"First time in my career" - Islam Makhachev talks cuts, staph infection and Khabib in his corner

Islam Makhachev spoke to the media upon his arrival in Dagestan following his victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. The UFC lightweight champion told journalists about possible opponents for his next fights, including Conor McGregor, Arman Tsarukyan and Leon Edwards.
00:00 Did the cut cause any problem?
00:52 Going on Hajj with family
01:02 ‘Arman talks too much…’
01:24 Islam on Leon Edwards matchup
01:44 Pre-fight beef with Dustin Poirier
02:20 ‘I am used to the crowd being against me’
03:00 Khabib - Donald Trump conversation
03:33 Who is next for Islam?
03:43 Khabib + Javier Mendez chemistry in Islam’s corner
04:30 Why did Islam struggle to finish Poirier earlier?
04:57 Islam gives his take on McGregor vs Chandler
05:43 The staph infection
06:37 ‘My vision got blurred in the 1st round’
07:02 ‘I should’ve believed in my striking more’
07:38 Was Islam really exhausted in the 5th round?
08:03 ‘I beat them all at 155 - it’s time for the second belt’
#UFC #Khabib #IslamMakhachev

[@icecoldyellowredbull]

omg bro the questions in this are incredible. million times more intelligent and informed than at the UFC pressers. so much more professional.

[@michaelsanders7484]

lol its so true, i hate to say it because im american, but the russian reporters just do a better job, are more respectful and to the point.

[@Eddie0102]

Yea this was just great all around.

[@icecoldyellowredbull]

@@michaelsanders7484 lol bro im american too but i gotta be honest these journalists are so good in this interview.

[@Rzai1989]

Exactly what i was thinking. I am unsure but my take would be that the Russian reporters are actual reporters by profession and the US ones are mostly the KZbinrs.

[@kap1526]

Very true. But I think it is not only the ones who interview but also the language itself.

[@usamaramzan9306]

These journalists asked better questions than those at UFC press Conference

[@ryantiarno4294]

Those are youtubers not reporters.

[@recko800]

@@ryantiarno4294🇺🇸better

[@morpheus19]

i agree.

[@Buckheimer]

Especially the russian reporters, they were str8 up brain dead in the press conference. Idk why the ufc always invite the dumb ones instead of real russian reporters like the ones in this video.

[@twatik]

Ufc reporters job is to stirr drama

[@wanoomar2661]

He bring his whole family for hajj .. alhamdulillah

[@truth5607]

Are you saying Islam is in Mecca now?

[@shukri114mohammed2]

(ALHAMDULILAH )🤲

[@ggez3130]

​@@truth5607 do u not understand ?

[@ilion9890]

Alhamdulillah 🤲🏽

[@JakeVincent06]

If Islam makhachev goes welterweight then Usman can enter ufc lightweight, while Umar will be champion in Bantamweight... KHABIBS PLAN❤

[@benjaminlandrail]

While in his English-language interviews Islam tries to be funny and nonchalant, in Russian he gives very intelligent, respectful and clear answers. Speaks like a true champ.

[@B.Latifa545]

Maybe because the questions here are better and more serious 😂

[@drbray]

Thank you

[@dirtyharry3074]

...of course,he speaks fluent Russian,thats the reason...his English is bad,he dont know enough words to make sentences...

[@Final-be8yw]

am about to say the same exact thing. in english interviews he is like a school boy and no charisma . But his russian interviews are on another level

[@eliteproboy]

​@Omar-ft4kv When you're gay...

[@burazcova946]

I am a Serb from Balkans and we all support Makhachev the soon double champ !

[@devraiden336]

Same here , i rly like watching his fights but he won my biggest respect when he got upset on that ''mf'' and what he ansfer to Porier on that , dude love his family and he seems like a humble guy and we Serbs even if we are not Muslim we are same in those terms we love our family and we protect them at all cost , so huge respect to him for that , ik Porier didnt mean anything bad but ye ...americans and their slangs ... :D

[@NasrTabak]

Cool to see Christian Serbs supporting a Muslim fighter. I really hope that Serbs will soon drop the animosity towards Bosnian Muslims.

[@user-ru8ot1oe8e]

Сербы вы красавцы

[@inferno8008]

In God willing ☝️

[@seeloknyasebaiknya3392]

Insya Allah And Still ☝️👑 Islam Makhachev. Love greetings from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@myfavbookbrontejaneeyre3752]

Some really good questions! Thanks for English translation

[@RedCorner_MMA]

Thank you. And stay tuned for part 2 😉

[@shoibkhuroo]

Other fighters would have bragged about getting Steph infection but Islam keeps it decent and humble

[@Eshayzbra96]

Staph isn’t really the biggest cause of issues but the antibiotics absolutely screw your cardio

[@sekki327]

​@Eshayzbra96 from how he looked I think he either had a hard cut or maybe the staph did make it hard

[@Sultan-zs5qm]

I agrer antibitoc can harm your immune system​@@Eshayzbra96

[@szzn99]

@@sekki327it’s the antibiotics, you can’t really do much if you take em

[@umeshkaushik2129]

ok abdul mma expert

[@soulfulsounder]

I’m an American and Dustin Poirier is one of my favorite fighters. 💎 That said, I am happy that Islam defended his title in such a dynamic way. It was an amazing fight! 🤯 Islam, you are not only the P4P best fighter in the world, you are an incredible example of honor, integrity and respect. ✊🙏❤

[@johnkeros9109]

Interview with DC, Islam kept disrespecting America, & DC, to the point DC said stop. Months ago, Islam said Poirier's Black Belt should be cancelled & instructor be investigated. All easy googles/KZbin's.

[@ryantiarno4294]

Makhachevs fan here, The apology shows Poirier's class as a human being. he is a man of honor.

[@cabdikariingureyabokor922]

Thank you

[@mr.cannedble9724]

I’m an earthlings and islam was the best fighter on the planet right now

[@user-ne1sz8mk9r]

Going to Hajj.. Alhamdulillah.. May your hajj is mabrur.. Amin..

[@anasibndawood6696]

@@noonwraith401most important thing

[@noonwraith401]

@@anasibndawood6696 no its not.Most of you guys support him because he is Muslim.There is a reason only muslims from caucasus makes great fighters.Muslims from other regions are weak,fat and lives in shthole.

[@coffeejunkie5092]

Aamiin

[@seeloknyasebaiknya3392]

Amin ya Rabbal Alamin ☝️🤲

[@conormcstretcher]

​@@noonwraith401 all others things gonna perish money, his opponents, fame, ufc and you as well. But his relationship with the god is what makes him successful in this world and as well as in the afterlife but you will you guys understand such a beautiful thing because you guys only care about money fame drugs alcohol. To be honest i really feel sad for people like you 70 to 100 years of life that's it then it will be all over for you the rest of eternity will be spend on getting tortured for denying the truth which has come to you multiple times.

[@DuplantisTerpelanting]

4:23 "Javier have the first word." The level of respect to the beloved coach. Love you, Javier.

[@busterbaxter2319]

Javier Mendez deserve this recognition, he is really invested with them daghestani team

[@nolimitjat]

Shoutout red corner mma for the translation for us American fans. Islam is him

[@RedCorner_MMA]

You are welcome 🤝

[@lkix8010]

English speakers are not just in america 😂

[@peteronister1488]

Agreed!

[@Amr-wx4uw]

its interesting to finally see a conversation when hes fully speaking his language. Get to see what he really thinks

[@CocainCasino]

Yes and questions very good. Us sucks

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Islam is the best and has become a global treasure. Upon his comeback in 2021, he has finished all opponents and fought 8 times during this time period. Super fun to watch

[@johnkeros9109]

Interview with DC, Islam kept disrespecting America, & DC, to the point DC said stop. Months ago, Islam said Poirier's Black Belt should be cancelled & instructor be investigated. All easy googles/KZbin's.

[@JakeVincent06]

If Islam makhachev goes welterweight then Usman can enter ufc lightweight, while Umar will be champion in Bantamweight... KHABIBS PLAN❤

[@JakeVincent06]

If Islam makhachev goes welterweight then Usman can enter ufc lightweight, while Umar will be champion in Bantamweight... KHABIBS PLAN❤

[@mannyblackstar]

​@@JakeVincent06Umar is little sus

[@JakeVincent06]

@@mannyblackstar your face sus, like gay activist 🤣🤣🤣

[@Omar-mx3dd]

this is actual sports journalism, the entire press was on point

[@keosae2464]

Congratulations to Islam. Not the whole audience was rooting for Dustin my son and I was there just for Islam and we were lucky Khabib was there too. Yes New Jersey fan suck. It would be nice experience if they show a little sports sprites. I am glad Islam won this make us look very good sitting all around Dustin fan at arena😂

[@ryantiarno4294]

Cool, he's used to it mate. 🤝

[@mmahighlights5867]

Millions of people are looking into Islam, because of Islam. They want to learn what makes this man, the man he is.

[@abdelhakyac7285]

Well, perhaps its islam that makes islam islam guess 😂

[@user-nm1rh3ih5x]

Use the name Islam makhachev

[@TWINS-TV-PRANKS]

Islam The Diamond Makachev 💎

[@ronniepickering4211]

It's good you brought this up but last time I was thinking Islam doesn't have a nickname and we should give him one ... hope this gets attention and great suggestions 🎉

[@syed9986]

Did he get the Diamond for his belt tho?

[@natjiadogs3232]

He will

[@jotun666zidane]

🤣

[@user-nm1rh3ih5x]

@@ronniepickering4211🐻bear

[@TheNaz1996]

Haj Mubarak

[@fatybarcelona8569]

I really love islam's fluency in his ideas. His flow is really fantastic

[@jimsmith1550]

Good dude man. These guys are good dudes

[@Pixelwaras]

when crowded booing you, in that time you are the main character -islam makachev

[@MuhammadIkhwan95]

Thanks for the subtitle Bro 👍 What an incredible level of journalism, ask several legits to the point important questions! And show a respect not like American journo youtubers like 😂. Wish Islam & all his family member Hajj Mabruron ☝🏻☪️

[@RedCorner_MMA]

You are welcome

[@Docinaplane]

Very enjoyable interchange to listen to, thank you! I like how honest calm, and direct Islam answers the questions.

[@syedabdulrazaq1273]

Very good questions by the journalist. Thanks for the translation

[@TreyyR]

Thank you for the subtitles❤

[@alkahfi8500]

Lol the kids in the background taking pictures with his belt is so cute

[@SHK-SPORTS11]

Didn't even notice before you mentioned. Yeah that was pretty cute, thanks.

[@setunit6296]

Excellent reporters; very impressed with the level of questioning. Glad the translation was provided.

[@philipdavidson645]

So humble😊

[@mohammedasif7667]

*love from India champ* *Keep winning and keep making us proud* *Best fighter in the world ❤*

[@ryantiarno4294]

Acha my brother 😁🙏☝️

[@icecoldyellowredbull]

lets go ISLAM! lets go brother!

[@obaidabs3944]

Theses journalists ask every question we want amazing

[@timurjack8773]

Dana White act like Jones (84' reach) didn't have the size advantage vs his biggest p4p opponent DC (72' reach) and trying to underestimate Makhachev (70' reach) beating Volk (71' reach).

[@fighter6649]

If Dana White wasn't the businessman who built the UFC when Ufc was in its darkest days, no one would take him seriously. He might be one of the corporate executives who holds meetings and also occasionally participates in matchmaking meetings, but he is far from being the perfect matchmaker. He cares more about viewership and pay per view market distribution than fighting skills. It's about time we stop taking Dana White's comments seriously when it comes to fighting and fighting skills.

[@JakeVincent06]

If Islam makhachev goes welterweight then Usman can enter ufc lightweight, while Umar will be champion in Bantamweight... KHABIBS PLAN❤

[@crazypato3752]

Short notice for Volk

[@Mossaab-kg3cj5hc5s]

Johnes was a decade younger than DC ,plus the steriods

[@fighter6649]

@@crazypato3752 Still got his head kicked out of his body. He wasn’t forced to take that fight. The decisions he takes has consequences that can’t be voided off using the excuses his fans make for him. Bobby Green also fought Islam on short notice but didn’t get KOd stiff and he wasn’t even the supposed P4P #1.

[@griffonu]

Beyond the info in the interview, for me, the amazing thing is how normal, open and honest Islam's way of talking is. A question is asked and he gives a direct, open, honest and not at all emphatic answer. At least as far as I can tell. This is not that common these days, unfortunately. Not in sports, not in politics, not in general...

[@snake0911]

Islam answering questions like he’s fighting guys….straight on.

[@lionheart9557]

Dustin is the first fighter to ever make Islam bleed. That's a crazy feat.

[@user-wp8mt1gt8u]

Yeah..that's also a huge accomplishment

[@Krisso889]

Islam got kod are you stupid getting kod is far worse than bleeding

[@matthillfromcollege4109]

That’s true but volkanovski bruised him up worse than this in the first fight

[@EmanCipated919]

Not to take anything away from Dustin as he’s one of the top strikers in the division but isn’t it a funny coincidence that the first time he’s been cut is with the new gloves that many including Islam said will cause more cuts?

[@nafis.mfairus]

Now these are the questions that I want to hear journalists ask fighters. Up to date and critical questions. Kudos

[@EcomHustler]

the questions of these russians are fkin dope, straight to the point

[@ahmadamh4855]

Thanks for the Translation, we see the funny and humble Character of islam in english, but here you see the very knowledgeable and smart guy too, and those are the questions that should be asked, rather than trash talks and gossip questions we see on the press conferences

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

All of a sudden everyone thinks that arman is the guy to beat islam. Arman lost to Gamrot guys lol. Even if you say robbery that was a super close fight where Arman tires out. What in the olives fight shows he is on Islam level? He can take you down and hold you down. His striking and bjj are still developing.

[@keyboardwarrior6591]

He definitely lost to Gamrot it wasn’t a robbery

[@freedomfighters101]

Im saying the same thing. Arman couldnt even hold gamrots jock strap how he gona beat islam?

[@user-ji9xr5dr4o]

im islam's fan and arman got robbed vs gamrot tbh and he is a tough fight islam must be 100% to beat him and not get tired in later rounds cuz i can see arman taking advantage of that

[@LOL-ro9ef]

How u have the nerves to lie and say it was a close fight? Arman whooped his ass on the feet. Arman won that fight 4-1 at worst case 3-2. No way in hell Gamrot beat him.

[@keyboardwarrior6591]

@@LOL-ro9ef I watched it and I had it 3-2 Gamrot with no bias since I hate both. The judges got that one right

[@Naksu..]

Arman disrespect Dustin saying he gave up. Dustin did everything he could ..

[@homarfanchin9146]

Armand est pd

[@Johnniedallas214]

Arman is a 🤡 Dustin is a warrior 🦁

[@SHK-SPORTS11]

It was great a fight between Islam and Dustin. I respect them both, they are both warriors and respectful, that's what legends are made of.

[@Krisso889]

@@Johnniedallas214Arman would beat Dustin badly

[@naxxs]

​@@Krisso889nah no way

[@jai3038]

Congratulations champ... Mambroor haj...

[@user-ys7xb4xw4o]

INSHALLAH

[@aymen.el.abed.01]

Thank you for the interview... good questions & the english translation Red Corner MMA 👏👏👏

[@RedCorner_MMA]

You are welcome!

[@az..0N3]

Wow 👏 👌 a worthy champ!! Brilliant interview.

[@mahmoudkabi9984]

Islam has got class, power,prowess, humility and humbleness. Tsarukyan only has a big mouth. Islam , like Habib said, is ELITE and still getting more Elite !

[@GrandpaDon69]

We need to have russian filled UFC fight conferences from now on. So tired of same bland dumbass questions that most pressors give

[@takisk.7698]

Yeah I mean I think it's because American reporters are all drama queens and not real sports fans

[@interpolisawesome]

I wanna see him fight leon. That would be so competitive.

[@RaoVenu]

Most folks would go on. a bender to celebrate victory. Islam goes on a pilgrimage. When you have that kind of discipline, the results take care of themselves

[@historian3290]

I want Islam to break the Lightweight defence record, beat Anderson silva’s winning streak and win the welterweight title and then retire as the GOAT InshaAllah

[@sweus6512]

Russia/Dagastan must be very proud to have a lot of humbels champs

[@fg5392]

We need more interviews like this. Show some IQ

[@KemoMoke-gf5hm]

Makhacev legend absolute

[@faizaanazmi9086]

So much better watching Islam's Russian content with subs. I wish he spoke Russian in his UFC interviews beside a translator

[@nominow6000]

3:26 bro the kids are playing with his belt what an amazing human

[@antoniozs6616]

Humble, nice and very solid guy! All the questions were correct and natural, logical. So good for the interviewers.

[@BM-of6dg]

What a man, what a fighter, great role model these dagestanis, my son looks up to them, and I don’t mind that! Humble in victory. 🙌🏾

[@salkomujanovic6224]

Takaballah brother. Wish you and your family all the best with Hajj brother,and Eid Mubarak inshallah ❤ much love for Dagestani brother from Bosnian brother

[@ytuser6091]

Thanks for the translation!

[@Kay091-ew3qi]

They were asking him about Dustin's "motherfucker" comment and he explained to them that Dustin is very respectful guy so he didn't mean anything bad or hurtful. He even walked up to him twice each time during and after the fihjt to apologize and even asked his manager to expain to.him that he didn't mean anything bad. That goes to show how great of a human being he is.

[@faysalmahjoub207]

Congratulations champ 🏆 👏 💪 🙌 👍

[@majapashit666]

Thanks for posting this interview redcorner 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@mahariharith340]

Islam taking his whole family to hajj on 9th June, alhamdullilah ...may you have hajj mabrur amiin

[@BoriQua602]

Great win Islam!

[@EvoK9]

How Javier had the first word and then Khabib after like Woooow much respect for Javier it’s amazing

[@stuffedstuff7086]

Islam beating everyone and collecting their powers.. like Thanos

[@mdm9096]

Islam is totally on another… what you all are missing is, Islam was surprised by Arman’s wrestling in the first fight, it was short notice and had no clue about Arman’s strength or weakness and im sure you can’t devise a plan to fight an opponent you barely know and is debuting. The second fight will not have that surprise element anymore and materials to study Islam will come with a proper plan making it look easy.

[@takisk.7698]

It's true.. however I still think Arman is the best wrestler that Islam can face in the division and he has knockout power too so the danger is always there.. Islam is undoubtedly the more skilled fighter though

[@lohanpog8527]

Have a blessed umrah inchallah brother islam ☪️ ❤

[@moonmcken]

He's going for Hajj 😊

[@ryantiarno4294]

This is the month of Dzulhijjah, time for the Hajj

[@kixuh6314]

Finally good question brotha

[@Jenny777-7]

What a great lines of journalist. their university must have the best journalism major

[@ahmedalmoghairi5630]

Hajj Mabroor brother, I hope Allah accepts your hajj and good deeds 🤲🏻

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

All of a sudden arman has fans now lol What happens after Islam beats Arman again?

[@travistravis3620]

They will switch to Leon 😂

[@salmankhalid1985]

It's the same when khabib was still fighting.. everyone can beat him fight after fight..most of them are only haters😂

[@sajidrahman6160]

The Dagis literally help the next guy they fight gain fans, they move them around from one to another.

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

@@sajidrahman6160 brooo that's so true lol

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

@@travistravis3620 they will.

[@MegaBillWood]

American reporters need to take notes from this video on how to ask ?’s

[@user-iy1io3qo2j]

Приятно слушать Ислама!!!🥰

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

Its true Arman does a lot of talking for a guy who just holds you down and thats it. He cant sub you. He gets tired quick, his only ko was to an aging Benny who has been ko''d MANY times.

[@PaddyIsExtremelyOverrated]

He ko’d christos giagos and turned joel Alvarez into a pool of blood

[@makavelihussein2013]

​@@PaddyIsExtremelyOverrated Arman was saved by the bell against oliviera. Thats the reallity

[@PaddyIsExtremelyOverrated]

@@makavelihussein2013 the reality is you’re an idiot casual mma watcher, who’s fault is it to lock in a sub when the fights already ending? Should we add some time on for precious 🫒 so he can win? Or should he improve his skills and lock in his subs when the round is early? Why didn’t he lock in his subs when Arman was sitting in his guard and dying his hair red with blood? Quit crying about the bell saving someone and tell the best submission artist in UFC history to get better

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

@@PaddyIsExtremelyOverrated christos sooo scary lol

[@PaddyIsExtremelyOverrated]

@@Izzy-zh8ck “lol” when Islam was 25 years old he was beating some taxi driver named Chris wade by decision, Arman at 25 knocks out christos giagos with a left hook in the first round and you laugh though, go tell your boyfriend I said hi

[@chrismatthews5978]

This is how you asks questions ! UFC pressers take notes !

[@rachmadhidayat9996]

As much as I want Islam to fight and beat Leon for the 2nd title, I hope Belal get it done and beat Leon instead.

[@starin510]

Thanks for the subtitles

[@jasonmambosa5991]

what a legend

[@rizaldiilman]

Great and humble champion, Islam Makachev

[@Error_.404]

VERY good questions

[@afirr520]

This exchange is gold

[@K1NPI]

That's Diomond cut always remember the legend Islam is king champ of UFC

[@khaledMohamed-tp4wx]

Sooooo good questions. Makes me loathe UFC press conferences

[@champpalace6780]

Man, he is so honest. Give him a second belt chance Dana.

[@violetrose6014]

Hajj mabroor Insha'Allah , may Allah always bless you with the victory till the rest of your career

[@ryantiarno4294]

"Zawwadakallahut taqwa wa ghofaro dzanbaka wa yassaro lakal khoiro haytsuma kunta" 🤲

[@emmanuela7528]

Notice what he said about hierarchy in his corner…Javier first, then Khabib. Remember Tyson Fury’s corner during the Usyk fight? Where his father was shouting over his coach?

[@not-yet-a-bot]

Its a hierarchy based on age. Khabib would not speak over someone older than him. Part of his culture that takes respect very seriously.

[@emmanuela7528]

@@not-yet-a-bot But he also knows that Javier is Islam’s coach. Age or not, the coach gets the first say before the cornermen

[@khaire6661]

Islam next future double champ

[@samiyasumend1714]

Hajj Mabroor InshaAllah

[@uqwqooe]

why the fuck are these question much better than anything UFC journalist ask at press conference. Wtf is going on

[@FishingAdventuresDubai]

Respect Champ.. now Haaji Islaam Makhachev... HAjj Mabrook and Maqbool InshaAllah ❤

[@elchappo1320]

In the U.S. they only ask "how does it feel...." questions lok

[@ShifilCena]

American reporters have to watch this video and learn !

[@neomatrix4965]

After defending his world title he tak all his family to tge most holy place on earth for Muslims to pray to God and show appreciation and humbles... tgis is why I love islam and khabib you guys make me want to read the Quran witch i did I still do thank you gor showing me guidance to the truth 🙏 ❤️

[@RK-ld5zt]

Wishing you hajj mabroor

[@LaAmal-mj9ve]

Like I said in other posts .. If Islam Makhachev was a westerner called Chris Michaelson his current haters would sing another song. They hate him because of his name .. they can't swallow that some honorable Muslim guys are dominating all their boys. Let the haters hate .. WE love you Islam and all the brothers

[@Madi_Ernar]

Why did they like Khabib, then? Islam is not as popular as Khabib.

[@sherifnabil50]

​@@Madi_Ernarthey hated khabib... Are you crazy?

[@LaAmal-mj9ve]

@@Madi_Ernar The same haters that hate Islam .. are basically Khabib's haters at first. You don't know what's going on.

[@Madi_Ernar]

@@LaAmal-mj9ve are you really keeping track of random people for several years? How can you say that.

[@Madi_Ernar]

@@sherifnabil50 Why is Khabib more popular?

[@zs8796]

good beard

[@FM-fi4uy]

Russian media always asks smart questions 💯

[@sallemkhan2811]

My man😊

[@muhammadharithbinmohamedyu9446]

brother is wearing Richard Mille, i guess its a gift or something... anyway props to the Champ