Is Islam Makhachev the best fighter in the world?

[@Mufasa535]

Every show is the “Chael Sonnen Show”. Undefeated. Undisputed.

[@jacksdad734]

This class of joke is beat to death, but yours is good.

[@KingTairun]

He did not throw stupid back spin fist and got TKO-ed

[@charlesvanzwevezele6765]

Chael is a reflection of what happens when you do everything the wrong way. Like seriously, who in their right mind can call this man a "legend" with a record like his? Must be sarcasm lmao.

[@riftsalty7562]

@@charlesvanzwevezele6765 you like men

[@charlesvanzwevezele6765]

@@riftsalty7562 Thats why *you* have *a picture of a grandpa* LMAO.

[@gucciserg8093]

No, you are Chael!!! It’s amazing that you’re trying to be merciful/humble with that question/thought! Even more respect for our Lord Uncle Chael! 🙏🏼

[@lezamac6]

Chael sucks

[@gucciserg8093]

@@lezamac6 careful with your words you peasant! Respect our Lord!

[@joooanit0224]

@@gucciserg8093 damn right

[@alperen7247]

@@lezamac6 God shall rain down punishment upon thee for thee hadst insulted our Lord.

[@alperen7247]

@@lezamac6 Damn you filthy spawn of lucifer. You will burn in hell for the grave sin of disrespecting our Supreme Holy Emperor Lord Chael Patrick Sonnen I.

[@caseybyrom1]

Every interview I’ve seen with Islam lately he comes off as an interesting guy with surprisingly good wit for his limited English, and let’s us in on his lifelong dream of winning UFC gold. I’d definitely be happy with him as champ.

[@FxckTheSystem1987]

Agree. The language barrier was rough at the start but even his training stuff with Khabib and DC at AKA, he is genuinely funny.

[@NatiHighLife]

lol sike

[@tsumardi]

He should move up after a champ at lightweight and destroy khamzat, colby and usman. I don't think these guys have any chance against makachev. If he gets these guys down, game over.

[@Rowsy91]

@@tsumardi khamzat is waaaay too big for Islam, Usman also

[@genesiscruz2000]

Nah he'll be Champ and dominate but let's keep it real he doesn't make headlines. He has a boring personality.

[@champion6374]

I don't watch ufc for weigh ins or interviews, I watch for fights/competition, best fighter for me

[@MultiMahmoud1]

If he’s on the card this weekend. I will definitely buy the PPV. This guy is goat in the making!

[@monch3131]

U can watch free in crackstreame my guy. Thnks me later

[@Rowsy91]

@@monch3131 if you are watching with friends its much more enjoyable just paying and not dealing with the streams. 75 is really not expensive either when you splitting with people

[@jbrayda9]

@@monch3131 crackstream streams are fuckin awful.

[@AmericanByGrace]

@@Rowsy91 Go ahead, brag about all your friends. Not everyone knows 4 people with $15 to spare.

[@alialibenali520]

you know that Islam will be if they accept it, Dana White think and care only about who can sell more and for that I think that Islam is there no matter what decision is made by dana, olso RDA do not want fight Islam

[@fahadus]

He's been doing so many things right since last week. The weigh-ins and interviews, he kept interesting. And now calls out RDA on a 4 days notice. This needs to happen. We all know RDA will get mauled, but he needs to make a statement. I liked how Khabib used to say "it's my belt" when someone else had it. He is going after it the same way.

[@zafertokur7151]

1-UFC fighters are rhe best fighters through all the fight discuplines 2-islam hasnt become a champion yet so we cant say he is the best 3- but if we speak how he handles easily his opponents,Yes he is elite(amongst in the first 20)fighters as Khabib said

[@allendoughty5206]

RDA is an excellent way to find out.

[@felipewielewicki4527]

Islam only talks. Rda accept his challenge at 170, and islam dont talk anymore after that. Moicano steps in to fight rda. Rda is a legend. Islam still remains a good fighter who beat nobodys and never fight a real challenge

[@itstrue-lcw1]

@@felipewielewicki4527 No one responds to your comment cuz your sound delusional & like a sour HATER!~Get a life buddy.

[@samfordman]

This has actually worked out great for Islam, IMO. *He* does not even hint at being Khabib's equal. Meanwhile, people who have been in the room with both of them are saying things like: -He's better than Khabib at X and Y." -"If anyone at LW could beat Khabib, it would be Islam." Everybody knows that Islam has been rolling with Khabib from day one. At least from a training perspective, we don't have to wonder about the level of competition he has faced, because he's been in there all along with the guy that noone could find a solution for. To my way of thinking, this lends him a tremendous amount of both mystique and credibility, and makes him very interesting, without his saying a word. Is he the "best"? How would I know? I know I'd like to see him and Charles fight in the near future, though!

[@DarkWarrior_1]

I think islam is more effective than khabib as he is getting more and more first round finishes.

[@emilewilmar4919]

Everyone says he’s the only guy in the gym khabib would lose rounds to

[@ybench5871]

no one who trained with both said islam is better than khabib, fucking javier just said islam won couple of rounds onkhabib sometimes

[@indigenouswarrior_1878]

Can we PLEASE stop talking about UNPROVEN greatness, because THAT is where Islam stands right now. For one, Islam's track record is no where near Khabib's, who has fought and cleared out the best in the LWD. What has Islam done??? We must stop with the this one is great in Islam and Khamzat until they GET BELTS AND DEFEND them. Hello! That's what great fighters do. Shyt like Islam beat Khabib some rounds, or Khamzat ain't been hit, is complete BS, compared to what Bones, Silva, GSP, Usman has accomplished. These guys won't see greatness, until they get belts and DEFEND them at least over 5 times. Then, we can discuss the topic of greatness concerning them. 💯👎

[@philwhatever3903]

@@indigenouswarrior_1878 Khabib did not clean out the division at all, he ignored Charles like the plague. As for Islam he aint even beat anybody in the top 10 and everyone is screaming title shot. Thats the similarities i see. Hand picked opponents.

[@itsreason3238]

I have what I need to enjoy Makhachev's title fight. I don't want or need more. I believe he is the best and that is why I watch. To see him beat the best. I don't care about drama. Covington and Masvidal drama is boring. I have no more interest in that fight than I do a regular top 10 contenders fight.

[@lukescovell8294]

Your a very small % of the ppl that watch MMA tho. I agree I’ve got everything I need to see Islam fight for the title but that Colby Masvidal fight WILL be the biggest fight this year

[@klonklone7787]

That’s cause you’re gay for him tho. So that doesn’t count

[@grimaffiliations3671]

@Juji-Gatame they sold you on it by calling eachother childish names? Judging by their segment with Stephen A, the build up to the fight will be as big a let down as the fight

[@grimaffiliations3671]

@Juji-Gatame they sold you on it by calling eachother childish names? Judging by their segment eith Stephen A, the build up to the fight will be as big a let down as the fight

[@grimaffiliations3671]

@Juji-Gatame meh, a couple guys with a fake beef both coming off back to back losses

[@jamesodwyer4181]

Everything you say about prize fighting and the entertainment factor is true. But there is something refreshing about having a gentleman champion who sets a positive example. So yeah, I would be happy to see Islam as the champion. Just as I was happy when Charles became the champion. I like there to be a mix: the shit-talking grudge matches as well as straight up 'elite vs elite, who will come out on top between two gentlemen warriors'.

[@alex.shmalex]

I am not interested in Colby-Masvidal drama or in Nick/Nate retirement fights. I am interested though in Khamzat/Sean/Shavkat declassing all of those “story” fighters.

[@sherifnabil9663]

Exactly. Thank you! What’s wrong with the UFC thinking like kids?

[@3chrizzl]

@@sherifnabil9663 I don't disagree with you, but those are the fights that sell.

[@flashy9047]

Exactly!!! Real fight fans want to see the best fighters not drama interviews.

[@saberxebeck]

LW is full of old and overated fighters: (Nate, Dustin, Conner, Fergusan, chandler) thats why it's boring THEIR F###ING OLD!!! Even Beniel and Justin are 33 so have maybe 1 more chance to make a title run, but ultimately both will inevitably lose to islam This is why the new blood is exiting! Edit i forgot Rafa (37) is also old as fk and it's a sign of how weak that division is that him and ferguson are still hanging in the top 10

[@TheRealBrillski]

I'd prefer the best fighter be the champion. It always helps to be good on the mic, especially if you're a boring decision fighter. The fans love watching guys who finish fights. And the best fighters are finishers.

[@aasiz_online7999]

Ur likes and dislikes doesn’t matter to the main stream fans. Islam might as well become no 1 p4p king one day, but he will not have exciting fights like Colby vs Masvidal. Dude it’s okay to be someone’s fan but don’t take it to the level when it sounds plain stupid. If u don’t like the fight, it’s okay I can watch something else..

[@Casa-e6r]

"And the best fighters are finishers"? GSP ,jones,khabib got a LOT of decisions.

[@starboy1380]

@@Casa-e6r Khabib only has 2 decisions in his last 10 fights

[@peacemaker5221]

Even khabib decision far from boring. Just look how dispatched barboza and RDA both were decision equally entartaining

[@flashy9047]

@@Casa-e6r Difference between boring decisions and complete domination decisions like jones vs glover, jones has had some of the best finishes in the UFC, ask chael 🥱

[@Banxyyy]

I agree with you and really enjoy the conflict and drama build up as it is usually exciting and builds engagement, but at the same time something about a really respectful exchange and lead up to a fight is somewhat refreshing (when bobby and Islam showed respect and spoke to each other inside the cage afterwards) because In most areas in common life outside of professional martial arts, common respect and decency is hard to come by

[@theone8878]

To be honest just like habib.he has hardly lost a round apart from that obviously early knockout.Islam is probably the best in the World. He doesn't even lose a round.

[@DarkWarrior_1]

@Jonny McKinney islam beats oliveira however the fight with khamzat would be intriguing although i believe khamzat is much bigger than islam and would probably dominate.

[@patrickobrien4322]

Usman would beat him

[@theone8878]

@Jonny McKinney no man Olives can't beat him.Hamza surely can because he is bigger than him but still Islam will give him a hard fight.Olives is not on Islam's level.Islam is better everywhere.

[@theone8878]

@@patrickobrien4322 no he can't.Usman is not good enough.

[@patrickobrien4322]

@@theone8878 lol ok. Hes beat the best in his division. Who tf has Islam beat

[@kdr3619]

I’d watch Islam be the champ, sure!! The “story” to go along with that doesn’t always have to be some vendetta or a colby-masvidal angle … just let’s see who can beat this guy! That’s an amazing story right there!

[@itsreason3238]

agreed

[@Csense-se5ke]

🗣facts! 💯

[@muhammadneezam8568]

he has a potential to be one of the best, the question is can he hold his belt, if he wins it, longer than khabib?

[@realrealityeast6278]

Not like it would be hard Khabib ran away pretty quick.

[@Dragondude30]

Khabib is great and all but 3 title defenses does not make him GOAT material.

[@OneCash]

@aloevv𖤐 don't delete your way out of this tho

[@demonh0und]

@aloevv𖤐 🤣

[@CHSN-1]

@aloevv𖤐 I hope your right... So boring to watch him do anything

[@aasiz_online7999]

It’s very hard to say no. He makes things look so easy. I know people will doubt him just like z Khabib even if he beats the champ. I am not a big fan of the Dagistani style but he is too damn strong for this weight class. Usman who is the p4p fighter fights are actually competitive but these guys just make it look too easy. I know same thing will happen if he fight any top 5 or the champ. The most success they will get might be land a few leg kicks and punches. But what after that, he will grab the leg and take u too the fence and drown u down…

[@jezebulls]

I think it’s possible that he’s the best. I think he can get there and I have no doubt he will. But since he has not fought anyone in the top 5, I don’t think we can objectively declare anything yet.

[@knuckle-sandwichmma681]

he makes things look easy in easy fights. shocker

[@bannedone3ice138]

Islam has technique that he has perfected along those years. It’s not his fault if people from top 5 or even 10 are ducking him. And for him to say he’s ready to step in the RDA fight says a lot about that. He keeps saying I trained really hard for Daruish, and that he is disappointed that the guy got injured. Let’s see if RDA has the balls to fight him.

[@bannedone3ice138]

@M Williamson Well maybe you like the likes of loud mouthed abusers who got “ belts “ by beating people by chance.

[@luigimarino374]

I agree with your statements but that's not the reason he was asking. I mean if that's why you want him to be champion, fair enough, but he was asking generally if people would be excited to see title fights against Islam. I personally think he could be a great champion if he learns the fight business a little better, which I think he's starting to do, which could make some very compelling matchups if someone poses a serious threat. Tbh I'm somewhat glad Khabib left the sport, even though I'd love to see him fight more. The lightweight division has been extremely competitive and exciting since Khabib left. That's what makes an exciting division in my opinion, competitiveness.

[@CoolAdam247]

Think about it, Bobby Green went the distance with Fiziev and some argue he won that fight ! The way Islam put him away speaks volumes.

[@OneCash]

Bro stop trying to convince them pls. I need em to believe that RDA can stop the "hype train". Islam will finish him, just because Khabib didn't. And we'll all make money. And then we'll do the same vs Oliveira or whoever. So pshhht.

[@katana_3558]

@Abdulkarim Elnaas what else rda wants ..unfortunately that's the one guy in line

[@robertwood8449]

@Abdulkarim Elnaas that's silly he is a former champ...a veteran. Not being prepared is in no way an excuse.

[@GerbyWorrior]

I know the entertainment is important for the biz but this is the fight game which means we want to see the best fighter.

[@Mufasa535]

“Benny Daroosh” the legend returns.

[@jacksdad734]

Ben Dursh is the GOAT.

[@lastcaptain]

Makal-chev vs Daroosh

[@Tommy9834]

This is like the "how do you like your coffee" survey, where the majority of the people surveyed said they like their coffee black, but when they look at actual coffee sales, the number one sold coffee is light and sweet. Here, everyone will say they want the best fighter to be champ, but buy all the PPVs of the more "entertaining" personality.

[@hashvendetta7226]

"Look up actual coffee sales." That's a completely flawed analysis. That's more than likely looking at sales at a place like Starbucks. You know how many people probably buy black coffee from gas stations every morning? I guarantee you its significantly more. Basically, most people who buy black coffee aren't looking to spend 6 bucks getting it.

[@spaceforce0]

That’s how entertainment works. Which is what sports are for people not participating in them…entertainment

[@grimaffiliations3671]

Nah, usually people want whoever they like to be champ, if they find someone entertaining they would much rather that person be champ that whoever the best might be

[@mikesvikingfitness8887]

I want the best guy to be the champ. In any sport that is what I want. I wish the UFC had a competitive architecture like every other sport.

[@royalty7752]

Chael, this is NOT WWE. Real fight fans want to see good fights more than a drama filled press conference.

[@3chrizzl]

True, but if you ultimately have a great fight with a few drama filled days before...you're going to see those PPV #s get pumped up. Chael says it all the time, all these guys complain about money, but they don't promote themselves at all.

[@royalty7752]

@@3chrizzl ...Once again, REAL fight fans aren't concerned with teenage drama or fabricated beefs. The quality of the fight is the most important thing. Is fighter A better than fighter B

[@3chrizzl]

@@royalty7752 I do not disagree with you at all--but there are 2 sides to the coin. Chael has been saying it for a few months now--all the fighters are complaining about pay, but they don't promote themselves or the fight! Ngannou wants more money-- UFC sold an estimated 200-300k PPV's. That is not a lot at all. Look at Izzy and Chimaev. They are pumping up their social media #s and will get paid bc of it. Love him or hate him, McGregor laid out the blueprint, but not many seem to be following it. That's all I'm saying.

[@mateusoliveiramm]

I don't think there's just one way to sell a fight/champion. Of course it helps if someone with a strong personality wins the belt. But high level competition can attract too. Masvidal vs Colby or Izzy vs Usman? Jon Jones vs Ngannou? even Islam vs Oliveira/Gaethje or Volks x Cejudo would hold my attention more than the UFC 272 fight. But I'm Brazilian, we have different views on this. Masvidal/diaz brothers for example are not that popular around here. We focus more on competition, Americans, I think, focus more on narratives

[@thedude3987]

I got you man. Competition is king.

[@basexii7932]

Exactly! I'd rather watch the best guys scrap it out than entertainers with fake beef, that's what wwe is for. This is one of the reasons i like boxing more than mma, boxing fans don't care about personality, they pay to see the best guys fight each other.

[@keithgordon3823]

Personally, I feel like we just lost Khabib (and though I eventually came around to appreciate his dominance) I have to admit, I wasn't a pure fan of his fighting style. That's just my opinion. And right when I finally became a fan, he retired on an uneven number 29-0 LOL! I know it was his mom's wishes, so that's honorable. But say what you want, Khabib was an original; I never got a generic vibe from him, at all. Some of his crew seem like "knock-offs." However, I already like Islam more than I thought I would, so maybe he'll become a fan favorite. Who knows. The guys a badass, for sure!!!!

[@jamesclouse9947]

Calling them knock offs seems really silly. They share a culture and beliefs they are gonna be similar like literally any other group of people in the entire world that shares culture and beliefs.

[@dannybob]

islam is more interesting than chairel broken record selwani

[@kakajo54]

@aloevv𖤐 He is a ranked fighter in MMA. Now MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts meaning its just not boxing. You can use any style of martial arts which can lead you to victory if it feels boring to you go watch boxing matches don't whine about people using wrestling or bjj in mma to win.

[@aasiz_online7999]

Sounds like u have a pic of Khabib on ur room and u salute him in a daily😂😂😂

[@Jkilla186]

@aloevv𖤐 “Can’t stand on feet” proceeds to give that Irish guy his first ever knockdown in ufc lmao. “Ground hugging” sounds quite pleasant. Didn’t look pleasant when said Irish guy was getting rag-dolled and ground and pound into oblivion tho If Khabib retired before facing a high level grappler then obviously none managed to become top contenders during that time or else everyone would’ve been calling for that fight, common fucking sense tbh The weight argument is the funniest because who tf even cares. The rules are the rules. Regardless of how it’s done or if you struggle, if you make the weight why is there an issue? Go advocate for weight cuts to be scrapped entirely instead of trying to use it to favour your argument that applies to the majority of fighters.

[@m.shadows7119]

When Khabib left it was hard to hear i feel Islam Makhachev makes up for that and thanks for Khabib who did it all first.

[@BigTInTheMorning]

I don’t know how you can say that if Uncle Chael has never lost a round

[@ajdoku865]

I swear Chael has been planting the seeds for this one, I've been thinking about it since Oliveira beat Poirier... I'd prefer Charles. His swagger, confidence & elite competitive mindset are great. It's a big part of why I like Usman as the champ as well. That said, I think Islam is starting to come out of his shell, so I'm interested to see if he could rise to the position. Having Khabib around helps becos we all want to see him 😅. Khabib always had the personality to be champ: his post fight interview for ufc 205, the trashtalking ground & pound, even his later pre-fight interviews. So if anyone can help Makhachev express himself, I'd be his bro Khabib.

[@itsreason3238]

oliveira does not speak a lick of english

[@ajdoku865]

@@itsreason3238 yet he can communicate his emotions & express himself without it. He's got good infectious energy, which more fans are starting to see via the embedded, the post-fight celebration, the energy/tone in his voice, the smile etc. His approach is different but the end result is starting to be similar to the Korean zombie. Hopefully, we eventually move away from this speaking English narrative & put energy into hearing the voice of all things, i.e focus on listening to what someone is trying to communicate/express, not on how.

[@mateosmind751]

Oliveira has zero chances against Islam. Wrestling beats BJJ 9 times of 10. Oliveira is not an elite striker and has taken back to back concussions. Short work for Islam. Gaethje will end up defending and losing his belt to Islam.

[@dvrkmvztxr9636]

@@mateosmind751 will go like arman vs joel

[@josephchoi458]

Swagggg

[@pantopia3518]

I personally don’t care if the fighters have a grudge and if the fight ‘means something.’ I want to see good fights and I know Makhachev will put on a good fight if he has a good opponent, I know Gaethje v Oliveira will be a good fight. I enjoyed Covington v Usman because they’re both amazing fighters. I also question that you ‘see right through’ manufactured beef, I think Colby’s beef with everyone except Masvidal is completely manufactured, he’s just a quick talker and insults everyone but not everyone sees right through tht

[@roymuzuwa7108]

True everyone knows Colby act is borderline an comedic act even his opponent themselves [Masvidal in this case], however Masvidal still does not mess with him weather it’s actually due to the owner money I still believe he doesn’t mess with him… Of course he’s also magnifying his hate in-order to sell especially with Colbys insults making it easy to tap into those deep emotions enough for Masvidal to at the minimum want to put on a clinic during the match

[@sstech5410]

Lovr Chael, but now hes over analyzing. Islam is willing to fight anyone, even called out RDA on 5 days notice. Islam get next tittle shot. Period. Im watching the UFC not hollywood. I want to see the best fighter win, not an actor

[@stenzeliron6818]

True, true... I’m a 20+ year fan and have to check myself on this very dilemma. I have in the past, and have learned that I do absolutely want to see the best above all. As painfully uninteresting or boring they may be. When it’s the best Vs the best... everyone wins in the long run. That’s why the UFC is the UFC. It’s why we all keep coming back. Islam is boring right now personality wise... but his dominant style is crazy interesting when the cage door closes!!

[@smeff099]

All I'm saying is if Islam gets RDA to take this fight, I'll buy the ppv.

[@NatiHighLife]

by buy i imply Pi-rate

[@Raigazero1]

I’ll just wait for youtube highlights 😂

[@robertwood8449]

I'm with you on this one. Colby Masvidal isn't that compelling with no belt on the line. I have no doubt it will be a great fight but that alone won't get my money.

[@AnteGV1950]

I would love if Oliveira beats them both, Gaethje and Makhacev...would love to see that

[@AmericanByGrace]

He will. Islam is a hype train and Justin couldn’t KO Chandler.

[@whysoserious0]

@@AmericanByGrace hype train lol casual.. he finishes oliveira inside 2-3 rounds 💯

[@AmericanByGrace]

@@whysoserious0 He’ll give up the booty to Olivera just like he did Khabib.

[@nickcarlson2708]

I'd love to see a champ vs champ fight with Islam and Usman in 2023

[@bluethings2344]

You don't see Khamzat having anything to say about Usman being champ?

[@nickcarlson2708]

@@bluethings2344 Yeah maybe if he can get past Burns! Khamzat and Islam would be epic too!

[@factandsuspicionpodcast2727]

I think the UFC is established enough that we should probably want the best fighters as champions. When the organization was growing I could more understand wanting huge draws to have the straps.

[@eddiehearn5302]

From one legend to another Chael P, YOU CHAEL are the Greatest, Best FIghter the World has ever seen. You are the reflection of perfection.

[@charlesvanzwevezele6765]

If your gonna call someone a legend, do it to someone who actually deserves it like jon jones or khabib. Chael is nowhere near legend status 🤣

[@eddiehearn5302]

@@charlesvanzwevezele6765 undefeated undisputed never lost a round. The man of the hour too sweet to be sour Chael P Sonnen. And the P stands for the greatest of all time. Jones Jon and Khabib not in the discussion of the American Gangsters greatness

[@charlesvanzwevezele6765]

@@eddiehearn5302 Pathetic, sorry.

[@xxarmand]

"my ego is directed at how many of you actually watch my show" - Lord Chael

[@somethingintheshadows]

Let’s at least save this question for after he wins a title, and has a title defense.

[@AmericanByGrace]

Why? It’s much more fun to overreact and lower expectations later.

[@joshfeehan6929]

Someone please upvote this so Chael or someone he knows see this would love to watch the chael sonnen show however it doesn't let you watch it in the UK maybe other places too

[@Alexander-lc7dx]

Not right now but I think he has legit potential to get there.

[@bossman5359]

he is already there lmao his next fight is a tittle fight

[@Alexander-lc7dx]

@@bossman5359 to make sure I’m understanding your comment…are you suggesting he’s the best in the world right now because his next fight is (likely but not confirmed) a title fight?

[@bossman5359]

@@Alexander-lc7dx no i taught u were talking a title shot but i wont say best in the world obviously he is not a champion for him to be considered the best he has to win the title and defend it atl3 or more times..but yes i can confirm he is getting the title shot who rlse would dusting already got the shot and chandler got the shot and justing and charles are fighting so no one else but him will get the shot it’s obvious

[@vanshkukreja5575]

He said he was on the chael sonnen show on ESPN, I couldn't see it anywhere how can I watch it???

[@kiezersosay49]

The real question is, "is Islam the real life diddy kong? And does that make khabib donkey kong?"

[@jacksdad734]

Khabib ate a donkey.

[@rayal4395]

I don’t think he needs beef, although a beef would be better for us! I remember Khabib was popular because he was so dominant therefore intriguing. The same can happen to Makhachev.

[@thevaudevilleslick6669]

I want Chael to be ringside calling Islam's next fight so I can count the times he says "MockleCheff"

[@raihaankhattak6753]

I definitely want to watch the best fighter fight. Supreme Dominance in a sport like MMA is extremely entertaining. Keeping building up opponents with great personalities and hopefully someone will be good enough to put up a fight.

[@عبدالحكيم-ذ6ن]

Who else is there to be the champ at 155 and that is interesting Chael ? It's not like these other guys are more interesting, at least Islam has that Khabib aura around him and can build a story around that. Islam is the most interesting that has the potential to be the belt holder

[@saberxebeck]

Exactly my feeling, all the other top 10's are old and past their prime. Once islam beats olivera who else is their to topple him? BeniI??? hah, the actual odds given for him to beat islam already prooved how unlikley that is. Islam will stay lightweight champ for as long as he wants. Yes theirs always a punchers chance but theirs a gap between Ilsam and Olivera and then a gap between the rest of the division below that.

[@lucasmcclain3088]

At 155 I honestly think he is man. I know I know he hasn't faced the hardest competition but like, do some imaginative critical thinking and tell me one person who beats him... I really don't think anyone can beat him man, he's finishing dudes quicker than Khabib was. People who train with him say he's better than Khabib also... I mean its tough to say right now cuz his opponents keep pulling out and he's forced to fight lower ranked guys on short notice which sucks for everyone, but I think he beats anyone you put in front of him handedly. Rankings aside, Bobby Green and Dan Hooker are two of the toughest mother fuckers on the planet and he made them look like amateurs.

[@itsreason3238]

nobody who trains with makhachev says he is better than khabib; they say he is "more well-rounded." There is a big difference between those statements. Javier Mendez said Islam is more well rounded, but Khabib won every sparring session. Khabib beat everyone and the only one to win a round once in a while is Islam

[@kaisac.]

Javier Mendez recently said on the schmo's podcast that khabib is better.

[@lucasmcclain3088]

@@itsreason3238 oh i could've sworn i heard people say islam is better, but i might've been mistaken for when they said well rounded my bad. but still am i wrong? who beats him?

[@lucasmcclain3088]

@@kaisac. ok my bad i mistook them saying more well rounded

[@geraldhoffpauir5048]

The best is the champion. Someone has to beat the champ to be the champ, thus making him the best. If not then why fight for it. In SPORTS...its about being the Champion. In the Olympics, is silver better than gold..NO!! The belt ends the argument or ring or medal..whatever represents the Champion. I'm old and don't give one care about being politicly correct or even nice about it...the best is the Champion. You, yourself Mr.Sonnen wrestled...did you do it for second place..No, why? Because then you would not have been the best. Most Popular is not the best and second place trophy's go in a box whilst 1st place goes on a shelf.

[@ReggieBowe]

You’re right, but as far as Olympics go that’s the only time when 2nd and 3rd are still admirable. You’re literally the 2nd or 3rd best in the world at your sport. Anything else is exactly how you said it. Edit: I’m talking about how an Olympic medal wouldn’t “go in the box” or be viewed as a participation trophy.

[@randikagunaratne1465]

Well said. For a former ufc fighter who fought for the title, it blows my mind how much Chael gets carried away with the entertainment aspect of fighting than the actual fighting.

[@felipewielewicki4527]

Enough said my man. The champ is the best! End of discussion. Islam can best charles? Maybe. But untill there, the champ is the best

[@osuk1]

Aljo Sterling is the best ah?! Or petr.

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

I want the most exciting fighter to be champ. The one who gets me on the edge of my seat. Silva is my all-time favourite, he barely said a word. Fighters with a strong wrestling base rarely get me excited, that included GSP (in his later career), Khabib, and now Islam.

[@grimaffiliations3671]

Colby too

[@Howling-Mad-Murdock]

@@grimaffiliations3671 Yeah, I don’t like anything about Colby. Boring (if effective) fighting style, and if you’re going to act like a twat you need to make it funny - like Connor before he fought Floyd.

[@T1K23]

We want the best fighter in that spot !!!

[@bbbdbdbdbdb]

honestly chael is getting better with talking to his KZbin audience and knowing what works on here and what not. Love you;) keep it up

[@d.castillo9495]

At this point, even Conor McGregor would take being a knockoff of Khabib.

[@kylelittlepage7875]

I think you have a point but people come for the fight always have. The stories make it all the better, but same thing could be said about Khabib. I can't tell you how many comments I've read saying he was boring when he was still active. That in itself draws a crowd hoping for the demise. I personally don't care about the drama. I'm here for the sport in all it's glorious brutality. Gaethje for example; one of my favorites overall he's a very respectful individual, but in the cage he is chaos and that's what draws me to it. Also if Islam reigns supreme one of two things should happen if there are none worthy to match his skill set move up in weight; but I think like Khabib he will find his Conor and that will be your story that you have to have. He will find his true distaste for someone and may the better fighter win.

[@NewYorkRaven]

I have never once understood the whole “this is entertainment first” notion….of course it’s entertainment, football is entertainment, hockey is entertainment, all sports people pay to watch is entertainment. Does that mean we can’t see best vs best if one or both of the “bests” have boring personalities? That’s just silly.

[@Kodiak660]

Entertaining fights sell big, boring fights sell small. UFC is in this to make money. Why should they lay out big $ to promote and put on small selling fights when they can do all that for fights that sell big? Do you want big entertainment? Or small?

[@johnathonlillecrapp6480]

I think you have to factor in the pay par view here. Paying $50 I want to be entertained not bored.

[@NewYorkRaven]

@@Kodiak660 this is still a sport…..there needs to be some level of continuity. Islam is on a 10 fight win streak and extremely dominant. That’s why he deserves the next championship opportunity. That should mean more in a SPORT that a guy who says a few funny lines in a press conference. Go watch the WWE if all you care about is goof balls and bad actors dropping one liners.

[@NewYorkRaven]

@@johnathonlillecrapp6480 agreed. However no one should pay $50-$75 to watch a sport they don’t fully care about. Idc how funny Jorge and Colby are gonna be this week (I fully expect them both to be golden) I am not paying that much if I’m not a fight fan already.

[@Kodiak660]

@@NewYorkRaven go watch the Olympics.

[@nickdurham3946]

Love the fact Chael sheds absolutely no light over his partner on the show. Not even a little bit.

[@rooruffneck]

This is like God asking if somebody can create a rock that He can't lift.

[@youtubeuser4218]

I was happy when Khabib did it. I don't want this to get redundant. We don't have 2 GSP or 2 Spider or 2 Connor or 2 Mighty Mouse or 2 Dominic Cruz. I appreciate variety, I am not hating Islam but I already saw this with Khabib.

[@kermitkarma4125]

Yes I want the best fighter to be the champ, whoever like the best is the guy I'm going for.

[@random_eskimo_in_the_rockies]

I have to agree. Honestly, every time I listen to Chael break down his philosophy of "fighting" I realize he's taken way too many headshots. His fight analysis is still good, but his "...and we all don't care about fighting skill, it's all about the show" shit is just way past old.

[@peanutbutter5915]

Chael you make some great points, love watching your videos

[@Razear]

This conversation comes up every weekend whenever we see a dominant performance. It's like the GOAT talk, every guy is the GOAT once we see them decimate their opponent. People throw the term around way too liberally. It's like presuming Chimaev will win three belts in three divisions when he hasn't even fought for a title yet.

[@shaunnewbedford736]

Facts he hasn't even had a top 10 opponent. And I love Khamzat I think he will be a champ 🏆 but let's slow the roll

[@gh0rochi363]

It’s just exciting to think about the fact that we could be watching the rise of the next big thing. It’s just fun time will tell worse the goat

[@darthcinnamn1195]

“My ego is dependant in how many viewers watch my videos” (something along those lines) - Chael the Chad.

[@Sdot-od8jf]

No, Chael is. Islam is #2

[@ameenjacobs5292]

Yes i want him to be champion. Purely by merit.

[@victorsilvapacheco9630]

Isn't Chael Sonnen the best fighter in the world?

[@RonniePTexan]

Yes, but since it's just you, me and some windowsheen, the world doesn't know this.

[@benmcreynolds8581]

To headline a PPV event. I totally agree he is insanely skilled & talented. His fights are so boring tho. They would be such a anti-climactic end to a PPV main event, he has great striking, I'd love to see him diversify his fights.

[@masrr3678]

You're all very inconsistent with your logic, it was a first round TKO, no lay and pray, no extended periods of idleness, just a quick and dominant finish. It was only anti-climactic to you because you were either hoping Bobby would win or he would put up a good fight

[@Xathos-cl9px]

The problem is with the viewers not the players! Viewers need to appreciate best rather than going for story that’s what champions mean!

[@raihaankhattak6753]

By this logic it doesn't matter if the ufc has the top most elite fighters in the world so long as their good at mouthing off and selling fights...the only problem is eventually people will start to see that these fighter are really not the top most elite fighters in the world but are just good at mouthing off and will start tuning into the other promotions that really do value skills and hold the most elite highly competitive fights between the most skillful fights in the world.

[@auginater4200]

People are out here forgetting the greatness of the lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. I think he beats Justin and Islam personally. Also love you Chael

[@RamboReelz]

LOOOOL

[@Firesign_chats]

It's been 7 years since his last loss. It's time for him to be #1 contender.

[@laserandsnorlaxgamerbros8848]

I thought you're nephew Colby was the best in the world 😂😂😂

[@amediocrerocketleagueplaye9008]

What time and day does the chael sonnen show air though

[@jacksdad734]

Those 5 dudes Chael smoked at the hotel? Khabib, Islam, Umar, Usman, and Javier.

[@ibabdi3806]

🤣🤣🤣 I believe so

[@hashvendetta7226]

Then he promptly submitted to arrest by emelianko.

[@flashy9047]

After reading these comments i’m glad i’m not alone. If you want pure entertainment watch the WWE, real MMA fans watch to see the best fighters compete against each other, that’s the real entertainment seeing the best of the best perform. If the best so happens to be entertaining good for them but performance comes first.

[@timberwolf3781]

I like the image of a stoic champion... cool, calm, and always in control. Let the challenger bring the beef... let the challenger write the script

[@dt2745]

100% want him to be the kid has a chance to be one of the best ever right behind his brother could be Who probably stepped out of the way so this kid could get his share of the spotlight and championship I really think that unless they could have Fought in different ways what else could They do But I guess I know that they wanted to Ever have to possibly fight each other ? But wow Imagine that one Khabib versus Islam?

[@mrmolloy]

The story is who can beat him - that made every Khabib fight intriguing. The next big hope worth tuning in for. Plus the story is connected to his mentor Khabib, khabibs father and them two creating a formidable alliance. Hopefully one day khabib will step up and have those two go at it

[@banksta3]

And it was just the right amount of time for Khabib. He got out at the right time. It was the same thing for JBJ, “will he finally lose?”. But it got to the point where we knew he wasn’t going to, so we didn’t care. DC gave us real hope, not to mention that drama was real. I don’t even think Colby-Jorge’s “hatred” can hold JBJ-DCs jockstrap feud.

[@StreakLife]

Bobby green made Al Quinta quit for the first time, and Al Quinta was the toughest match khabib had before Connor.

[@jonmoris9354]

im a real fan of mma so i want the best to be champion no matter how popular its how sports should always be

[@topdawg2492]

Exactly I don't get Chael's argument. Nobody wants to see 2 bad NBA teams in the finals just because they have beef and would fight every game. We wanna see the best vs the best. Now if it's regular season its a different story. The UFC can bring in money the same way, just have the best compete for a title... we'll still watch the Covington vs Masvidal with no title on the line so it's not even a question.

[@jonmoris9354]

@@topdawg2492 exactly and they can get paid more if they bring in more money but in the end its a sport first so you want the best vs the best!

[@royalty7752]

Nope !!! Still Usman. He beats top ranked guys, and they're much more dangerous

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Lol. Usman beat Burns who got ko'd by Hooker who got submitted by Islam. Usman beat Masvidal who got beat by Iaquinta who got ko'd by Green who got tko'd by Islam. But I get your point...

[@royalty7752]

@@alcottdevalte7440 ...You're goofy AF ! It doesn't matter how much you hate the African Champions, that won't take away their dominance and greatest .

[@royalty7752]

@@alcottdevalte7440 ...and don't give me that BS about "I actually like Usman" Or "Izzy use to be one of my favorites" Ect etc ect . Blah blah blah. Gtfoh!

[@alcottdevalte7440]

@@royalty7752 You're a comedian...

[@royalty7752]

@@alcottdevalte7440 ...I can read you bigoted punks immediately.

[@cmccrar1]

Chael, I want a video about Khabib coming out of retirement to fight at Light Heavyweight... 205 khabib is a monster according to Kamaru and Islam.

[@mr.w1129]

Another reason why Uncle Chael is the undisputed GOAT. He didn’t even bring himself up when talking about who’s the best in the world when we all know the answer: The big armed gangster from West Linn, Oregon. Humble personified. What a masterclass

[@kadenhofmann]

Hey Chael! Massive fan of your whole career. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Jorge Colby beef that’s going on right now. I feel like you may have some insider information about these guys that we’d like to hear. Keep grinding out those videos and loving life.

[@RoofingConnecticut]

There’s only 2 shows on tv: The Chael Sonnen Show and Not the Chael Sonnen Show

[@thibaultbossert8863]

Good to hear that Chael isn't Islamophobic

[@MekkaMehamedi]

Of course not but the very few are these racist who can't accept a Muslim being the boogeyman of the division.

[@thibaultbossert8863]

@@MekkaMehamedi I think you missed the joke

[@andrewkielbasowycz1915]

Volodymyr Zelensky is the best fighter in the world.

[@andrewkielbasowycz1915]

@aloevv𖤐 Is he not expected to probably die on the front line in the next couple of days? Surely hope not. Slava Ukraini

[@houndYT]

The betting odds against Olivera are actually insane but I wouldn't mind Islam having a full run at LW to see how khabibs career would have gone if he stayed longer

[@realrealityeast6278]

Islam already been slept by a can so he can't have the career Khabib had ever no matter what.

[@houndYT]

@@realrealityeast6278 i mean yeah but olivera has a ton of losses but we still respect him and consider the losses in the past as learning moments. I just want to see how far this style of fighting/wrestling really goes cause khabib retired early

[@kaisac.]

@@houndYT i think he means he won't have that undefeated untouchable feel to him even if he has improved. People know he can lose but khabib never even bled.

[@jordanj9069]

They say Conor is over-hyped, then call this guy the best in the world without a Top 5 win 🤦‍♂️ Don’t get me wrong, I think he’ll be a top 3 guy soon. But this is silly

[@darrellowings2343]

Could be the best but we need to see a couple more fights to know. There are some other great candidates. The best fighter should be the champion. If not now eventually. Yes 100 times yes, the best fighter should be the champ. Unequivocally. I mean how sold-out entertainment era would we be as true fans of the sport if we wanted a manufactured champion just because he was entertaining? It's gravy if he or she is but without any doubt the champ should be and always will be the best fighter. We can always still have big fights with stars even if the champ is dull but the champ should be the best period.

[@Jidds]

If Islam is the best fighter in the world with 10 wins in the ufc only 1 coming against a top 10 opponent on short notice, then O’Malley better be #2 🤣

[@Gh0st_0723]

🧂Have some more please. On the house.

[@topdawg2492]

Except Islam is actually good.

[@dgillian183]

I was waiting for Chael to say: “Nobody puts Bobby in the corner”

[@aminaasara4611]

ISLAM IS GOING TO BE THE SECOND BEST LIGHTWEIGHT OF ALL TIME (AFTER HIS BROTHER KHABIB) AND HE WILL HOLD THE BELT FOR 3 YEARS LONG ENOUGH FOR HIS OTHER BROTHER 23 YR OLD USMAN NURMAGOMEDOV (15-0) FROM BELLATOR TO COME TO THE UFC AND GET ISLAMS BELT❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥THESE DAGESTANIS JUST PASS EACH OTHER THE BELT LOL ABDULMANAP WHO TRAINED THEM ALL SINCE BIRTH IS THE GREATEST COACH FOR REALL!!!

[@RealmOfPlagues]

If he's so great then why is he dead?

[@jon_killa]

Love how chael sometimes ask the audience to check out his other show at ESPN so politely, if ur wondering it's a pretty good show

[@kentuckyking4343]

Imagine if Khamzat gets the champ champ then Islam gets the 155 strap and goes up to face Khamzat for King champ champ. That would blow my mind... who would win the champ champ title? 155/170 or 170/185?

[@havizarga8457]

it's not gonna happen, once khamzat got the welterweight title he'll move up to middleweight and light heavyweight. it will be hard for khamzat to make weight to 170lbs again after that happened

[@hashvendetta7226]

Khamzat is so much bigger than islam. I still have no idea how he made weight that low.

[@blanko_o1285]

I personally think your question should be should he be a main event not a world champion.

[@JaiRambo]

Khabib was the best and the champ and boring. He grew on me just in time to retire. You learn to like the guy that can't be beat. Islam is growing on me as well.

[@dblocknyc]

by beating Dan Hooker & Bobby King? this is an absurb thing for anyone to say. With all due respect, Bobby is fun but isnt elite and it was only a week notice. Islam was 4th? he did exactly what he should have done. His best win is Dan Hooker. i just don't understand with that context how you could think he's the best. The Dage-style is the key to their success, not their skill. they fight extremely smart and safe

[@dvrkmvztxr9636]

That's just not true, it's the skill not the style there's other dage styled fighters that don't have nearly the same success

[@ChaoticMacho]

Usman is the best. The most balanced fighter. 15 fight win streak. Swept through his division. The disrespect on Usman is crazy

[@FPSCongo1]

Its because his attitude is horrible. From his "50% interview" or what ever number he gave, to his horrible trash talk and interviews, almost everything about him is unlikeable. He reminds me of that kid in school who thinks hes gods gift to the earth and is better than everyone else in every way. Just rubs me the wrong way

[@ChaoticMacho]

@@FPSCongo1 that’s your subjective opinion. It doesn’t change the fact that he’s objectively one of the greatest and most dominant mixed martial artists in the sports history. I don’t care about your opinion. I care about the objective truth

[@FPSCongo1]

@@ChaoticMacho lmao you wonder why he gets disrespect and I told you. Foot stomping, eye poking, fence grabbing, and a shit attitude. Not my fault you cant handle hearing why people hate him buddy.

[@ChaoticMacho]

@@FPSCongo1 me saying I don’t care about your opinion ≠ I can’t handle it. I simply don’t care about what you think. I never wondered why people disrespect him I know the stupid reasons people like you have. My original comment said, ‘the disrespect is crazy’. Not, ‘I wonder why he gets disrespectedZ’. You took it upon yourself to type shit about your feelings that I don’t care about

[@XekTOr89]

Chael's so good at saying nothing in a long amount of time, well done champ!

[@robbieomeara1649]

Guys, he beat an unranked Bobby green at catchweight on short notice, STOOOOOOOOOPP

[@Simex679]

It doesn't matter a loss is a loss no matter what

[@aahmad6091]

Random guy before fight : Idk man green is no slouch. Green tko round 3. Same guy after fight : Green is unranked. STOOOOOOP

[@rayyannadeem1924]

Chael blessing us with more Islam content

[@franciscosandiego3026]

The NFL is turning players from tight end to wide receivers these days.