Islam Makhachev: Ilia Topuria Makes NO SENSE, Arman Tsarukyan Preview, Khabib Nurmagomedov | UFC 311

[@ShakMMA]

Did I accidentally call Islam Makhachev undefeated? Yes. I meant to say undisputed. 😂 He's still the pound-for-pound best though. What's our prediction for the main event? If you enjoyed the video, please subscribe (tap the bell), hit thumbs up and leave a comment. It goes a long way to helping the channel grow. Enjoy the fights! Timestamps and chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Bullying Daniel Cormier 2:15 - Makhachev vs Tsarukyan 2 preview, breakdown, prediction 3:45 - Islam Makhachev vs Dustin Poirier and pissing off Khabib Nurmagomedov 4:49 - Dustin Poirier's retirement 5:28 - Charles Oliveira rematch 6:11 - Breaking lightweight title defense record 7:22 - Khabib Nurmagomedov's coaching 8:52 - Bellator champion Usman Nurmagomedov 9:24 - Who is funnier: Khabib or Islam? 9:56 - 2025 predictions: Ilia Topuria, Shavkat Rakhmonov and more

[@mushahidkhan7472]

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[@Onlybadtakes2589]

What a goof! We all know Pantoja KO'd Islam then moved down to Flyweight

[@SamandarFayziev-u2q]

Oliveira will win

[@SamandarFayziev-u2q]

@@Onlybadtakes2589oliveira will win

[@mushahidkhan7472]

​@@SamandarFayziev-u2q Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose Inshallah Islam will lose

[@not.a.casual]

I am a simple man, I see Islam Makhachev, I click

[@lewith6135]

me too brotha who give you internet? we have to check that moment

[@qwertyali2943]

Same

[@oktubre9861]

Same here! Yotube filled my feed with his videos lately haha

[@mcking5994]

Bro, you are a legend.

[@iamcobra5297]

Same do i haha

[@timmychevy]

Wow, you got Islam’s interview back! I remember your interview with him before he got the belt. Islam And Still UFC311!!

[@ShakMMA]

My most watched MMA interview ever!

[@ryankendall1037]

​@@ShakMMAThis one will probably get there

[@mustaquimahmedtanbeer2437]

​@@ShakMMA that increased your subscribers magically. I also commented on that video.

[@violetrose6014]

"Khabib no fun , he always serious " 😂

[@kyriewestkanyeirving390]

Pound-for-Pound No.1☝🏽 #ANDSTILL👑 Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@SamandarFayziev-u2q]

Oliveira will win

[@iamcobra5297]

My man!

[@user-ku8ip3yy7q]

😂

[@tebogomashapha3866]

Hi bro I'm from SA as well

[@ceyhunquliyev7865]

@@SamandarFayziev-u2q After defeating Arman, next title defense fight of Islam will be against Oliveira. Also I think Umar's 1st title defense fight will be against О'Маllеу

[@TreyyR]

I love how Islam said he could knock out Dustin if he believed in his striking more, while also continuing to praise Dustin by calling him a legend and a great person and fighter. This is why I love Islam-he is confident (he is P4P king of course he should) and humble at the same time.

[@ertjg]

Islam would have been the one ending ko, we already saw this scenario, the boxing spec is no joke, not muay thai with counter striking for dagestani wrestlers

[@BurnNotice2023]

Anybody can get a KO at anytime. That fight ended about like it should have under the circumstances. Dustin protected against the takedown. At no point is Islam KO'ing Dustin where Dustin isn't hitting him harder.

[@LivingLikeLu]

Listening to Islam describe what is most important “ we have 20 guys helping us not for fame not for money but just to help so that we can be champion” it sounds like truly a beautiful atmosphere. One where true champions will persevere. 8:20 for reference

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Islam's title reign has been super fun to watch. Hope he keeps winning and makes more history.

[@gomezaddams9221]

1 defense at lw 😂

[@alcottdevalte7440]

@gomezaddams9221 Already defended the belt 3 times...

[@ლუკაფოფხაძე-ღ1ზ]

​@@alcottdevalte7440he is only good ad ducking ilia

[@MuhammadArshad-zz8te]

Islam is a chill honest kind guy. He has no arrogance of being p4p king and champion.

[@MattHachv]

yes, he is undefeated P4P king and Champion soon to be Double Champ!! 🤩 great interview thanks, man.

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@HeartOfFaith4Jesus]

So he beats Belal and Khamzat?

[@robera2833]

Undefeated lol

[@SamandarFayziev-u2q]

Oliveira will win

[@rekhanaislamybatistuta]

Not undefeated.

[@usamaramzan9306]

Great Interview

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you liked it :)

[@sanket4u008]

@@ShakMMA​​⁠ Islam is not undefeated though he lost to a noobie striker few years ago already so u might want to correct that 😂😂😂😂

[@bigben42]

@@sanket4u008someone with 10 years of MMA experience is not a “noobie striker” and anybody can get caught

[@sunchild-_-8174]

Not mad at calling Islam “undefeated” 😂 he basically is

[@ShakMMA]

Loooool whoops 😂

[@cybermoose602]

@@ShakMMA the way he smirked he was like "do i correct this bratha now or do i act like i'm undefeated for the public" lmao you've put him in a dilemma

[@ericcardenas702]

Pantoja 💀

[@daniloalves1139]

Pantoja fucked him up bro a flyweight easy fight

[@sarak4217]

Even Islam smiled at that 😅

[@HanginwithMikeC]

These guys are the true definition of a team of brothers! They are my favorite group of fighters not just because of his skills, but for the way the they think about brotherhood!!

[@QualityPrinting2]

He is undefeated in our eyes for sure. I don't think it was a mistake, it was the trueth.

[@Izzy-zh8ck]

heck ya man shak got an Islam interview!

[@ShakMMA]

So stoked it came through!

[@sanket4u008]

@@ShakMMA Islam is not undefeated though he lost to a noobie striker few years ago already so u might want to correct that 😂😂😂😂

[@ShakMMA]

I corrected myself already in the pinned comment haha

[@fafafais]

​@@ShakMMA They are humle muslim fighters. Ask fore interview. Not only that, their family. And why not visit Russia Dagestan?

[@NomadicBloke1]

@@sanket4u008that “noobie” that you called is a thousand better man than you’ll ever be.

[@anthonyblakes8691]

Dude was asking some solid questions 💯

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you thought so :)

[@ooooo-ys4vh]

Amazing interviewer very respectful and loved the interview

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you enjoyed it. Hope you keep tuning in :)

[@Jlancaster23]

While Im not a khabib fan whatsoever, it’s hard not to be an Islam fan. Dudes dope

[@CoryKolodzieski]

Islam is 4 fights away from being the mma goat. Beat arman, win ww, defend lw, defend ww, defend lw. Retire. 30-1. 18 fight win streak (longest UFC history). 8 title fights. Most lw title defenses(5). True double champ defending both titles at least once.

[@GrubKiller436]

Only gonna happen if Belal loses to Shavkat then they might make that Islam vs Shavkat fight. Otherwise him and Belal will not fight.

[@Eddie0102]

He won’t go back down once he moves up. Going back down never has gone well for anyone. Plus, Usman will come to lightweight ufc once Islam moves up

[@CoryKolodzieski]

@Eddie0102 I agree with you. That was just my assessment to give him the goat of mma title.

[@CoryKolodzieski]

@@GrubKiller436 I know. Which sucks. Islam isn't my favorite fighter. But he is without a doubt the best and deserves the chance at double champ.

[@Eddie0102]

@@CoryKolodzieski he’ll be top 3 if he beats Arman, wins the 170 belt and defends it once or twice. At that point he’ll have the consecutive win streak, LW title defense record, double belt and defenses in two divisions. Im not sure he’ll be able to do enough for the masses to put him past JJ but I certainly will

[@vardgeshovhannisyan8232]

Huge respect for Islam from an Arman fan!

[@Workin2anEarlyGrave]

I liked it this is high quality journalism, not forced, pushed or polished. We need more of this. Great job on getting more out of Islam about Usman’s arrival.

[@UFCfan.]

Only just found your channel been a fan of ufc for 20+ years Congratulations on this interview

[@ShakMMA]

Welcome aboard! So happy you found it and I hope you stick around. We have SO many UFC 311 interviews coming this week

[@UFCfan.]

@@ShakMMA💯 thanks for the content

[@sho1oo]

Glad you asked him about usman. Hopefully ufc debut this year.

[@mariuscosmindumitru5006]

Love Islam’s interview!

[@brendaism]

Yeah another Islam interview. yes Islam i'm one of your fans, give us the best, AND STIL ISLAM UFC311

[@ShakMMA]

SO many UFC interviews coming this week

[@BoudiqBenmqhid]

1:14 khabib comes instant honnest smile

[@user-mx5xv2wn3e]

Short but strong interview.

[@ShakMMA]

Glad you thought I made the most of my time :)

[@ashraf200233]

Pound for pound undefeated Undisputed champ champ the eagle Islam Makachev ☝️🦅👊💪👽

[@nikanzare3099]

Not undefeated, not champ champ yet.. not eagle either.. And nothing wrong with that

[@ashraf200233]

He is insha​'Alah Islam time ☝️🦅👊💪@@nikanzare3099

[@memo2995]

Shak is the best interviewer in mma. Best questions

[@ShakMMA]

You're too kind haha. I'm glad you enjoy these so much :)

[@92xo]

Loved that question at the end about DC 😂😂

[@willsNJ-]

exactly Islam! Go for your dream, second belt! If you beat Ilia haters will say you beat another small guy again. You got other killers at the higher weight class, legacy fight!

[@JadeneNGovender]

❤️ Islam is the funniest.. Love this guy and all the best.. Defend your belt brother.. Another win InshaAllah

[@shifty277]

Great interview and no silly stupid questions. Found your channel from when you went on BC's channel. Thumbs up too for the algorithm.

[@ShakMMA]

Thank you bro! BC is the absolute man. Your support means a lot 👉

[@e-motions7241]

Actually, I would like to see Islam vs. Topuria. But before that, give Islam a chance to fight for a second belt, maybe in June, if not against Belal. Then, in July, Topuria could fight for the interim champion in LW. And in December, both could fight for a title defense in their new weight class. Around April or May, they could fight for the undisputed champion in LW.

[@zaijddjabali5973]

Inshallah Islam will defend his Title

[@SiamGamer7]

1:55 he know how is Goataldo CR7 🐐❤️🇵🇹

[@bishalshahthakuri7660]

What a joke deep down you know Messi is the GOAT ☠️

[@dose143]

​@@bishalshahthakuri7660goats can be more than one you know 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@HoboGardenerBen]

I love that the pure teamwork is such a huge reason their team is the best in the world. They don't compete against teammates, even newer arrivals like Belal. They don't care about comparison details. They all just support each other to be the best they can be. That's dope :)

[@amir.khushroo]

What a interview ❤

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you liked it! Hope you keep tuning in 😁

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, SHAK MMA

[@pabloescabar7997]

His a gem❤

[@akjdhajkdjhaghjkadh9804]

nice interview good pull

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you liked it!

[@AnimalLover-pc3gq]

And still 💯💯💯💯

[@SHAAAaaaOLiiiiN]

The Champ! And still, undisputed lightweight champion of the world, pound for pound number one - Islam Makhachev!

[@ceyhunquliyev7865]

After defeating Arman, next title defense fight of Islam will be against Oliveira. Also I think Umar's 1st title defense fight will be against О'Маllеу

[@UTW-Chico]

Great interview. Subscribed

[@ShakMMA]

Welcome aboard! So happy to have you. Lots of UFC 311 content to come :)

[@zahidmehmood7747]

Islam is going to stay as a champion

[@inlove3444]

Okay, in sports, brotherhood is normal, and many people have these bonds. But one thing that Khabib did for Islam, I don’t think anyone has ever done for a friend in sports. You know, when Khabib jumped over the cage, Islam also came and tried to fight with Conor, and for that, the commission wanted to ban Islam forever from the UFC. Then Khabib openly declared he would give up his belt and retire if they didn’t take Islam back. This was huge for Islam at that time. Secondly, even though I don’t think they would fight, Belal vs. Islam would be the biggest fight. Thirdly, I don’t think Usman is fully ready. Especially, I feel that Usman looks a little smaller, right? In this lightweight division, yes, he has amazing skills, but fighting people like Charles, or even Arman, will not be easy. He needs some time.

[@violetrose6014]

Dude usman is huge and he's taller than Islam

[@inlove3444]

@@violetrose6014 dude , if you dont understand dont comment.

[@violetrose6014]

@@inlove3444 how I don't understand , usman can easily beat Arman and charles

[@humaidahnnooman]

I agree...USman needs time

[@fighter6649]

Islam's English has improved so much. Just shows how dedicated this man is in his career. Living example of continuing growth and improvement no matter how much you have accomplished in life.

[@TubeChannel-rj2ur]

Good interview and a good fighter. Islam is a good man inside and out of the octagon.

[@ShakMMA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aldrinemuy796]

INSHAALLAH ISLAM WIN!!!!

[@alulmadridista]

Belal sweating rn after this lol. Blud literally glaze him said Islam could move up to middleweight and be champ knowing full well Islam would beat his ass if they fought

[@ibrahimjobran1042]

Good job 👏 high level journalism

[@user-dc9yv4rf1f]

The goat has spoken

[@skouval7843]

great interview man!

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you liked it :)

[@keosae2464]

Good answer by the champ! “ he here to help us get better and he 29 and 0”

[@ShoaibUganda]

Thanks for the beautiful interview,May the Almighty Allah accept Islam win this fight with a knockout .Amiin. Shuaib from south Africa .

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you liked it! I've been to South Africa twice. Beautiful country :)

[@anasshahid224]

Great interview with Islam Makachev, Islam is the man!! Such a talented champion, love his chill vibe. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@jamesattwood7441]

I would love to see Usman Nurmagomedov come to the UFC. He’s striking is clean and can wrestle, he’ll be fresh blood and contender for belt

[@missmarya747]

AND STILL THE CHAMP ISLAM - best p4p. 👑👑👑👑👑. great interviews thank you.

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you liked them! 😁

[@spadecaller6300]

sub'ed. i really like this interviewer

[@ShakMMA]

Welcome aboard! So glad to have you on the squad. Umar interview is out too 😁

[@spadecaller6300]

@@ShakMMA thank u. will go watch it and like for sure

[@nme_mma]

Good message from the champ regarding eating clean to stay in good condition for many years.

[@nasir-my7og]

ALHAMDULILLAH ☝🏼 BothThe Dagestani Guy's Islam & Umar will be victorious... insyALLAH 🤲🏼

[@alfiashaikh9228]

10:21 Islam basically said 10:21 that Shavkat will beat Belal 😂 I want Belal to win but also want Islam to become ww champion 😢conflict of interest

[@AlvarezTony7]

ngl Shak out of every mma outlet...I like yours better! and your interviews! God bless Shak

[@ShakMMA]

That's a huge compliment. Thank you so much friend 😊

He is becoming one of the best ever.at this point he already is the best in the game right now...

[@severussnape301]

good interview

[@ShakMMA]

So glad you liked it 😁

[@YassinYh]

I love it

[@themountains1701]

Islam: Tough fights makes no sense, I don't wanna fight guys who are a genuine threat to me.

[@dimawydad149]

We love Islam

[@unathishologu4611]

Ilia Topuria is a tough fight , belal is a decision merchant but from islam's point of view i understand, it's almost like jon jones

[@nawazshah9958]

We need more interviews from you man you are doing a good job 👏🏾

[@ShakMMA]

Thank you so much friend! That I can help with: Umar Nurmagomedov interview just went live and we'll have at least one a day through Wednesday next week :)

[@nawazshah9958]

@ brother I want you to attend media day and asked questions it will help you more to grow your channel.

[@ShakMMA]

I might try and go to Seattle since it's close by :)

[@alfiashaikh9228]

I love Islam Makhachev

[@theknightking4379]

Islam is smart to deflect and avoid questions and conversation about Ilia. He is currently the biggest threat to anyone at FW and LW. He legit knocks Islam out if he touches that chin like Alex and Dustin did. But what a sick fight it shall be i hope the match up between Topuria and Islam does materialize and happen in the coming days.

[@willsNJ-]

LOL. Before your Ilia becomes a champion, Islam has talked about wanting to fight for the second belt. He is just waiting for UFC to make it happen but Islam knows he needs to fight other contenders in his weight class first. Now he goes for 4 title defenses, it's about time UFC give Islam a chance. Even Dana agreed with this!

[@musr5906]

I see you bias stinking from miles away. The fact is, noob, no fighter is immune to being hit, knocked down or challenged. Jon Jones, Saint Pierre, Silva and other greats were pushed to the limit. Ilia tasted the floor too. The only exception was Khabib, where he was never seriously challenged. It does not make them less champions and excellent fighters. SO your Idiotic comments "he touches that chin like Alex and Dustin did" apply to Ilia too. Now let's talk about the fight itself. Islam gains no benefit from that fight. If he beats Taporia, all of you will bray again that he fights smaller guys and there is no title or glory for him to gain. He needs to clean the real contenders of the division and then shoot for another division. Ilia can climb his way by beating contenders in the LW if he wants a shot at a title.

[@Spliro]

Wake up from your dream

[@Cr-pj8bz]

Ilia is middle class. Ilia got touched by middle class FWS and hurt. Islam would end him easily

[@zephyrcarlos4481]

Great to start the interview questions with humour, dc is the big brother of dagestan .

[@ShakMMA]

Haha always try and ease them in 😅

[@Satuincitetapberarti]

Islam vs shavkat will be big match for ufc fans

[@raoufzanati7532]

Let’s go Islam 🔥

[@varen9112]

It's nice to see Islam open up and share more of himself.

[@ShakMMA]

Agreed! His English has improved so much, I'm sure that helps :)

[@MAzhar-c4i]

Islam❤❤❤❤

[@kawanh5655]

Good questions!!

[@Alejandrodorango]

Bro interview Arman u ask good questions

[@ShakMMA]

Stay tuned 👀

[@ZackP2139]

Allahuakbar

[@JOHNBOYC2]

Still one of the best MMA interviewers in the game, keep it rolling big man!

[@ShakMMA]

Appreciate you homie. Good to be back post holidays!

[@Rampage-94]

May god protect him. I really love this man🥹

[@IplKohli]

Islam 🐐🐐🐐

[@joe-5D]

Islams great! humble PFP 🐐

[@darrellsargent6980]

AND STILL 💯

[@pakhtun7639]

We need more of his interviews

[@wonhyuk86]

10:58 "Will Daniel Cormier see his own abs by the end of the year?" Lmao. Thanks for making Islam and us laugh. 😂

[@schleprockproductions4103]

The more Media Islam does the more I like him.

[@Gurungfamily148]

And still❤

[@hammad465]

i love u brother you are no 1 p4p king of ufc In Sha Allaha u will win your 2nd belt

[@realitycheck816]

u are a good interviewer

[@ShakMMA]

Appreciate the kind words, friend. I hope you keep tuning in 😁

[@TuanFazar]

The Champ 🏆 Mr. Islam

[@safwan5014]

4:46 "choose the easy way" Islam learnt a new english phrase😅😅

[@vuhmie]

It’s okay Islam don’t be afraid 🇪🇸🇬🇪

[@NMU-b5x]

Mashallah isalm face glowing

[@SamandarFayziev-u2q]

We want

[@MmaMabu]

P4P King

[@extraandy118]

Great video! Can't help but not like Islam 😊

[@ShakMMA]

That whole team is very friendly

[@TheMilo246]

i love interviewers that glaze the fighter they have on the cast

[@ShakMMA]

I like my interviews like my donuts 🍩