UFC champ Islam Makhachev “will finish" Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 | Daniel Cormier Check-In

Daniel Cormier checks in with Islam Makhachev ahead of his main event title fight against the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Alexander Volkanovski. Islam is confident he will finish Alexander "The Great" and gives us the inside scoop on why he chose to fight Volkanovski. Plus, don't miss Islam react to Michael Chandler's prediction for UFC 284!
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[@youngclueless7364]

DC: Chandler is very smart Islam: Yes, he lose his last fights to fight McGregor 😭😭

[@johncooper8406]

😂😂😂😂

[@ZemarRed]

🤣🔥

[@SaadKhan-cl9px]

😂😂😂

[@Youtoober6947]

Lmao yo Islam kinda cheeky huh

[@triple466]

@@Youtoober6947 he got money now 😂

[@rollo_tomasi3853]

At this point, we really need a daily DC & Islam show 😂 Love the banter between these guys

[@Inthatgoodway]

Ever since “who gave him that black belt?” Lol😂

[@farissalem5013]

Hell yeah

[@OneCash]

@@Inthatgoodway no even before than, before the fight vs hooker.. "he 5 round fighter? what happened vs poirier? round 4 and 5 he almost died!"

[@shazidulislam9286]

@@Inthatgoodway Since Islam came to AKA bro. Checkout the old videos.

[@Ballout60s]

I said it before and ill say it again - DC's knockout of Mioicic is the greatest knockout in UFC history. Not even close

[@principalgah5918]

“They have same streak, Last 4 fights they loose 3 times “😭😭😂

[@saabajoe]

That was savage!! 😂😂

[@TheMalteseFury]

Lose*

[@Scp716creativecommons]

I started reading this, and then he says it, and I'm dying 🤣🤣🤘 Islam is low key good at calling people 🤡, i want an edit of his tired face on a circus ringleader

[@axel_adams4988]

Love how Islam is so relaxed when his boy DC is interviewing him to the point where he’s just eating his food 😂

[@Estroogen]

y’all make npc ass comments

[@xeta180]

@@Estroogen tru

[@qaidikramuddin]

🤣🤣

[@richardparker969]

They are Brothers🙌

[@maxxwell5660]

@@Estroogenit has to be a bot

[@lukebroderick23]

Islam is a lot funnier than he gets credit for😂I really like both fighters in this one

[@Leg3ndKilla687]

I try to tell people all the time

[@ingy421]

People struggle to understand his sarcasm and don't realize he's joking when his tone never changes, but to me? It makes Islam's delivery even funnier. He cares about his guys and he roasts people all day long. "How gave this guy a belt -check gay's belt" or something like that, hit was hilarious

[@definitelynotatroll246]

Definition of dry humour

[@lucasgregory6375]

@@definitelynotatroll246 As an Aussie it's super easy to relate to that reallly dry, sarcastic humor too

[@shawnduddridge]

Funny like the jokes you get in a christmas cracker... 😂

[@tariq0813]

Islam is so chilled out humble and he is sarcastically honest 💯

[@brendanb3257]

Chill maybe but definitely not humble to the slightest

[@isaacbmx7821]

Just because y'all wanna make the illusion he's being sarcastic when tryna trash talk doesn't mean he is.. he's not being humble this camp and it's probably just for promotion but he's somone we don't want to talk trash he should stay quiet an just fight let the fight build itself..it's Honestly funny and also getting a bit cringe and stale also pretty sure their religion is all about not harming an staying humble yet he wants to ko him an talk down on volk etc. Man also is convinced his power Alex hasn't felt before but Alex only loss is to a 170 lb guy.. Islam's loss is to a guy who looked like a featherweight 😂

[@xeta180]

@@isaacbmx7821 hes just building up the fight tho

[@qaidikramuddin]

100%

[@brotherhawk3228]

Humble and sarcastic ? Those 2 words don't go together.

[@ismaieladen4814]

DC just egging on Islam trash talking Chandler is hilarious 😂 *Always look forward to DC’s check in with Islam Makhachev* 👏

[@astropolis.]

DC always gets his friends to shit talk its the funniest stuff

[@missmong12]

You can see if he's not satisfied he will try again and dig 😂

[@MynameisBrianZX]

Chandler deserves it, it's one thing to take unfair opportunities for the sake of your career, it's another to go around looking down on other people. Chandler ducked Islam's callouts, said Islam didn't fight anybody worthwhile to deserve a title fight (even though Chandler got one after only beating Dan Hooker, who Islam beat faster), and is now saying he can outwrestle Islam.

[@galaxyvulture6649]

@@MynameisBrianZX Not only did he duck him once he ducked him when he khabib told him to fight islam, when islam won his next fight, and when islam called him out in person. I hope he tells chandler to fuck off and have to win a lot of fights before he gets a title shot

[@MynameisBrianZX]

@@galaxyvulture6649 when someone asked Islam about Chandler v Conor (pure Dana White privilege in that room), Islam quipped that he's happy for them because they'll finally have a win again. I think we all know that whoever wins that money fight is getting a title shot, though

[@FreemanWelterweight]

Damn they went from roasting each other to roasting Khabib lmao 😭😭

[@StormFalcon657]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lucasgregory6375]

Small victories matter. Khabib still ragdolls em on the mat lol

[@AXharoth]

ahahaha

[@thenotoriousCook]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-yo6nq3ks7d]

Islam and DC be getting some sweet ass whopping in AKA soon hahahaa

[@DonTrump2024]

I lost it when they started talking about Chandler at 12:45 he said “ when people watch him fight people think he never train like he’s off the street” 😂😂😂😂

[@BrianForTheWin]

That was a spot on neg. Chandler is such a liability to himself and his family at this point. He’s both washed and undisciplined, but doesn’t seem to realize either. Gaethje took his soul just like he did to Ferguson. Although Justin is also seriously punch drunk much of the time. Seriously, just retire everyone in the top five except Islam and Beneil and then let the new LW elite go at it and reset the rankings.

[@josiahgonzalez942]

@BrianForTheWin come on bro Dustin is still up there with the best ! He just has terrible takedown defense but overall his LW resume is (in my opinion) better than khabibs

[@waleedabbas4996]

@@BrianForTheWin Of courses, he realises his strategies are incredibly risky. Everyone does including Justin. Why would they retire when people absolutely love watching Justin/DP/Chandler etc fight? It's like you're purposely clueless about what people want.

[@tates4242]

100% true

[@nadavatotah]

@BrianForTheWin not Dustin man, that guy is a fucking incredible fighter

[@drawwithbeektor6329]

“What is it? 16 oz gloves?” 💀😂😂 What a burn. Lmfaooo

[@curtislee5801]

Not gonna lie I laughed wayyy harder than I should have when DC told Islam that Chandler is smart.

[@josiahgonzalez942]

Islam paused for a second aswell 😂🤦‍♂️

[@Da_five]

I wouldn’t ask for chandler’s even if he was considered an “mma expert” 🤦‍♂️

[@marcojaimes3702]

His English is getting better. “Most important thing for you is food, not train”😂

[@jamntoe6361]

DC: “I look good” Islam (pauses and looks at camera) “Who say this?”

[@ronaldojimenez1017]

FVVKING HILARIOUS PART!!!! Im sure that went over many people's head

[@izharulhaqtruthrevealed1185]

We have to check that moment

[@violetrose7956]

He's hilarious , he just don't get much attention before when khabib was around cuz he's very shy , khabib said islam always being shy

[@HunchoHamza]

@@violetrose7956 only when the cameras are on we all know a friend like that one friend no cameras just the guys hilarious on the camera shy and conservative 💯🤣🤣 He’s gotten more comfortable tho he was definitely an introvert now he’s more balanced.

[@missmong12]

He just said DC's fist looks like a 16 ounce glove 😭😭

[@16Residence]

He’s underrated funny😂😂

[@Onedspot9]

This was hilarious hahaha

[@whatchasayin9363]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@barrymcokiner69]

Islam is actually funny. If his English was good he'd have a lot more fans. It's coming tho. What matters now is what he does inside the cage ..the casuals will hope on the train soon enough

[@alexferdinansyah757]

I hope verybody gets it 🤣🤣

[@andrewaryal]

Islam is freaking hilarious I love him

[@georgepierre3594]

he very sarcastic haha

[@mohanad0408]

@@sunsmouthhHis English improved a lot!

[@pistolpete8231]

Islam's English has improved like crazy

[@irfanrahmatullah8099]

Such a wholesome interview, DC has the best interviews with his boys

[@yaakw]

He’s the best ambassador to the old USSR that we got.

[@josechamu240]

@@yaakw 😂😂😂

[@mshadil7485]

The dynamics between these two is admirable

[@OneCash]

This is always the most important piece of pre-fight analysis for me when the Dagestanis fight, the one-on-one DC Interview 😂😂💪

[@tsumi5854]

How can anyone hate these guys? I can understand not liking them but hating them is beyond me.

[@ronaldojimenez1017]

Some people hate to see the good in other's. Jealousy of the brotherhood. Jealous of the unity and discipline and how their whole camp doesn't try to fit in with everyone. DC used to be very beloved and started getting hate from being close with Khabib when they were in same gym. Mostly by Americans Europeans and Aussies. Crazy how mostly English speaking countries dislike the whole AKA camp the most. They call them tHoSe dAgEsTaNIs. Hahahahaha mad weird.

[@mohammedsaddak6495]

Nah we dont hate them we absouloutly love them dude 👍👍

[@revhappymv]

Low key Islamophobia🤷

[@tashfiqchoudhury]

@@0xmoo nothing to do with mountains, just hatred of muslims

[@PitsPenguins87]

Because Americans are arrogant and highly morally hypocritical and think anyone different from them with different culture and beliefs are backwards

[@nemesisraleng17]

My man stopped chewing when DC said he smashed him 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@josechamu240]

I like how DC talks broken english. “ he have wrestling”😂😂😂

[@Cnote50Trey]

I like how dc uses broken English when talking to Russians lmao

[@unique_mushroom]

i read somewhere that mimicking someones accent or way of speaking during conversation comes from empathy. we’ve all done it knowingly or not. its instinctual

[@Zeeee46]

12:30 DC knew exactly what he was doing 😭😭

[@CityLover117]

I gotta say, I’m incredibly impressed that DC picked up Dagestani so quickly, I hear it’s a hard language to master.

[@Sailboatsx]

🤣🤣🤣

[@meplonfrio1295]

I may seem like a bore, but the Dagestan language does not exist. There are many nations in Dagestan and they all speak Russian in order to understand each other. But they also have their own languages. For example, Islam is a Lak by nationality and his native language is Lak, and Habib is an Avar and he speaks Avar.

[@iliaserrami86]

​@@meplonfrio1295its a joke, he meant that DC simplifies his English and makes it broken like how Dagestanis speak to make it easier for his Dagestani friends (Khabib, Islam...) to understand him.

[@bigbuck1461]

14:00 this part is funny af. If Michael Chandler walked around at 190 he would look like DC 😂

[@DimsHanf]

"who say this ?" 😂😂

[@ikhan2181]

SubhaAllah 23-1 ☝️ InshaAllah 24-1 InshaAllah both warriors leave the cage healthy.

[@DukeBigBelow]

I watched this entire interview with a grin on my face!

[@FatMizzochannel]

more interviews like this can only make Islams hype skyrocket. He is a phenomenal champ but we never had the chance to see him that comfy with interviews ! Good job DC you are goated 🐐

[@trebelution]

3:10 The way Islams face pauses when DC says that, he was like aw hell nahh 🤣😂😂😂

[@boxersempire6659]

Did you see seconds after he paused, then smiled 😂😂

[@sstech5410]

Islam is actually a funny bloke wtf I loved this interview

[@revhappymv]

You should watch the videos of him trolling the guys from his team. The guy's a menace😂

[@mm3501]

Omg my absolute favorite thing is to watch DC and Machachev or Habib go back and forth!! Absolute entertainment for me!! You guys are the best together

[@ericrollings]

Remember when Islam told DC “Charles not have good ground game”. DC laughed because Charles had just ran through his division. I thought Charles would’ve been a better test. We have not seen a fraction of who Islam is as a fighter. It’ll be exciting to watch him reign.

[@jayn6943]

He was joking, mate. They wouldn't have spent over a million with that camp if he actually thought that.

[@caspeansea9619]

“He has good jiujitsu but I don’t care about your jiujitsu “ - Islam Makachev

[@jayn6943]

@@caspeansea9619 he should. I lot of the techniques that he and Khabib use for ground control such as knee control for example came from BJJ. More specifically Buchecha's ( their former BJJ trainer)

[@CHANEL2012LIVE]

@@jayn6943 Bro takedowns and the ground game 98% comes from Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. I mean everyone knows it. Thats why they are special in this game.

[@BOZ_11]

@@jayn6943 pleaseeeee, sambo AND bjj both come from Judo, which in turn comes from jujutsu (the OG Japanese one, not the g@y Brazilian version)

[@edwardkakaire7362]

I could listen to these two brothers talk all day. Amazing champion to champion mentality convo, with funny moments too. 😊😂

[@Sai-ll3rc]

They believe before the fight! After, the first round they don't believe!! 🏅

[@lowlowseesee]

Volk always stays the same in there lol that’s been proven

[@kebob15]

@@lowlowseeseeNot against Islam hes different

[@awex7]

@@lowlowseesee everyone be said same shit about charles yet what happened

[@alwinpaul186]

@@awex7 just wait for a right monster who is goona eat russian sambo

[@ScottsOnTheRottenCotton]

Adriano Martins believed and Islam slept 💤

[@dustinkilburn]

Dude is low key hilarious Totally at home riffing with DC

[@mtankcl9168]

I love how down to earth DC is. And how professional he is. He knows how to talk slow and mix words together to ensure Islam understands and responds back. Awesome interview

[@Mhh99915]

We’re not watching an interview we’re just watching their causal face time calls 🤣

[@charlessmith3940]

DC relationship with the dudes from Aka always makes for the best interviews.

[@tahirmahmood5966]

Love how dc looked after all the brothers when they first came over they will be brothers for life❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.

[@karim6628]

we need more Dc and Islam shows, that was too funny

[@leafclover8891]

The way he smirks and saying Candler is smart, I just can't. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Asiyah2000]

😂😂😂👌

[@shuaybhanif5882]

These conversations are the most hilarious and truly entertaining no lie.

[@shinjimoriwaki7513]

14:14 DC: 'How do I look, good? I look good.' Islam: 'Who say this?' 🤣

[@rzlb5]

Somehow I watch this whole interview with a grin on my face. Great interview DC 👍

[@Zabeast99]

Makhachev exposed DC and when DC tried to lie he just told him "please " DC stopped 😂

[@EvilSmonker]

Do you speak English natively? No disrespect, but it really sounded like DC was telling the truth and just didn't want to discredit him any further. To be fair DC weighs a lot more than Islam, so even if he did beat him in wrestling (also DC is considered one of the best wrestlers in MMA of all time) it would not be a blemish on Islam at lightweight.

[@Zabeast99]

@@EvilSmonker do you hear English or you just write it! The time he told him "please " it was about DC changed after he became p4p #1 and started to act differently.

[@TonyFreeman69420]

@@Zabeast99 dude its friendly banter they are just messing with each other, they are really good friends.

[@Makarislethal]

You obviously don't understand what happened lol

[@Makarislethal]

@@Zabeast99 DC is doing his job dork lol

[@shovihandayani3836]

Love the dynamic.. DC and Islam.. Always so funny 🤣

[@ab12beasty]

Wow Islam comes off as extremely likable and funny with DC in this relaxed setting.. his English is getting better too! Reminds me of when Khabib first starting becoming a star

[@zenebusman8575]

Good luck Islam 🔥🔥

[@jrrtt25]

DC: “I go to my own gym.” Islam: “Oh? Fitness?” 😂 hilarious man

[@aminuali7175]

"They have same streak🤣" he don't even try

[@JustInOutDoors78]

DC's relationship with these guys is top tier. So much love.

[@moneybagg_no7013]

Great conversation/interview! Would love to see more of these 2!

[@homiejao3224]

love when this two are together !

[@Fayazmagrey]

Dude has started roasting Khabib as well. Wtf. And that chandler thing ... damn 😂😂

[@kamalakelly6208]

Love them the chemistry is the real they have so much respect he will win InshaAllah

[@nolimitjat]

Let’s go champ!

[@drawwithbeektor6329]

I freaking love this guy. 😂 I can see why they tried keeping him more private when Khabib was around. 🤣

[@seiam9988]

DC is so good at interviewing his mates, nice back and forth bants and transitions to interesting questions smoothly

[@omarrazak4638]

DC, Islam Makhachev, Khabib and Javier Mendez beautiful soul's 👏

[@khawajatasleemfarooq]

Best interview ever. Kudos to DC

[@abderrahmanelbakkali190]

This is so wholesome and I could watch them like this all day 🖤🤣

[@PauloPasta]

14:09 "If he 190 he gonna look like you brother 190" lmao

[@lowlowseesee]

Dc knows how to get the best out of anyone and especially teammates. You should see when he brought aljo to Henry’s house. It was tense and also funny af

[@ronaldojimenez1017]

Guys from Lafayette are just messy like that lmaoooo. Dudes love to crack on friends and family and get everyone talking shit. Its a culture thing. DC can go anywhere and fit in

[@El_turco82]

i love it when they both tease each other haha ​​best interviews with these both

[@prithviraj6172]

we need a DC Islam podcast . seriously both are great fighter and amazing comedian entertaining

[@seanmurray1468]

His face at 3:15 when DC says he destroys him 😂

[@lowlowseesee]

He’s so innocent lol. He was appalled then he realized dc was joking and pulled a goku and went back to stuffing his face 😅😅😅😅thanks for the heads up

[@coffeeyouu]

AHAHAHHA

[@micahjohnson138]

Prime dc would destroy him easy lol

[@kingspart9828]

@@micahjohnson138 Really? i thought Islam can beat a hw olympic wrestler/ufc champ !

[@sahnimus3455]

@@kingspart9828 💀

[@robd5995]

I feel like as good as DC is he is still learning from these guys

[@rufusmerciful]

I laughed a lot when watched the interview,, but laughing more when reading comments….hilarious 😂

[@calebjohnson399]

DC’s face after showing him Chandler saying Volk will stop the takedowns. Priceless.

[@bamhamer]

I loved this. Laughed all the time 🤣

[@tanvirtanni2748]

lets go ....in sha allah ...the next pound for pound king !! islam makhachev!!! love from Bangladesh brother!!

[@Hennyauto]

Dc is the man to interview these dagestani guys. He speaks their language. Knows how to not overwhelm them with a paragraph of a sentence. DC is the man

[@49riffinator]

@12:27 bruh DC knew exactly what he was doing when he pointed to his head and said very smart😂😂. Dude knows how to bait Islam so easy

[@NikolozKankava]

the most dynamic duo apparently

[@brandonwhite4992]

11:40 his face is hilarious here - "I don't care wat he say"

[@danielwall5914]

LOVE when DC interviews the dagestanis! Always hilarious chemistry

[@hlxndrbrhm]

I smiled from start to finish watching this relaxing conversation, more of this videos please, I need this, to relax my mind after daily routines.

[@zmee8567]

Hey .. is this an interview or video call between buddies 😅😂😅 love this !!!

[@kennethsalter9998]

Great Interview !!! I will want 2 c a great matchup !! Appreciate both fighters !!!

[@onceupongeorgia]

Nice, warm interview !👍

[@jaishmohammed2415]

The confidence, humor and sarcasm of Islam is way too good man. We should really thank them for learning English to keep us entertained😂

[@adelb.7367]

I love the conversation and the banter!.

[@diegonomdoe867]

Islam and DC's relationship is so refreshing great respect and banter amongst brothers..

[@harmansbad5129]

I love how DC always speaks dagestani english when hes with these guys

[@genos3177]

Cormier, un personaje, uno de los mejores peso semipesado de la historia de las MMA!

[@Absolutepower7]

Despite the jokes Islam makes against DC being fat or overweight, eating a lot etc, he really respects DC. As a champion, double champ and becoming PFP once upon a time. The respect here is undeniable. 4:38

[@PREPARETODIE]

He says those things because of them close and respect each other. If you can't make fun of your friend to his face then you're not friends! Their chemistry is magic to be honest

[@Bosshogmma]

Anything DC does is entertaining, always informational but fun!

[@GameOnline16]

Fun is guaranteed when these two meet 🤣🤣🤣 i need more of this

[@ChefHxllxw]

Both guys are so confident when they speak it makes it so hard to make a prediction.

[@AIDB95]

Only a 1:30 a min in and already till this will be a class interview

[@djmattekudasai]

"please, brotha" Islam is lowkey hillariously funny. DC&Islam sitdowns are always so funny and enjoyable to watch. love these dudes.

[@OzgurAKSOY1923]

Thank you Mr. Cormier for this interview =)

[@flatgroundtv7097]

The wrestling rematch with DC would be a great friendly event too. It's going to be huge too. 😍

[@itswrongtokillanimalsifyou2837]

12:26 Islam savage, not even lowkey.

[@mussamohammed4249]

The Asalamu alaikum at the end! These two are brothers!!

[@ericrollings]

DC! DC!! Seriously, you and Machachev need to do a MMA comedy show. If you would help Islam with his material earlier leading up to his fights, his calm, confident trash talk would have everyone buzzing. You guys are good together.

[@ziggystardust6969]

His smile when saying very smart guy lol

[@punchclan7186]

Dc is the best at interviewing Dagestan guys

[@michaelwyrostek7900]

I love DC interviewing his AKA brothers.