Islam Makhachev Wants Dustin Poirier Title Fight in June, Confirms Declining Leon Edwards at UFC 300

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev talks to MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn about his desire to fight Dustin Poirier next, the lightweight bouts at UFC 300, Ilia Topuria, Alexander Volkanovski and more.
00:00 - Interview begins
01:05 - Want Dustin Poirier title defense in June
03:30 - Explains declining Leon Edwards at UFC 300
06:00 - Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway at UFC 300
08:40 - Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 300
10:10 - Will Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler happen?
12:20 - Alexander Volkanovski's title loss at UFC 298
13:40 - Responds to Ilia Topuria's callout
16:50 - Who is biggest threat to lightweight title?
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[@Ar1AnX1x]

bro really said "Chandler should lose one more time so Conor has more confidence to fight him sooner" lmao

[@Warrior3I3]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 what a savage

[@MA-vc5ls]

That’s what got me 😂😂🔥

[@yoaregey7296]

Cooked Chandler AND Conor "Chandler go to bed still dreaming about Conor fight" 😂😂

[@kimuhumad6594]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@lebraa]

Shiiiiish

[@photonganglol2413]

Islam saw them guillotines and said hell yes brother

[@ngalearnoldmahlaba5451]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@alexferdinansyah757]

😂😂😂

[@JrE-il7cf]

Everyone knows Dustin's weakness. No secret.

[@lilsstrunks]

bruh you got me dying funny af loool

[@-ItsBen]

🤣🤣

[@redlizerad8268]

Islam haters be like *Beats Charles by finish in the first fight and then Charles pulls out in the second fight “Omg he got lucky the first time he’s ducking the rematch” *Justin abandons his own title shot for 300 “Omg Islam is ducking Justin so hard” *Gives Volk his first 2 losses in the UFC “Omg he was juiced! He used Iv! He robbed Volk! Volk definitely didn’t choose to fight Islam on short notice!” *Islam has a win over Arman “Omg he’s ducking Arman cause he’s so scared” *Islam staying at LW “Omg he’s a weight bully prick” *Islam wants to move up to WW “Omg he’s ducking LW competition and he doesn’t deserve WW title” *Islam wants to rest “Omg he’s ducking people so hard rn and he is on a cycle” *Islam wants to stay active “Omg stop trying to pad your record with Poirier!” Islam: -_-

[@enriquemendoza2700]

Yyoooo FACTS 😂

[@tsyqaib]

Lmao!!!! 💯 💯 💯

[@daghetto101]

You also forgot that he still ducked RDA twice and got KO'd by Martins LMAO

[@shewhodoesntexist1825]

Facts😂😂😂

[@GTari-ob6bj]

@@daghetto101 RDA also pulled out from that fight you know that right? also imagine counting the last time as 'ducking'..islam did the UFC a favour to fight on a 7 day notice then he pulled out. it wasn't a normal pull out. no one is ducking RDA..especially a Dagestani that his whole style is built on beating people like RDA; khabib smocked him when RDA was in his prime with a 5 win streak then he lost to khabib and got another 5 win streak to become a champ..let alone an old beat up RDA..

[@dangermouse9348]

BMF belt fight at UFC 300 has robbed us of Max vs Ilia and Justin vs Islam. Those are the fights that should be happening. This is number one bullshit.

[@lainmurph3993]

The only one robbing max vs illia is illia. Dude doesn't want to fight till the end of the year and clearly said he doesn't want to fight max

[@DSVN23]

Yep someone dropped the ball

[@bendover7841]

They needed to save UFC 300

[@ryanb8736]

Dana fumbled 300. Badly.

[@demorvie]

Why Justin deserve title shot 3 times? This is 3 times Number 1 bullshit

[@MrGeonicolas]

Dagestan English is one of the most entertaining part in the UFC in my opinion

[@Casteeyo...]

dis is numba wun boosheet

[@kenkashikovacs]

yis brothzer

[@alfiashaikh9228]

100% brotha😂

[@MrGeonicolas]

Alimpik chempion this one guy

[@lebraa]

​@@MrGeonicolasaverybudy.

[@idgutz4910]

Finally some Islam content!

[@reyansk709]

Ya mannn , i have waited long enough so islam can just entertain us with his facts speaking & hard trolling one liners 😂💯

[@Asiyah2000]

​@@reyansk709yeah Islam is underrated funny 😂

[@guyziecrue]

Funniest fighter in the UFC

[@escalade441]

Tell this bro

[@davidclayton.1511]

The most *unintentionally funniest fighter around 😂😂

[@stoneroses8818]

Islam is better at matchmaking than the UFC lol

[@lkptlst3256]

he dont believe Movsar can beat Topuria. its just impossible he has very high fight IQ lol

[@zoro8117]

​@@lkptlst3256 its same as Islam was rising , you casuals thought Islam was bad. Movsar is like same breed. Their grappling us furociois. Topuria is good grappler but not as good as movsar

[@Darrel219]

@@zoro8117 I think your in for a shocker. Not saying Mosvar doesn’t have better grappling… but let’s just say he did. This is mma not naga, adcc or ibjff. This is mma. Ilia has way better striking, let alone boxing. Mosvar chain wrestling is good, but his striking is not close to Ilias at all. I’m going to be honest islam was & still is my fav fighter ever since khabib, but ilia is the evolution of the sport. The next generation should you say. A boxer that can box like a boxer, with a canelo style puncher (high guard, heavy on working the body hook, power shots & going for knockout instead of points) Wrestles like a Eastern European (because he was), has jiu jitsu like any else. Muay Thai has seem to been his “weakness”, since he really doesn’t kick a lot (I just think he doesn’t have too), & has been knocked down by a simple Muay Thai fundamental, straight - lead kick. Yes you get caught but ilia needed to control his distance more, instead he crosses it. He’s obviously improved, especially with his fight against Josh, he showed how measured he can be. I think he learned from his fight against jai & realized when he should counter & when not too. Ilia is a real problem I’m praying for anyone who is fighting him, seriously… my condolences to who ever is next in his path. Trust me, I’m biased to grapplers & I like Mosvar, great wrestling in general, good grappler, but his striking isn’t all there & illegal or not, he’s been hurt. As a champ you can’t use these positions/rules as a safety net & pull off a aljo every time. People need to learn from Anthony smith what a real fighter looks like. I just don’t see Mosvar manhandling, ragdolling a other high level grappler who boxes like canelo, while the other doesn’t even look comfortable striking. Would be the best fight in the division so far.

[@zoro8117]

@@Darrel219 you Kinder right but also wrong on movsar and ilia grappling. Ilias grappling is high level but movsar is elite level and he is dangerous on feet. He dropped Allen by a jab and outstriked Diego lopes easily

[@BIGSTYLES11]

Bro always has the funniest opinions on chandler vs Conor

[@rok2791]

what's funny??, he just giggles to himself as he puts others down....

[@Thawhid]

​@rok2791 are you new to fight talk?😂

[@rok2791]

@@Thawhid Its fight talk for sure…..i just don’t think it’s funny … always with the “where he get black belt” or making fun of their wrestling, or calling someone “short guy” …. I’m sure Volk’s never heard that one before. 🙄

[@Asiyah2000]

​@@rok2791fighters go further of insulting people's religion and family and curse them but you cry about Islam saying his oponet wrestling is not on his level and he is gonna fraud check them ?? 😂😂 Wow man you are too soft if Islam is making you angry the most humble and kind fighter 😂

[@MrDarrengrutzy]

@@rok2791if you can’t handle what Islam says I don’t know how you make it through fight week 😂

[@thehunt8936]

Always love Islam and his dry sense of humour

[@letmespeakthetruth1601]

I think he is just translating his thoughts from Russian to English..😂 That's why it sounds so funny.

[@Test21Test]

It doesn't feel dry to me, the dude is just funny as haha

[@asansaipidinuulu9642]

Do you have a wet sense of humor or what?

[@dannytran1587]

He’s genuinely the most funniest ufc fighter atm for me

[@SanjeetK1]

hes not funny

[@Absolutepower7]

I swear I can listen to this man all day. He’s so humble, has good sense of humour, he’s incredibly talented and so straightforward and honest. Great example as a champion and just a human being in general 🙏🏾

[@AnatolianArmenian]

You’re incredibly talented and straightforward and honest ❤

[@Absolutepower7]

@@AnatolianArmenian Oh shucks. You are too kind 🤗

[@aydan.vasifova.2005]

@@AnatolianArmenian Islam Makhachev will win

[@lebanonmartialarts780]

Islam is growing on me.. Respect!!

[@KagisoTladi]

Pause

[@diogo88387]

Gæ

[@keeyonniez]

Dude lacks any entertainment value

[@Legendary_Deuce]

Wtf he always been like this, what would bother you about this guy? He’s a nice and funny guy

[@lebanonmartialarts780]

@@Legendary_Deuce I simply said I like him. I don’t know. It’s not really about his humor for me. It’s about his integrity and his willingness to give everybody their chance and shot. I just have never really listened to him talk that long before now. No real reason why, I just never have.. so it’s really hard to like somebody you don’t know, or I’ve never heard. However, I have now and I like the guy. I’ve known about his skill set for a long time, but now I know about his character he’s great for the sport.

[@mostafaelmasry5252]

6:15 "this is useless fight for useless belt "😂😂😂

[@jonathanguitreau629]

It is funny how him and Khabib completely despises another belt being brought around, when they have undisputed belt 😂😂

[@alfiashaikh9228]

​@@jonathanguitreau629it is useless tho😂

[@Gualtier_Malde]

​​@@jonathanguitreau629 Khabib is the BMF belt king to be honest lol, he beat the 2 contenders, and ate Justin's best punches for breakfast

[@crazypato3752]

​@@jonathanguitreau629Khabib's belt will always be disputed cause he never unified with Tony

[@jonathanguitreau629]

@@Gualtier_Malde I’m not talking bad about Khabib or Islam. I just thought it was funny. I’m sure most guys who hold the undisputed belt, wouldn’t care much for any other belt being in their division. But it’s like these 2 REALLY feel disrespected or something lol, know what I mean?? But I think it’s funny and I like how they are towards it. But I still say LETS GEAUX 💎!!!

[@moonvenerable7897]

Did not expect a Makhachev interview, haters complain his lack of activity but when he calls for a fight June against Poirier they will say he is stat padding against one of the best lightweigth fighters😭

[@lilsstrunks]

Poirier is just undeserving like chito. Lost his previous fight before last weekend by knockout. He won his last one by KO, but still 1-1 and you get a title shot? Islam should be active though so idk.

[@frankdelrey6242]

@@lilsstrunks so there was a scenario with bsd in june for islam crazy

[@walterbarros1854]

@@lilsstrunks who would u throw him? Gamrot? The same guy that almost got Koed by a veteran just about to retire, or maybe you want him to fight Tupuria and once again risk his belt and honor against a lower weight champion. He is the champion, he never ducks anybody, let him fight, he will keep winning, not because of his opponents but because he is always training and he is indeed the best lightweight in this time.

[@TheYolo20]

@@lilsstrunksIslam said he could fight for 299 but the UFC already had O malley so they asked him for 300 but he cant due to ramadan and now we have all deserving LW fresh outta a fight. So the only good fight is Dustin in June and than if gathej wins gathej end of the year like October or November

[@Chille10]

​@@lilsstrunksso Dustin is a chito now that Islam wants to fight him... some people

[@shark4sk]

Thanks MMA Junkies for the Interview....May God bless Islam and his Family and all of his Fans.....

[@russlogan181]

Settle down

[@PeterGriffingigity]

​@russlogan18S1 Sh UT up . Meg

[@coffeejunkie5092]

Aamiin

[@reyansk709]

Aameen ❤

[@CharlieDuckQuack]

@@russlogan181 why so salty?

[@WG_Grimmer]

“Not me, but I hope one day he will finish someone”😭😭

[@SoulSnatcherCODM]

Need more Islam interviews!!

[@fariszhifran]

Actually, i love when journalist or media interviewed him. He will says everything straightforward, and of course combined with his roasting, his accent, his analysis, and his humour. Such a great and humble champ. Long live, King Islam

[@KRAFTPUNK]

It’s crazy how quick and well Islam and Khabib learned English.

[@light-qe3gv]

High iq

[@PalmtreeTubes]

They learn from the contracts, have to know what you sign. 😂

[@nme_mma]

It's SO impressive to me.

[@goat7728]

And there is Charles oliveira 😂

[@TheChubbzilla]

English is generally taught in Russia but also these two know if you learn it you will make more money

[@marksutherlandjr.2121]

Not fair to ask that man to fight on Ramadan. It 1 month a year, he.expresses the ONLY thing in his life more important than fighting

[@nme_mma]

Typical Dana move. Senseless.

[@caspeansea9619]

This guy has been continuously burning his hatters' butts for the last two years and I am absolutely loving it.!!! 😂😂😂

[@TheAbomb]

Islam speaking truth as always with humility and respect. He said alex is a warrior,he can fight everyday and everyone knows it but its not alex mistake its his teammates mistake. So true he needed more time to recover. Islam vs poirier!

[@caspeansea9619]

If Makachev vs Poirier is booked imagine how savage it would be if Makachev's remark "who give him black belt" is being used in the promos 😅

[@shewhodoesntexist1825]

Followed by Dustin submitting chandler and Max, "who ain't got jiu-jitsu?" 😂

[@1D.JFanMma]

Followed by “ you got choked 3 times in last 3 title fights” when they fight each other inevitably.

[@aydan.vasifova.2005]

@@shewhodoesntexist1825 Islam Makhachev will win

[@moonvenerable7897]

Makhachev wanted to defend against Gaethje and then move up and challenge for the WW belt the dagestani haters have been crying about saying they never move up a division, but at the end of the day it's the UFC that decides what's next for him and he will sign the contract no matter who it is.

[@russlogan181]

Why not the start of the day?

[@sherifnabil50]

​@@russlogan181harharhar

[@MuslimComputerTuts]

Dude!!! Islam Makhachev vs Leon Edwards at Madison Square Garden!!! Tell me that wouldn't be nuts!?

[@dawsonwade8409]

It’s impressive how much better his English has gotten. Islam and Dustin in June is perfect since no one else is available. The man wants to defend his belt and be an active champ yet people are still finding a way to bitch and complain about it.

[@ryanb8736]

Islam, Be nice to Dustin and no damage. Just put him to gentle sleep. He’s an awesome guy!

[@alexferdinansyah757]

As a dagifan, I like dustin. I rooted for him last fight.

[@MrRobjs83]

Lol watch Dustin pull an Adriano Martins we've seen crazier things

[@anakinskywalker2400]

@@MrRobjs83he won’t Islam is gonna do what khabib did to Dustin

[@user-gk2mc3ni1o]

@@anakinskywalker2400brother anything can happen

[@marcernest3165]

​@@user-gk2mc3ni1ocan and will are two different things

[@qwertyali2943]

Islam is lowkey funny as hell. We need more interviews of him please..

[@reemraw9956]

Justin and Max is the most pointless fight ever. For that Bum ass belt that means absolutely nothing.

[@camdenwhite9739]

Facts…they rushed to make something happen and missed out on two contenders in two divisions

[@ineverlaugh]

@@camdenwhite9739fr they both woulda gotten the next shot 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@camdenwhite9739]

@@ineverlaugh bad planning by the ufc…they need to get me in the war room asap

[@ivanmbdtf]

no, max has more chance with justin than topuria, if he hits justin hard justin is going to keep striking but if he hurts topuria he is getting submitted

[@fathinnurzaman6164]

That fight was made purely to give excitement on the 300 card

[@Anonmed]

Islam hit it right on the nail with the Gaethje and Holloway take. No idea why this fight is happening. Holloway’s next fight should be vs Topuria and Gaethje’s next fight should be against Makhachev.

[@momongs5078]

Dana fumbled the 300 , Gaethje vs Holloway should be scrap and Arman vs Charles should be the Co Main Event

[@Mk7adxm]

Islam, best fighter and personality in UFC.

[@thorrurass1601]

dustin has good gilli 2:44 LOL islam menace bro

[@zickzack9595]

Fighting twice a year also menace right

[@sabinet9862]

​​@@zickzack9595 ofc. The last time i fight was 20 years ago. Fighting twice in a year? Menace

[@Huzuh.]

@@zickzack9595He fought 3 times in a year.

[@Bow_Jak]

Pipe down ​@zickzack9595

[@HafizuddinRamli-rq4ph]

​​@@zickzack9595yeah while you fighting with your life sized goku pillow down your mom's basement everyday while typing behind a screen. You really are a menace.

[@aboodthebest7726]

Since justin is booked with holloway and oliveira is booked with tsarukyan. I guess that dustin is the only one left

[@87AYN]

Gamrot on that mid Saudi card just to keep Islam active then Oliveira in msg

[@jkkaboyi5613]

​@@87AYN that means Gamrot will be fighting for the title, I don't think so👎🏾

[@krisnaneruda186]

@@87AYNfuck no lmao

[@kidkratos757]

@@87AYNno he need that rematch with fiziev

[@emanuelmanvelyan3395]

@@87AYN olives is getting finished ufc 300

[@moonvenerable7897]

Imagine saying he is stat padding against one of the best lightweight fighters in Poirier💀💀

[@camdenwhite9739]

They try to find anything

[@xeta180]

It makes sense bro, Dustin is Old. But I also understand Islam not wanting to waste his time with the belt. He recognizes that he cant keep the belt forever, hes seeing it happen to other champs in real time.

[@user-fo9gt5ri8f]

They stat pad until they get the belt that's a fact

[@ahmadjauhar4562]

Poirier as a stat padding is insane lmao. He is as elite as elite goes

[@kenzoebong4180]

Lmaoo people basically saying he’s a bully and mans is callling out a top 3 guy

[@ytuser6091]

Finally Islam interview. Thanks MMA Junkie!

[@NRC613]

He's had two the other day

[@dudown_1631]

Before I hated him because he beat Oliveira, but today I see that he is a humble guy and a monster, besides being very funny, Oliveira and Islam are my favorites in LW division

[@ahmedprince1854]

The smile on his face after hearing BMF 😂😂

[@salehmansour1]

The interviewer was giggling and I don’t blame him 😂

[@GradeAmonster]

People really crying. This just so happens to be one of those moments where a guy is at the right place at the right time. Time for Islam to defend his belt again

[@donchi1234]

No shit they are mad…Dustin is the least deserving out of anyone…a title shot should go to someone who deserves it and not to the one who happened to be at the right place at the right time…what is this BS?…Geathje or Oliveira will end the year without a title shot they deserved because Islam definitely won’t fight 3 times this year like he said…that was a big 🧢

[@jkkaboyi5613]

​@@donchi1234Dustin deserves to fight for the title! He has proven himself time and time. It's not about winning every fight, it's about evolving as a fighter and also as an entertainer, Dustin is both those things!!! Justin and Oliveira already have fights, so yes it's the right place and the right time foe Dustin!

[@yoaregey7296]

facts its like when Izzy gave a chance to Strickland. Right person right time. Islam wants to be active

[@rma1563]

@@donchi1234 He literally said he was ready since March, but UFC didn't give him an opponent. Then what else is he supposed to do other than fighting whoever is available by June? Justin made a stupid decision fighting Max when he has nothing to gain, if he loses, he loses the title shot like forever. If he win, he won't be able to fight in June considering the damage. Same goes for Charles and Arman, unless they have a quick finish. Its UFC who does the matchmaking not Islam 🤦‍♂.

[@laenius6061]

buddy they didnt call justin when oliveria pulled out now as SOON as justin fights islam is ready. come on brother be real.

[@sosa8795]

Respect to these Dagi guys for always learning English and doing these interviews for us.

[@robertlll5319]

American pathetic haters: Islam wants to move up: islam is ducking the LW fighters Islam wants to fight Justin: Islam is ducking Charles Islam wants to fight Dustin: Islam is ducking everyone else Charles pulls out: Islam only wants to fight featherweights

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

And they are usually Colby fans

[@GTari-ob6bj]

@@Izzy-zh8ck yep..a Dagestani going for a takedown using varieties of Judo trips and using his chain wrestling beautifully to dominate a Black belt in BJJ 'it's boring'..Colby when he goes for a double leg every single time "USA ..USA"

[@zickzack9595]

Most un active champ ever in light weight. Fighting twice a year is joke

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

@@zickzack9595 ok did Charles fight 3 times a year ? Besides volk and adesanya who you guys hate. Name a champ who fights 3 times a year ?

[@momongs5078]

@@zickzack9595look here it is 🤣

[@confidential02]

Give me a Islam Makhachev interview once a week

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

People bitching about islam wanting to be active? wtf you want him to sit out and wait for abu dhabi?

[@moisesmercer5372]

Maybe he can fight an actual lightweight contender not a featherweight or a 35 year old poirier that was KO recently

[@DADRB0B55]

Then how did Volk the guy who he KTFO end up fighting before him ? They could easily scrap Charles vs Arman or Justin vs Max & make a fight people actually want to see, DP is gonna tap out in 30 seconds he is too one dimensional too deserve a title shot it’s a waste of times unless you want to pad up Islam record with easy wins

[@silver1838]

@@moisesmercer5372okay who do you suggest he fight actually? Specific names

[@chuckgreen3629]

@@moisesmercer5372 when did Islam fight Dustin? He beat Oliviera and Volkanovski is in the top 2 FWs of all time

[@BN-xu5bz]

@@moisesmercer5372nah don’t be making excuses for Poirier already. Poirier rn beats Gaethje 9/10 times.

[@goat7728]

14:13 The Fake news saying that Islam has said "Topuria short guy" was made by MMA uncensored page the page ofcourse hates Khabib and Islam 😅

[@stevied2008]

Dude is scary how chill he is about slaughtering everyone and breaking the all time win streak.

[@evilkhamzat]

MMA fans: This guy should be more active! Islam: I want to fight in June against Porrier because no one else is available MMA fans: Noooooo not like that! 😡

[@ericcardenas702]

Muslim detected

[@evilkhamzat]

@@ericcardenas702 لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله

[@scottc2076]

Yea because it’s called taking easier matchups over the deserving contenders. Nobody wanted Sean vs Chito

[@leeonr]

the champion has a name

[@evilkhamzat]

@@leeonrthe champ has a belt

[@beastieking1]

Crazy how the stars aligned for Dustin to get the shot

[@Gunmaker55]

Da shit crazy

[@missmong12]

Literally, Justin messed up big time, if he loses it's bad

[@carlsagan2561]

@@missmong12 Who would you rather fight, Max who lost at the weight class, or.. Islam? Max is the easier fight and you prob agree. So- if he wins- get gets EVERYTHING. He gets PPV points guaranteed made up belt or not, the points are real the talking point is real. And if he wins, he gets Islam? If he can't beat Max coming up in weight... what chance did he have against Islam?

[@shahrakib1167]

This guys hilarious without even trying to be funny 😂😂 so wholesome and genuine

[@alfiashaikh9228]

17:50 do u think u can break anderson silva record 16 win streak? Honestly I can make 20! That's my brother, confident❤

[@sibillsai4263]

I am very happy that Islam is bound to fasting, the Nobel prize for medicine in 2017 was won by a Japanese about the importance of fasting in health, and Islam is the religion of the health of my body and soul.

[@alfiashaikh9228]

Islam thinks Movsar can win against Topuria. That has to mean something. I hope that fight happens and Topuria gets humbled.

[@dudown_1631]

Movsar is a monster brother, The people saing "movsar is boring because he only win for decision" but this guy is a monster

[@alfiashaikh9228]

​@@dudown_1631i am a sister btw😂 but u are right

[@williammoore1980]

“This is useless fight for useless belt and nobody gains nothing from this fight”. Exactly. The BMF is stupid gimmick WWE bullshit.

[@Atlas92936]

This was a dope interview Islam words is exactly what a champ should say

[@V.ROY...]

Islam👑

[@lorenzobautista4876]

I don't really get why people hate on Islam so much, he's a generational talent that trains and fights hard and has always kept things real

[@Ahtnagarp]

It's so sucks to see Dustin got choke for the 3rd time on his 3rd title shot.

[@ryanb8736]

True. But Dustin needs the money.

[@user-sy3nz4gx3o]

@@ryanb8736Dustin does not need the money bro lol

[@missmong12]

For real I will cry man

[@Elnea773]

Dustin can knock Islam out

[@bb1377]

Always great to see a high quality interview with a respectful and skilled interviewer.

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

Islam vs Dustin in June just book it. The other 4 guys wont be ready.

[@tommyq374]

To be fair Dustin just went through a training camp, a weight cut and a hectic first round with bsd landing on him (before losing obviously) I'm not sure he's truly ready by June either Either way I would take Islam over any version of Dustin tbh

[@itsjason8097]

charles will be ready, he will take out arman fast

[@craigman7262]

I mean Porier went out and fought down in rankings which many wont. against a hungry up and coming. Dana loves these types

[@zStC1]

​@itsjason8097 if he quits in the first 12 seconds yah, he'll be ready.

[@dinbachok6424]

@@tommyq374 Also he needs to be able to avoid back take. He lost to khabib and oliveira via rear naked choke, dont want to lose third time the same way.

[@damonphillips5398]

Honestly, I never really thought about Gaethje avoiding Islam by fighting Holloway, but he is smart for doing so. I love Justin but Khabib was insanely dominant on the ground against Gaethje. I think Islam beats him 9 out of 10 times and i fuckin love Justin Gaethje

[@Guilherme12345678987]

This guy has so much more charisma than clown o Malley . 😂 he deserves more respect and love from the fans

[@ImranKhan-gs2hy]

Islam couldn't help but smile when he was introduced as the P4P#1 fighter in the world, it means a lot to him. ✊😊👍

[@HYPEMANTV0]

THIS CHANNEL IS MUCH BETTER THEN ARIEL SHOW‼️💯

[@Jogonoston]

He improved his English very well

[@gsimington]

The guy is absolute stud. Nightmare for anyone in the octagon.

[@Ike-Mi]

islam and khabib gonna make memes on dustin guillotine

[@Ike-Mi]

islam bored, he seem like he try hard to build justin up

[@Ike-Mi]

dustin is legend, he fight all top guys zzz, he have good guillotine, both teams played hard

[@erikcastillo6278]

Dustin had khabib

[@coffeejunkie5092]

Its already a meme

[@notoftentold4076]

no way lmao@@erikcastillo6278

[@mohammedasif7667]

Dude I just want more content from Islam and Daggi bois

[@BC-eu9jl]

Humble guy. Like him. Professional.

[@CoolAdam247]

11:18 Chandler got boom roasted ! 😂

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

Islam- Justin deserves the title shot and fans- boooo

[@aboodthebest7726]

Fr fr

[@Erivanci]

He doesn't. He had like two title shots already. Let him beat a real contender then we will see. If BSD beat Dustin would he deserve a shot?? No, of course not, he's some Frenchman, not American, and neither are Arman and Charles, so screw them!

[@gamemusicmeltingpot2192]

@@ErivanciArman and Charles are literally fighting for no. 1 contender spot, wtf are you talking about

[@SanjeetK1]

islam doesnt deserve it

[@jayt2633]

@@Erivancicharles was supposed to fight Islam but got injured

[@user-rs1zb8iy5i]

Bro this dude is a great interviewer, keep up the good work brother!

[@JonSnowsGhost]

Dana asking Islam to do a camp and weight cut during ramadan for UFC 300 is ruthless. 😂

[@dyyylllaannn]

Not ruthless he just didn't want to give fuckin Jamahal Hill the main event 😂😂😂

[@JonSnowsGhost]

@@Ar1AnX1x Bruh. I’m not religious but what you just said is wildly blasphemous. 😂 i’m pretty sure Ramadan is more than just fasting. Lmao

[@user-ji9xr5dr4o]

@@JonSnowsGhost bruh im muslim and skip fasting is criminal big deal believe me its only one month in one year all the prophets and people before us was fasting we continue the mission for allah and its like 12 hour in day ..un religious people wont understand

[@beastieking1]

@@Ar1AnX1xyou don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@Johnny-jg2xp]

@@JonSnowsGhostlmao fr wp sir never met someone educated in youtube comments

[@Sanzitvilla]

He said hey Man instead hello brother

[@robertlll5319]

Haters: Islam will only fight 1 time this year in Abu Dhabi booooo Islam wants to be active and fight 3 times. Haters: booooooo he should wait until end of the year and fight real contender 🤣🤣🤣

[@Gorrilarighthand]

As ufc gets popular more stupid people show up

[@ghagzor]

EXACTLY. These idiots need to stfu

[@nme_mma]

Annoying clowns hey! 😂

[@rajkhan9643]

Good Job Mike Bohn. Landing interviews with A-Listers and from the way you conducted it (and your recent Khabib interview) you deserve more.

[@Sephiroth-1]

11:04 Islam is hilarious without trying 🤣🤣

[@Somethingnewforyou553]

Before Islam was champion no one was daring to fight him , even now all top contenders want more time to fight him , and yeas bro give Islam new challengers and give him at least 3 fights in a year

[@eno4861]

Finally, and interview with Islam! June sounds great. Let’s go 💪🏻!

[@russlogan181]

Go where?

[@marcopelaezfernandez4573]

He roasted Conor with just one sentence.

[@comesmokewithus]

Shows he takes leon seriously

[@tauseefahmad87]

Absolutely. But these guys take everything seriously. Never hurry up.

[@shaikgazanmehmood2900]

So uh want him to take higher division champion not serious 💀 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TTbarcelona]

He is tough opponent he has good guillotine 🤣🤣🤣

[@nortonfarzad]

Happy you can interview Ali’s clients again. You’re a great journalist and a straight up guy.

[@shark4sk]

Did not Ali had issue with him as well..... Good info 👍👍

[@AnatolianArmenian]

You’re a great journalist and a straight up guy too

[@vincevincent6984]

Diamond vs Islam luv it 👍👍

[@edwardcarballo5843]

Love watching the doofice take another L.

[@jefftheproducer1]

Love this page. Much better than that fake Ariel bullshit with his bullshit interviews. This man knows his shit and is TOP TIER.

[@johurulali]

Ariels an Israeli, what do you expect 😂

[@titanszs]

​@@johurulaliisraeli dog fr

[@damonphillips5398]

Islam laughing at Piorier's Guillatine is absolutely brutal lol

[@ashrrrsmaller2158]

Islam’s English is improving so much

[@missmong12]

I hope Justin knows how much he fucked up by taking the Max fight

[@detroitdawg81]

3:00 Islam gave his game plan and watch it end this way

[@El-gordo_]

Best LW in history 🐐🐐🐐

[@romantorres-rm5oe]

Wrong khabib is the lightweight goat

[@Chille10]

​@@romantorres-rm5oelol

[@dudown_1631]

​@@romantorres-rm5oe Islam will soon overtake Khabib, he will just defend the belt a few more times adding more big names to his list of victories (bro has the potential to be the LW with the most title defenses)

[@AnatolianArmenian]

You’re the best LW in history

[@HuzaifaKh4n]

Every night Chandler goes to bed and dreams about one day i will fight Conor McGregor 😂😂

[@jordanjoseph1892]

Thank you MMA Junkie. Great interview!

[@ILoveGaza77]

I'd prefer to see Islam vs. DP since Oliveira pulled out. It's great to see the champ eager to stay active, and I applaud that.

[@russlogan181]

Calm down

[@edwardcarballo5843]

Want to see Dustin the dogfis take another L during his title shot? So do I.

[@caspeansea9619]

​@@edwardcarballo5843You wanna see Makachev dogwalking Oliviera inside the octagon again.? Lmao

[@edwardcarballo5843]

@@caspeansea9619 What are you talking about? I never mentioned Olivera in any way. Yes I agree Islam beats Olivera as well. How did you make it up in your mind that I was interested in Islam Olivera 2?

[@caspeansea9619]

@@edwardcarballo5843 Because the context of the initial comment you were replying to was about either Dustin or Charles.

[@NaqiAli]

Very nice interview MMA Junkie and i liked the insight questions regarding Ramadan, huge respect to you brother. 💪🏽🌟

[@Al.S.]

That was nice interview 👍

[@nab7000]

Idk why people keep complaining of Islam being inactive? He fought twice last year which is the same amount of times Leon Edwards fought. I don't see anyone complaining about Leon though? Or even Jon Jones, who fought once in 2023 against a one dimensional Ciryl Gane instead of fighting a new contender like Aspinall or Pavlovich. Islam is calling out everyone in the top 5 and even claimed in this interview that he wants to fight three times this year. I don't hear Leon calling Belal Muhamamd, Shavkhat Rakhmonov or anyone in the top 5 out. I don't see Jon Jones doing that either.

[@moonmcken]

Don't bother.. Those who's complaining are Islam's haters.. 😂🤣

[@AlanHuntington101]

Light weight champion, humble as it gets. What a champ.

[@DarkWarrior_1]

Opponents don't get ready to fight him and than casuals would say Islam fights once a year. 🤷

[@fahad055]

I am Waiting for his comeback , thank you for the interview mma junkie .

[@BlaBlaBlaInDaHouse]

Great interview!

[@Sicwkskxkckckzd]

This guy is so calm …. Bruh whoever fights this guy better be careful

[@nme_mma]

Need another Islam interview ASAP

[@grandmastersub]

ISLAM P4P 👑🏆🏆

[@Stefan996]

i think Edwards is P4P 2