Goat. P4P #1
Pretty debatable that you won my friend.
well he clearly wan 4 rounds but Volk won by making at least 2 of those rounds and whole fight very close ... is that what you ment ? :) ..
Actual debate is whether volkanovski won any round in that fight.....that 5th round was debatable at its worst 5th round was a draw or islam won the 5th round.....in the 5th islam dominated volk and cut him open ....rounds casual people giving to volk (3rd and 5th) are the one where islam did the more damage .......I'd score 4-0 to makahchev (50-46) very convincing win for makhachev with unanimous decision that too in Australia. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@khansalim4544Bisping, Chael, and a few others don’t agree with you… that actually know what they’re talking about 😂
Unanimous decision.
Yep, and they are all qualified judges in the sport of MMA!
I think Islam will beat him this time within 3 rounds. Good luck Islam!
i hope its gonna be first round, we will see brother
Of coarse Islam is making weight easy the fights in Abu Dhabi no one is finding out he is illegally hydrating using a IV .
Let's go Islam!
The BEST THING IN THIS REMATCH IS GIVING A BAD BEATING VOLK😵 🦘❌ 🦅🥇✅💯☝️ FIGHT FOR 💯💯💯💯💯
Why does Islam act like hes been running the division for years now. He's on his 2nd defense against he same opponent...
Russian media asks real genuine questions!! 😂
Viva all turkmens❤❤❤
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Islam will always be victorious !!
Let go Islam 💪💪💪
Alhamdulillah, Islam no. 1 P4P
Islam Is badass champ !
Makhachkala will win 💪🏻
Ugh, Charles don't need to do another fight. Run him his title fight!
What was the quote Dana put on the wall?
ISLAM MAKHACHEV WIN BY KNOCKOUT IN REMATCH GUYS
Мой любимый боец
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You know his english has gotten really good.
" i know couple bullshit guy " lol
Welcome to Bad Weight Cut City amigos!!! The desert's about to claim this one! 😉
I want to be double champion
this comment section looks so awesome now. lol. there were like 50 billion of those makhachev haters all migrated oliviera , mcgregor fans. where are all of them?
They deleted their comments 😂
I wonder if Khabib was in Islams position if he would take the short notice fight.
Islam = Hi guys 😦
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Islam needed the ref to pull Volk off of him.
This card feels so weird . Like I was excited to see Charles and costa. But this is fine too
Bruh this is much exciting lol
Fine? It got a 100 times better.
The costa fight would have been a better match up plus with all the drama it would have a better hype behind it
bad audio
If Volk pull this of on short notice, he is NO#1 on the world
He already is
@@giovannyc3886 Yeah he is but if he got W here, he is best without any question. Hardest thing to do is to fight without properly camp and he going on Islam who is one of strongest grapplers on UFC roster
@@nikolaboxing it's an exciting card is all I know. Should have been the card from the start
ye but he doesnt need the 4 months camp to learn to adapt to his style because he already been doing that, all he needs to do is to stay fit and be ready @@nikolaboxing
Like he could. Islam will drag him to the bottom of the ocean and humble him. The boy has been barking like his buddy Izzy so people can excuse his loss later for hiim. Ego and revenge are what drove him to take the fight. He's acting like he was a saint. Usman is the one that should be talked about more. And btw, no one can take that #1 from Jon. Not even Khabib. Volk got KOed by an amateur
Islam will win inshaAllah !!!
I think Islam smokes Volk this time around, he seems more stern and locked in. No making jokes about Volk, I tell he is taking Volk extremely serious this time!
i agree
In Shaa Allah he will ragdoll Volk this time just to make a statement
Lol. A year ago they said “he hasn’t fought anyone “. The reporting in this sport is bs.
Volk fanboys coping in the comments. He lost the last fight, its ok. He actually got outstruck a majority of the fight
I'm a volk fan and still accepted that islam handedly won the last fight
Im a Volk fan and i also have accepted that Islam fan boys still hate that Volk almost finished Islam via ground n pound in the last round of their first fight.
@@someanonymouslyrandomguy1134 "almost"
@@someanonymouslyrandomguy1134 I am an Islam fan but I have also accepted that Volk fanboys hate that Islam KTFO#@ Volk in the 1st round
U took all the damage. All u did was hold on for dear life and stall him
Good Luck Champ
What's poppin vato. What set you claim homie?
Islam is good Muslim mashallah ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Alexander Volkanovski lost
Volk is gonna feel a different level Islam if he has a good cut/rehydrate. Advice for Volk: If Islam gets you in a head crank, don't be a hero. Swallow your pride and tap your ass off. There is no shame and no blame tapping to this monster.
😂 that’s great advice if u never wanna be a champ
yep he did feel..
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"Hi Guys 👉👈"
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Islam by sub
Calm like a bomb 💣
If he already “beat him” then Islam shouldn’t be worried and has nothing to lose.
You always have a chance to lose even if you're Jon Jones, this sport is not an exact science you can slip or get careless for half a second and you lose. He got a belt to lose alongside the money that comes with it. the sponsors that come with it, the legacy that comes with it. Volk already lost on paper on his record it shows a loss already, he doesn't have a belt on the line to lose. On top of that he gets paid handsomely for a great ppv card. Are people pretending to be dumb or you really cant see it the contrast ?
Volk was right.. Islam would never take this fight on 11 days notice if it was Volk coming off a full camp and he simply passing through the gym.
How ever islam wins i dont want to see a 3rd fight.. only because theres fights to make without them fighting each other.
lol You didn't best shit, buddy. You got lucky the judges liked you. Even you were surprised you beat him.
🤣🤣🤣🤣it was a easy 50-46 amd 4-0 for makhachev.....5th round at its worst was a draw or makahchev won the round ......🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@khansalim4544 Yes, I'm sure the Muslim fanboy is viewing this with an objective stand. 🤣 When everyone else said something else.
@@DropkickNationdelusional fanboy
@@thxxht5165 He clearly is
@@DropkickNation you not him
The glazing for Islam in the comments is unreal
literally only see comments about volk
Cutting weight in 10 days and flying from Australia to Abu Dhabi and dealing with jet lag…volkanovski will feel that impact after the 1st round and struggle. Islam will choke finish him before the 5th round
Dont dramatize it… he doesnt cutting weight
Islam is the perfect warrior. He doesn't care. He only knows the game plan. 😂
I think Islam wins by sub round 4, rooting for Volk tho