Islam Makhachev calls UFC 284 win vs. Alexander Volkanovski a ‘good experience’ | ESPN MMA

ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto speaks with Islam Makhachev backstage at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia after defending the lightweight title via unanimous decision against Alexander Volkanovski.
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[@Atlas92936]

For the guys that didn’t see the fight, when the fifth round began, Volk and Islam didn’t just touch gloves, they hugged. INCREDIBLE SPORTSMANSHIP from these elite fighters

[@ofon2000]

That was pretty cool...respect and honor for neither to go for something sneaky and low

[@jabisu4162]

it was beautiful

[@billyboy_1]

I missed it but I’m glad to see how humble Islam is!

[@martyscurllisinnocent4324]

@@ofon2000 Floyd and Conor would have let's be honest

[@MrNiceGuy8922]

Respect to both fighters, rematch would be good I taught it was a draw

[@axel_adams4988]

This was definitely a hard learning experience for Islam that will only make him stronger in the future.. *That was one of the highest level fight in the UFC’s History*

[@moby1kanob]

I would not say hard, I would say amazing learning experience. He won, hes p4p #1, and he got the experience of 5 rounds!

[@febrinawindasari4618]

Love Islam but I feel like he underestimated Volk a little bit

[@jaybe5458]

Look at his face volk definitely won volk barley shown any damage on his face Islam loss

[@jaybe5458]

Look at his eye

[@welcome2.077]

And more chinny

[@camerongryphon3071]

I am an Australian and wasnt a Islam fan but how can u not have nothing but RESPECT FOR THIS MAN

[@mohammedibrahim9750]

He is nice guy 💛

[@redrocket9861]

The way they counted each other's strengths was very impressive

[@vertigo2930]

@@alexstarovereem link ? talk is cheap.

[@zmaf1543]

I’m Australian too and I was appalled at the Victoria bitter bogans booing islam. What kind of welcome is that? Horrible crowd. Lucky I didn’t find tickets otherwise I would’ve gotten into a fight tryna teach these bogans a lesson their mumma failed to teach them

[@zmaf1543]

@@alexstarovereem shut up

[@scottphillips8117]

Both of them should be immensely proud. The way they fought, the way they carried themselves before, during, and after the fight. Both of them are drastically improved for the experience.

[@Mrimperialbeast]

Islam should be proud of going out there and hugging volk?

[@qusayalhashmi6831]

@@Mrimperialbeast he fooking hurt him like 3 4 times with the hands stupid bisch

[@oldschoolpk]

@@Mrimperialbeast hugging to death, this is mma not boxing. What's your mma record pro?

[@Mrimperialbeast]

@@oldschoolpk 7-1

[@astrong5254]

@@oldschoolpk only round he hugged was round 4 and I don’t like hugging either wrestling not bad when there ground and pound

[@rollo_tomasi3853]

Islam looked amazing on the feet & Volk looked incredible on the ground... This fight was as advertised, two warriors at the highest level 🙌 Congrats to Islam

[@richman8082]

Exactly. Both improved a lot and neutralised the others strength.

[@jmz2144]

Volk had more success in the striking than Islam had I the grappling, I had Volk 3-2 at least

[@madaxwayne]

​@@jmz2144 he dropped him more than volk did him

[@jampanamgyal3285]

He looked good, caught volk a couple of times but getting dropped and still get called amazing is a bit too much isn‘t it

[@iorilamia]

@@jmz2144maybe you should get a job as a scorer

[@vanny3194]

Alex becoming a wrestler and Islam becoming a striker was amazing to see 😎

[@geekytroll7968]

I never thought somebody would outclass Volk on the feet.

[@admshorts1760]

@@geekytroll7968 😂

[@jozefhorniak8191]

you must do that if you want to be called p4p

[@siddhantjha6649]

@@geekytroll7968 ask yourself

[@cheddarboii4231]

@@PetarOrthodox Silly Casual You must be an aussie

[@ThugNerd]

Islam giving thanks and saying this is for the fans is exactly what the A means in MMA.... these dudes are not only fighters but artists too, and they gave us an amazing show, thank you man

[@RTL2L]

Great point, agree.

[@byCarlosRoberto]

His striking was on point and he landed clean shots. Congrats champ 🙏

[@internetgremlin4853]

@Dumb Yet Smarter Than You and still lost…but regardless it was a really good, close fight that could’ve gone either way. Just wait for the rematch

[@uzeirdautbegovic1148]

@@internetgremlin4853 It really couldn't have gone the other way, if they could give the fight to Alex, they would do it in a heartbeat, especially since he was a huge fan favorite and Islam is so hated. It is like that every fight with a muslim, usually they insult, demonize, bully him, when he performs they downplay his abilities, hate him even more, make conspiracy theories, they simply have no class and are ok with it.

[@Mark-bn5ek]

@Dumb Yet Smarter Than You cope harder, islam is the new p4p

[@fendy9733]

@@dumbyetsmarterthanyou2960 just accept that your boy is lost and now you are upset hahaha

[@ashleyd1379]

Bullied him? Dude I’m a fan of both guys but volk fans are going a little overboard it was a good close fight. There sure af wasn’t any bullying going on. ​@Dumb Yet Smarter Than You

[@DMan-it5tq]

What a lovely bloke. Even though we were all booing him he still thanks us.

[@keeloweoac9397]

Because he lost

[@number1gstar]

@@keeloweoac9397 In what metric? Alex stopped a few of his takedowns and that alone constitutes a win? Islam won 3 out of 5 rounds arguably 4 but Volk put on a great fight.

[@staceyrobinson771]

Love him. He's wonderful ❤️ Love and Respect from Australia 🇦🇺

[@NachooooGaming]

@@keeloweoac9397 he won mate

[@JoshuaD.Howard]

@@keeloweoac9397 he definitely didn't lose

[@Lion72320]

If anything this fight showed that Islam and Volk (p4p 1 and 2) are on another level to the rest. We see what they do to their other opponents but could not do to each other.

[@doghousemma7894]

Well said

[@papi-sauce]

sugar sean has enter the chat haha

[@Fitkid7672]

Yep..& the naturally bigger guy won with everything else being even.

[@matthewa7503]

not sure why people hate islam, was pulling for him and thought he won but can show respect to volk. seems like the other side is incapable of doing so.

[@user-kn5oz9oi1e]

you're absolutely right

[@abdimalik9997]

This guy is a real gentlemen it’s all sport at the end of the day. What shows he’s clean heart is that the fact that after his hardest fight in the ifc he remembered the people going through that horrific earth quake in Syria and turkey, you don’t remember those things in that moment unless it from the heart GENUINELY GOOD BLOKE

[@VN_creator]

He said Syria and Turkey i guess

[@FormidableOne]

@@VN_creator 😂

[@thejuicyfishboy]

Did you not see the handler guy lean in and whisper something to him just before he mentioned it?

[@garyabblott5815]

Yeah he literally got reminded to say it, like Jon Jones corner telling him to go win some fans and check on Machida hahahaha

[@SA41959]

@@garyabblott5815 He was posting about the earthquake on his instagram before the fight so your comment is pointless and desperate.

[@samhaokip9126]

Probably the best fight I have seen in recent times. Two absolute beasts, surprising each other in the supposed weaknesses.

[@Pimpjit85]

Khabib told him to come back and work on mistakes LOL legend

[@goosebumpsnuroka3100]

🤣🤣...yes as we have seen this in Islam earlier interview that Khabib as a couch never gives them a break.

[@sadboitimes9012]

After Khabib's fight, Abdulmanap said the same thing to him. He really turned into his father.

[@KdKoala]

And for a good reason, he almost lost in the end

[@quasar8744]

and Islam told Khabib 'hey, if you're here, it will be little bit easier"

[@oliverlennard]

@@KdKoala he did lose

[@prasantdewan61]

Does anyone get hyper heartbeat and increased breathing when you watch good matches like these? No other sport does that to me! Two absolute lions in a cage. A sight to behold! Wonderful humans!

[@scooby8859]

Hahaha same.....especially when I hear that UFC background music as they're showing the stats and sponsors just before the first walkout of the main event 🤣🤣

[@prasantdewan61]

😂😂

[@ahmadqazi2648]

Try it with a heartbeat monitoring watch... You will be surprised...

[@nsbdbsbsbdbzbz8555]

Try highstakes poker, it does it

[@sowansher7589]

bro i swear for an hour, i couldnt regulate my heartbeat. i tried every method to controll my heart, jeeez i thought i was gonna die. islam really made me nervous haha.

[@jordim6271]

Got to love his humility ... what a great guy. It might be impossible to cheer against him becacuse of what a great person he is. I hope he continues to use his platform to promote good values and peace to the world.

[@nme_mma]

💯❤

[@Cander617]

humility hah sure sure

[@marissaballoging5928]

These are the kind of athletes you need to admire and respect either win or lost. And am happy for Islam that he now can face the press without translator coz he can stand already by himself.😊Congrats to both fighters!!!!

[@nme_mma]

His English has come so far it's awesome to see 👏

[@geekvinos]

'Thank you all fans around the world. This is for you guys' -Islam Makhachev

[@Trekzity]

I think alex won. Na I’m jk🤣

[@thecardtrickstudent3870]

-Islam makhachev, 2023

[@qwertyali2943]

He's such a humble guy, man I don't know why people are hating on my boy 😭🥺

[@crazycat9003]

Because people are very racist. They even booed for khabib constantly in his mcgreor fight

[@nasaali1]

Let them cry

[@fallenangel9398]

@@crazycat9003 I’m black and I was cheering for Islam

[@mbarnabeus]

@@fallenangel9398 AlhamdulelLeh ☝️ All colors are created by The Creator The Most High it's how much WE keep our same color hearts clean that matters the most love you brother

[@jd0604]

Gimme a break..people justlike going for the underdog.

[@michaelvescio262]

He is a good guy and good sport. He worked his whole life for this.

[@PCTTmusic]

Two actual legends clashing, how can you not love it

[@stanco1273]

A 5’6 145er went 5 rounds with the 155 champion and gave him his toughest fight with a very close fight. Look the damage he did to Islam. Volk deserves more credit even with the loss but islam deserves credit too he’s really well rounded

[@Fellowrser]

Well said brother

[@flyingmonke]

Volk is actually 5'5 UFC always bumps up heights. Makes it all the more impressive.

[@Ramirez83786]

I’d rather have a black eye and some bruises instead of an open cut next to my eye.

[@WynterK]

Thats what I’m saying. Volk would clean out 2 weight divisions if he wanted to. I doubt Islam could beat everyone in welterweight.

[@Skipjj]

Ppl underestimate being short with good wrestling clearly. Look at dc

[@rakyat47]

That was one of the highest level fight in the UFC’s History

[@carlosmayorca4642]

We need a rematch in a close future. The amount of personal growth they must've had after this fight is certainly amazing.

[@madbroxxx]

This is why the Roman colosseum was such a banger in ancient times, something about two men fighting their hearts out, in an absolute war that invigorates and excites everyone beyond any other sports. No other sport on television can get me as excited as this.

[@trevoranderson1881]

What a good guy! Played the bad guy, put his title on the line and he is doing it all for legacy and the fans!

[@SA-kg6lp]

Bad guy for you, remember every hero is a villain in someone's life and every villain is hero in someone's life

[@hmmm3210]

My guy he literally hasn't done anything to "play the bad guy". If you're referring to the talking I don't see how he said anything horrible, Volk was doing more interviews about him than vice versa. That's what you decided he was based on nothing. Says more about you than him.

[@fedorsilva7687]

@@hmmm3210 chill..he didn't mean to criticize Islam..but Islam tried to play that part to make the fight more entertaining 😅

[@mystermont2019]

@@hmmm3210 He's Russian and a Muslim both things most Western nations have some hatred towards by default. If Islam wasn't Russian and was a christian no one would have booed him.

[@Picmanreborn]

Islam is literally the most likeable of the active Dagestani UFC fighters. The worst thing he said was "you wrestling champ? We will check" 😭😂 if he was playing the bad guy he was doing a terrible job at it

[@aliibrar9213]

They both cancelled out each other’s game. This was as high as it gets. I love you Islam and i am extremely proud of you, this will only make you stronger in the future i have no doubt. The pfp 👑

[@alee222]

This comment 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@relaxingm3340]

true but islam did more control on the ground than volk did on the feet

[@tttttz5005]

@@relaxingm3340 Hey Muslim guy ...relax.🤣

[@abdovitamins6331]

@@tttttz5005 and you christian guy, cover and go to sleep. Your boy has lost!

[@mahamadiqbal6948]

My heart beat is on another level while Watching this fight ...

[@juniorxol]

Pure class from both warriors. These two ( and there are others) are how you should be representing to have the younger community to look up to.

[@rw8147]

How often do we get to see #1 and #2 come together in a fight like this? Personally, I am not surprised it went to the judges. These two fighters really deserved they're P4P rankings and tonight's fight made that crystal clear. What a treat.

[@Meatdevil]

These two gave all MMA fans what we wanted. Volk didn’t lose anything....for me personally, he gained a notch higher on who Volk is as a fighter....truly one of the P4P best in MMA.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Both great champs. Alex is one of the goats, and Islam got into the top 10 literally 10+ months ago and then became the champ and then fought the P4P number 1...

[@usernotfound904]

Islam proved hes is no where near #2 you’re delusional. Lets see him move up and face Periera 😂 He gets his lights switched off from first jab that connects Islam couldnt impose his wrestlefuck on a 145er 😂 Look at his face!!!!

[@MegaBillWood]

Ahh, never. This is the 1st

[@Chopper51138]

This is the only “Super fight” that actually lived up the hype. Also might be the highest level fight in mma history.

[@SeventySevenScars]

This fight made both of them patch up the only holes in their game, and then put it to the test against masters! What an amazing fight

[@JordoniusOfFrisia]

seriously.. i dont see either having issues with anyone in their division after a fight like that!

[@jozefhorniak8191]

@@JordoniusOfFrisia Right now I can see Fiziev to be the hottest contender in LW. Best striker in ufc, never been taken down, not great cardio tho.

[@deekafs1926]

Yair looked so scary against Emmett. Love Volk but I could see how Yair beats him

[@samsurosen5732]

100% agree

[@davuruklongkat3348]

@@deekafs1926 volk is not slow josh emmet. Volk with win yair with ease

[@yalcins3529]

Nothing but respect for both of the fighters, what a incredible fight it was.

[@alex__2265]

Two extremely elite fighters who prepared so well for each others best strengths. Both had to adapt. Hats off to both.

[@Jayrealerrr]

Best comment I’ve seen so far, unreal fight between both fighters

[@demonx3432]

They focused so much on each other's strengths that both underestimated their "supposed" weak areas or areas they're not know to be as good. Very entertaining 👏

[@ilyasmir2275]

but winner deserve more credit than loser doesn’t matter if he is strong or whatever

[@jozefhorniak8191]

@@demonx3432 yeah that was the true narrative of the fight

[@MrDioXIII]

It's weird, was indifferent to him before, but seeing him struggle to get his game going and having a competitive fight with Volkanovski made me like him. Think it's just a very humanising fight.

[@ArdiMuluk]

Alex is much harder fight, his fight IQ is good, Khabib already said that, Alex is harder fight for Islam than charles, that's the reason he's number 1 p4p

[@cetin1864]

Tbf everyone will look human against Volkanovski. I wonder how Khabin fight against him tho

[@alee222]

@@cetin1864 and Volk also looked human. Like another person said they cancel each other out. They both couldn’t do what they do to others.

[@semastifodan150]

Of course , Volk are great fighter and P4P fighter ! i think both of them, Islam and Volk will wins against all top LW fighter !

[@semastifodan150]

@@cetin1864 if you see all of Khabib fight, you can see, Khabib so fast than Islam, Islam mybe look good in stricking , but Khabib are so fast with IQ fight better than Islam, and Khabib so tehnikal to use his Judo and Sambo wrestling !

[@MadaraUchiha-ty4rh]

I'm still very impressed by Volk's wrestling defense. Amazing honestly. Great fight.

[@blue_diamonds6329]

I totally agree! Amazing performance by Volk ❤

[@Cass99k]

dude was laughing while makha was on his back...

[@MadaraUchiha-ty4rh]

@@Cass99k someone could point a gun in your face and you could laugh, but that doesn't change the reality of the situation you're in.

[@eboodnero]

agreed! I really think he paved the way for others to follow suit

[@cody3335]

@@Cass99k the crawl to the cage his face hahaha

[@jermichael3484]

Win, lose or draw.. A war and close fight like that drops no one’s stock! Thank you both

[@bboysaif8]

I’d be scared shitless if I was a lightweight or featherweight right now, these men are gonna be dangerous going forward

[@Scribble336]

Yair is dangerous.

[@techniquephysique]

Facts lol

[@fitnessffinessed]

@@Scribble336 Volk can handle yair

[@JONELMixvideos]

Lol 2 div champion and hasn't defended in his first build lolhhhjajajajjaaj not deserve to be double champ clown hahhahhajjajajja

[@VishJR07]

@@Scribble336 a but fow volk he'll piece him up tho

[@alex__2265]

Annoys me he has a fair bit of haters. He's such a nice dude. No hate or animosity towards anyone. Glad he can step out of Khabib's shadow. He's a true champion.

[@mhussain9340]

All the sour McGregor fans and Dillon Danis crew. They're a set of jokers

[@voiceofreason1829]

@@mhussain9340 i hate kabob but like islam, islan is more rounded fighter

[@EndiEkoWibowo]

@@voiceofreason1829 no khabib just too dominant

[@anasshahid224]

What a match!! Absolutely incredible 👏👏👏 Congratulations Islam 🙌

[@blossompure]

What a man what a legend what a character,mad respect

[@krc306]

I'm not a fan of how the crowd treated him, but Islam showed he is a true champion by still thanking everyone for watching and following the sport. Amazing fight to watch and great experience for both. Islam did deserve the win.

[@rileysmall4317]

at least they stopped booing when volk told them to.

[@OceanBloke]

Lol yeah brasil will bottle you

[@jd0604]

You think Russian fans would be different?

[@krc306]

@@jd0604 In places where mma is big like japan and russia (except brazil lol), crowds traditionally tend to show more respect, especially if it's two of the best in the world. Of course, this is very different in football and ice hockey.

[@aymenesabry8421]

The exact same thing happened when islam fought oliveira in Abu Dhabi, they booed oliveira and cheered for islam

[@adrianortiz2388]

Such class from both guys , so amazing and refreshing to see. Thank God and both guys. 🙏

[@robertgallacher7214]

Incredible fighter, think he will be even better at 170. A good human being as well.

[@caspar_gomez]

you just saw him arguably get beat by a small 45er and you think he's ready for 170?

[@pathan6038]

@@caspar_gomez movement speed differs and decreases with the increase in weight.

[@dragonsazor799]

@@caspar_gomez Less weight cut, more healthy, better cardio

[@caspar_gomez]

@@dragonsazor799 its usman colby and khamzat up there that shut dont matter

[@DreammakerDev]

LOVE this interview it’s very real and vulnerable. His respect for the sport and fans is beautiful and wish him well in his future ❤️

[@115sy]

The fact that Dana tried to promote that slapping b.s is laughable now. This was one of the greatest title fights all-time

[@geekytroll7968]

Dana: Wilson Sy was never my friend 😂

[@blackdeath2717]

It was truly a nerve wrecking fight. both showed True Sportmanship and Courage. Islam was better than I though on feet, Alex was solid on the ground! My respects to both Amazing fighters, along with Charles Oliveira are my favourite! God bless!

[@happymindP]

it comes to conclusion these two warrior became a good friend... they even chat in the midle of the fight.. if you watch 1st fight, they both laughing before the bell ring.... what a good match....

[@sportsfan_913]

It's incredibly impressive he was able to win mainly due to his striking. He definitely didn't expect Volk to be so strong.

[@TheCuzzieKage]

He won because he took the back twice and held it for the majority of 2 rounds. His striking just about lost him the fight at the end

[@yuhhh2593]

@@TheCuzzieKage yeah volk won

[@BillBagBargensonsBarger]

@@yuhhh2593 draw

[@mainscript1172]

Significant strikes Volk landed on Islam: 70 Significant strikes all 13 of Islam’s other opponents have landed combined: 111 Shows you how good both guys are.

[@purrformance]

"Able to win mainly due to his striking" Are you talking about Volkanovski? Go watch the fight sober this time

[@H14706]

48-47 Islam, very good fight! It's crazy to think that Islam already beat p4p.2 Charles 11 win streak and p4p.1 Alex 12 win streak!

[@Ryan-dr5cr]

Charles was #3. Islam moved to 2 after Izzy lost

[@JrakeOutdoors]

Alex was on a 22 fight streak.

[@qwertyali2943]

Man like it or not but my man Islam is currently the best fighter in the world, huge respect for volk btw he's the second just right after him, ❣️❣️

[@ckkkjack8956]

islam lost the fight

[@richman8082]

@@ckkkjack8956 Islam won the fight, close but won, it was not dominant but Islam won. One round does not neglecte 4 rounds.

[@L-Gandhara]

A professional doesn’t make excuses, that’s exactly what he’s saying. Had problem to adjust in Australia due to time shortage but nevertheless he’s a champ

[@shahmianas8512]

Such a brilliant assessment in this interview by Islam. He gave credit to Volk and although the haters are going to be happy that Volk gave him some hard moments, I truly believe that him being able to come out of the adversity Volk put him through proved the case that he's a true champion. Also so happy for Volk this fight will definitely give him the credibility he deserves. Was so underrated before this. There has to be a rematch at some point of time later in future.

[@disclosedascunardian2328]

We need to thank both Volkanovski and Mackachev, nice guys, deserve the big crowd and I enjoy the last words from both, they knew was going to be tough, but they would do it all again. One must admire these warriors. Thank you guys, thanks UFC for bringing the show to Australia again.

[@username-hs3pc]

Why do these comments feel so fake and cliche? It feels like a bot typed it!

[@darrenlowe3445]

I don’t NEED to thank anyone

[@DusTheDicc]

@@username-hs3pc lowkey it does😂

[@Australiantourforyourdog]

Yep and yep mate, great right I had Volk but respect for both :)”

[@ALLrobotsAreSad]

LoL, “ we need to thank these guys”

[@truth5607]

honestly , I was surprised by Islam Striker i mean, he has clever punches rocked Alex But in ground , Alex surprised me lol This means that the two are trying to prove each other wrong about their unique skills

[@dfactman1]

two great fighters & loads of respect to Alex coming from the lighter divisions to give Makhachev the toughest fight of his life.

[@greasybassoon2994]

they both gained alot of skills from training for eachother, 100% both TIED for P4P. They both showed adaptability and high level of skill, both winners in my books👍👍

[@Mahdi_Amine]

They should do a rematch to see which one improves the most

[@fighthive4808]

Yeah it doesn’t feel right to definitively give Islam PFP #1 when the fight was SO close with Volk at a big size disadvantage. I’d tie them for sure.

[@knightrider693]

Naw u can't be the #1 when the smaller underdog just pretty much beat u. Volk was smashing him from on top in the 5th and Islam was spent. At approximately the 20 min mark u could see the fear in Islam's eyes and see he was only trying to survive

[@MesaY0o]

Islam won, he is P4P.

[@SSFYHHH]

Volk should be p4p #1. Islam never earned the #2 spot in the first place and definitely not the #1 spot after this fight.

[@slicedlimes7948]

Watching this fight explains exactly why these guys both blew through their respective divisions

[@lillyanp4]

💯 Great comment

[@j.l.3685]

Blew through? Islam maybe, but Volk squeaked by every fight with Max and barely beat Ortega. Pump the brakes buddy

[@miso1995srb]

Ortega was not close, he had 1 good moment

[@KyNamVan]

@@j.l.3685 50-45 against Max is squeaky ?! Lmao

[@ryuqt5082]

@@KyNamVan also volk has evolved sm since he took the belt. It’s actually unbelievable how good he has gotten.

[@pinchoothoudam7875]

What a close fight at its highest level. Nothing but respect for both the fighters🔥👊

[@marcushernandez9808]

Yea but look at Islam FACE and look at volk like they robbed him fire all of the judges

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

@@marcushernandez9808Terrible take. A fight isn’t judged on what faces look like.

[@DatBikerDude]

Great fight. Very tense. Hopefully both fighters learn more from this.

[@fjoelprice]

This fight had me on the edge of my seat, which is why I love watching UFC for its unpredictably

[@asapBreeZy]

People forget the pressure Islam was under and everything he put on the line here. 60% landed vs 45% 8 takedowns vs 0 takedowns Control time was a landslide The last 60 seconds has A LOT of you forgetting the other 24 minutes. Amazing fight and technically one of the best ever, but make no mistake, Islam won this fight. CLEARLY.

[@Stank6ick]

damage trumps all

[@kayyell2231]

Yeah....haters cried for the last 60s and totally ignore the 24min fight....so much disrespect

[@kevindimas253]

@Nine63hz well what's worse brusing or blood

[@iamjp1]

@@kevindimas253how much blood was there on volk vs how much bruising on islams face? you don't wanna play that game

[@hamidhassou5551]

Bro I'm sure something wrong happened in Islams preparation in Australia ... We will hear about it soon ...

[@ahmadammar8748]

Very honest and respected to his opponents always .. Well done Humble Champ

[@marcopelaezfernandez4573]

Honestly this is one of the greatest fight of all time, not because of how good the fight was or how good both prospects are but how this two warriors and gentlemen behave during the whole process.

[@Joe-bk9qv]

Much respect to both fighters. That’s how you do it, from day 1 with the respect for one another. Professionals plain and simple. More fighters should take note.

[@Flash786]

The perfect exemplars of our sport. What a great main event.

[@kamarusomar4354]

Such a humble man, good for the sports.

[@AbdulRasheed-ve5sy]

Khabib - Come back, we gonna work to the mistake That was awesome 💯

[@iNeed2.p]

It's not mistake, Volk is simply that good. Don't discredit Islam like that. Edit - my bad, didn't watched the full video

[@kenny41001]

@@iNeed2.p no dude, Khabib is elite, he deserves to talk like that, he knows what the game is all about, he is the mastermind, I will be really upset if he does not talk like that, Islam will not be developed

[@sweetrevenge5568]

@@iNeed2.p no mate ,for islam is different means if khabib come here and will more easier dont u watch this video at the end? 05:25

[@AbdulRasheed-ve5sy]

@@iNeed2.pbrother, watch the video before you read comments.

[@michaelng1869]

He knew he lost

[@i_love_chilli]

Great fight, both fighter have lot of respect for each other. They embraced each other when the fifth round started. Wonderful to see!!

[@m1ha5]

I like how he said he is open to fighting Volk again if the UFC sets it up. These guys both up leveled and hope we get to see a rematch sometime once they clear out their respective divisions again

[@rollout2926]

Throughout the fight whoever was getting hurt I was rooting for that guy. Going back and forth and my heart beat was off the charts starting from round 1. Great fight from both champions.

[@techniquephysique]

Same lol

[@fahadmulla4595]

Exactly too much anxiety i stopped watching after third

[@joealvarez4814]

Dude I thought I was going to have a heart attack!

[@caseyjones38]

Ya I haven't felt like that watching a fight in a while. That was history tonight, both of these guys are on a completely different level.

[@jasonfrazier7345]

Same here, I wanted Volk to win so bad but I also didn't want to see Islam get hurt either.

[@mistahchinkstah]

This fight showed what an underrated striker Islam is as well as Volk on the ground. This was a really good fight and honestly big props to Islam for jumping right into fighting Volk, who was the p4p and have much more champ experience than him, as his first title defence. Not to mention the pressure must've been nuts cause that crowd was crazy hype. Hype to see a rematch between the 2 after they both become even better champions

[@teddyjackson1902]

What? Volk gave up like 6” and stepped up a weight class and arguably won.

[@jonyhyder6506]

Why didn't islam finish volk in first round?he had him with rear naked choke.Just like khabib beat connor with rear naked choke.And volk was showing thumbs up to crowd while under pressure from a dangerous grappler.Because dana white told islam not to finish volk in 1st round.its crystal clear.

[@peterdcar]

Islam represents humility, humbleness in a sport that is ruled by trash talk. He, Khabib and their team is a special kind of tribe, good people and represents muslim well. Well deserved Champion !

[@TrooperDan_262]

Awesome humble man, I love this bloke just as much as I love Volkanovski. Always speaking the truth and not letting his emotions get in the way. Much respect from a Macedonian Australian. You have a great team behind you as does Volk. Maybe some political Leaders can take a page out of these two great fighters books and learn how to behave on the big stage. Much Love and respect. He didn’t deserve the boos but alas. It is what it is✌🏼

[@vanharbi2438]

This is a great fight for a grappler and master on the ground. An amazing fight for striker master on the feet. Respect for both. Class and gentlemen.

[@SwampCityRadio1974]

Yes, Volk the master of the ground.

[@shahrukhkhan-tj5pm]

This was definitely a clash of the titans.... 2 best 💯 clashed with each other today... And showed the whole UFC why they both were undefeated by others .. What a show 😎 huge respect to both

[@mohammdiqbaliqbl9175]

Your patan movie is good

[@shahrukhkhan-tj5pm]

@@mohammdiqbaliqbl9175 😅😅 i am not real shahrukh khan and it's not my movie 🎥 .... But the movie is good for one time watch... It's entertaining

[@Mma-basement-215]

Great great fight that was epic congratulations to both men 👏💪 There both class acts and great champs Islam will definitely get even better after this fight he should think about moving to 170 I think the cut to 155 is becoming much he would be much stronger and have better cardio if he goes up .. he has that now but moving up like Volk tonight he'd be even stronger 💪💯

[@speedzone777]

Very humble and good character receiving sharp questions, this fight has the highest level of integrity it's good for us to learn this, ufc is evolving with good sportsmanship this two human showed us. Other fightrrs should learn from this , Connor McGregor, Diaz brothers all of them . This is life is all about.

[@gamebredo8880]

All the respect for islam showing us his standup skills like he promised

[@AR-15-685]

I love Makhachev and I'm happy he won the match but it was a very close fight though. Volks got my respect and I'd love Volks to get his rematch. Congratulations to both fighters but Volks proved himself to be a tough tough tough dude againts the big dudes. He was pound for pound for a reason.

[@lukedeker4676]

Still is in my eyes. Islam didn’t do enough to take pound for pound ranking off volk. Mainly because volk came up.

[@AR-15-685]

@@lukedeker4676 Really? Then sorry for that. Rewatch the fight if you really are a true fan of mma. No disrespect.

[@therealbalto24]

@@AR-15-685 I'd agree with him Islam won the title fair n square. But Volk still the p4p 1# in my eyes. It was a close af fight. If there was another round I think we would have seen a finish from Volk. Islam being the larger opponent should have dominated him a bit more if he was the true p4p. It don't really matter though they're both top tier fighters and both deserve respect for being the best.

[@Kaiman__san]

I’d love to see a rematch too but this time islam with better shape he could do way better dude looked drained off & exhausted af clearly his cut weight or something goes wrong but dude is beast for pulling out a win regardless

[@UnseenSpirit]

Anyone know how much time for recovery fighters have in say Vegas compared to Australia?

[@TeddyPESO]

Fight of the year forsure!!!! I loved both Fighters Heart and Respect !!!! This is would I love to watch and to have both fighters respecting each other!!!!

[@replicacity92]

Great fight by 2 warriors ! No one’s stock dropped

[@EddieHalifax]

Islam's stock should be way down in A LOT of people's eyes. That was a spectacular loss he "avoided"

[@maazkhan5614]

@@EddieHalifax do u really think he lost?

[@EddieHalifax]

@@maazkhan5614 with very little doubt having watched it over only one more time so far (I will concede) but yeah I still think Islam lost after two watches

[@derzocker9428]

@@EddieHalifax I'm sure you watched that fight with a biased eye.

[@dirty_danxx]

@@EddieHalifaxvolks own coaches said Islam won 3 rounds before the last round bud

[@missmong12]

For me this proved that the P4P ranking is not ridiculous as some people and some fighters might say. Volk truly deserved that #1 P4P spot. And now we have a new P4P King, Islam Makhachev.

[@clinch4402]

If Islam is p4p #1 after this fight, it IS ridiculous. He barely scraped a victory against someone moving into HIS weight class. Volk on the other hand proved that he is p4p #1. Not only the best featherweight, but one of the best lightweights too.

[@rafapazos06]

@@clinch4402 100%.

[@Childofbhaal]

@@clinch4402 Plus Islam looks way more beat up than Volk does. Volk stepped up in weight and inflicted more damage against a far bigger opponent

[@SideBerner]

@@Childofbhaal Ya Islam has a black eye but Volk was busted up too. Volks left eye brow was split wide open to the bone.

[@missmong12]

@@user-ij9vy3oy1y didn't even have time to redehydrate for Islam so obviously Volk cutting less is in advantage. They start the card 9 hours earlier than usual. It was early in Perth. Remember they not in US

[@kallepikku4991]

4:50 "I asked his grappling coach, why you don't teach him how to defend [body]triangle from the back?" 😂

[@StevenLeeStudios]

These guys are probably the most genuine guys in the UFC. Both so humble, I can see Volk winning the next time around. Great card all around last night.

[@hakeem9801]

Big brother Kabib is going to shape him again..!!! That's INSANE❤❤❤❤

[@chrisowens6941]

He is very humble he still did good Alex is a tough opponent

[@arfahad9622]

Islam Makachev - The new P4P King & still the undisputed champion in the lightweight division. 👑👆🖤

[@wstew]

I agree Khabib absence really took abit way from his game plan. Shows that Khabib is on another level when comes to fighting IQ.

[@robertlll5319]

Props to him for taking this fight with everything to lose while volks had nothing to lose, and for keeping his word about going to Perth

[@aventidblechchlatechipfrap7465]

Volk took this fight not the other way around you delusional nutcase

[@robertlll5319]

@@aventidblechchlatechipfrap7465 Champions only go for the safest, Islam went for the riskiest, props to Islam. Volk is still champion and has belt after lose. Islam would have lost everything. You delusional hater you can cry for both reasons, AND STILL!!!!!!

[@aventidblechchlatechipfrap7465]

@@robertlll5319 Naaaah Volk dominated your boy and smashed him on the ground, so who is crying? islam can only hug for time, he had takedowns but didnt do anything , while volk was smashing your boy in both scenarios , every professional UFC competitor says Volk got robbed, fans say he got robbed, the judges in bed with Ali🐀🐀 🐀🐀 and islam got smashed and looked like absolute s^*hhh, look at his face look at him in round 4 and round 5 ,your boy got smashed hahahaha in his eyes he was scared and holdon to dear life. you d!*k riding kebab fans only win by unanimous or by dodging weight.Volk will be back and you will collapse like earthquake in turkey and Cry

[@ibnuibrahim5944]

Alhamdulillah

[@Based.-]

ISLAM had everything to lose by fighting a smaller guy with no wrestling background has to be the stupidest thing i have ever heard What about the P4P number wasnt that a huge risk for volk?? Volk was the one that challenged islam Islam didnt challenge volk e didnt risk he agreed

[@nafeh11]

That's what success looks like He came as no 2 p4p and within 25mins came out as no1 p4p fighter

[@genericname110]

won my complete respect for what he said @ 3:40 .. wow. what a warrior.

[@therooffairy5979]

amazing

[@alexataylor9266]

that was such a high level fight that no matter what both fighters should be proud they put us the edge of our seats and showcased skills we thought they most definitely lacked, congrats to Islam 🎉

[@noahhood538]

What a fight it was! Well done to both fighters they were respective to eachothers and congratulaions to Islam Makhachev for his win.

[@Dizzle72]

Even Volk asked the fans to respect Islam and yet here at the so called fans disrespecting Islam. He clearly won and that will never change. Let’s hope they fight again

[@Daddy-do8bn]

Its casual McChicken fans

[@MuslehFaiz]

Exactly. It's just the McTapper fangirls masquerading as "fans" of whatever opponent for the morbillionth time

[@eurotr4sh]

@@Daddy-do8bn Yeah, everyone with a different opinion to you is a Conor McChicken fan.. just the same carbon copy take of every inbred mountain man

[@emirhanuslu7492]

It was amazing fight. I hope they make it happen again in the future.

[@GGG-zp2gd]

Showed he can strike with the best and now is P4P #1 he’s definitely the best in the world and hope to see them go at it again congrats Islam

[@jacobharo9300]

I can’t be mad about Islam he’s such a kind human you can tell by how gentle he is with his words and he’s very humble

[@ibrahimhakan]

What my suprised is, wrestling/grappling skills of alex and stand up skills of islam. They both are amazing and of the best.

[@LoochMindReader]

Fantastic fight! Two of the best in their primes going full at it 💪🏼 Great respect shown by both fighters!

[@theenlightenedone1283]

Hey ausies volk is a awesome fighter so don't feel bad but The champ has still *a name and a religion* = *Islam* p4p King *Makhachev*

[@6VITU9]

They both win in my opinion. They both did very well and definitely they'll be a tough opponent to beat in their weight class

[@tegar741]

As always nice interview by brett🔥

[@mannyblackstar]

What a fight man. Thank you Alex and Islam ❤️