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Big John McCarthy and Josh "The Punk" Thomson Interview Islam Makhachev before his huge title defense at #UFC302
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[@Alpha-Phantom]

No swearing and no bad words.. Kids also can watch This kinda interview's. These Dagestani guys are good role models for our kids.

[@Goatdub]

90% of Muslim athletes especially the dagestanis

[@guntherwhite2043]

He says bullshit in this interview

[@jasonborotra4208]

​@@guntherwhite2043Relax bro 😂

[@Enzkay-ej9cl]

​@@guntherwhite2043Number 1 bullshit

[@Rayan-bahasan-]

Alhumdullah this is our ethics as Muslim

[@sajjadhossainshuvo6975]

I think Islam Makhachev is the most entertaining person in interviews and press conferences right now. No trash talk just unintentionally funny.

[@aminemalainine4010]

he does subtle jokes he is intentional if you understood russian you'll get his sarcasm level is hilarious

[@youssefkhaled9666]

To say he's unintentionally funny means he's not funny. No, he's intentionally being funny smh.

[@Redery001]

Bro I can't wait for his press conference especilly with sean strickland on same stage you know he gonna start something lol

[@sajjadhossainshuvo6975]

@@Redery001 Yeah bro.. it's gonna be fun.

[@shikharanand1]

To say that he's unintentionally funny would be comparing him to Tito.

[@LugarLatore]

“Brother who is this guy ??” 😭🤣🤣

[@wasiqde]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@igallagher4]

Time stamp?

[@firekanto2311]

​@@igallagher420:20

[@Akakikukaku]

Producer-san got smoke coming his way lmao

[@acooldude]

I was dying when he said that lmao

[@bigben42]

Islam is the man, Abdulmanap has such a legendary legacy

[@casus4781]

I see Islam Makhachev, clickey, I likey, I subscribey. 😂❤

[@nme_mma]

😂😂😂😂

[@nme_mma]

I eat, I sleepy, I trainy 😂😂😂😂

[@TheChamp91100]

2 INCH COCKY

[@STONETOAD316]

Gay

[@Hawkfeet]

​@@STONETOAD316 your selfie

[@yer8ol]

3 days ago Islam asked Kamaru on the podcast what tshirts he's wearing, and today he already has one 😂

[@safira2104]

Islam knows youngla he was wearing it in the podcast with usman, maybe he wanted to send a shout out

[@nme_mma]

Islam was wearing a jumper eith the same brand. YoungLA.

[@abdifitahali3380]

He got contract from them.

[@alfiashaikh9228]

Oh i just noticed it. They are such nice friends❤

[@WakeelDaud]

I was looking at this comment real fan HAHAHA

[@ghoul5371]

A 40 minute Islam interview man hell yeah it’s about time

[@almagraceoliva2068]

Islam's interview is absolutely worth your while!

[@SunShine-vr4km]

@@almagraceoliva2068 def !

[@danaseeinghowthisthingplay1904]

How can anyone after watching this full interview have a bad word to say about this guy. He is such a down to earth, humble champion and a great role model

[@ancel6811]

EXACTLY it's crazy to hate someone like this

[@user-we1sv5ud3h]

Because they are conor dick riders

[@thefacelessquestion3333]

Is this a zoom call or what app are they communicating on?

[@koalawithchaingun53]

“Bratha who this guy, he don’t have question?”

[@lander2023]

Simple it’s not him, they hate because his a Muslim. Simple. Don’t ask that question again.

[@Sportss_24_7]

Islam with Josh seems so comfortable

[@rakeshbarman3486]

they trained in same gym called aka so yes they are friends that's why we see a comfortable atmosphere same with DC

[@alexferdinansyah757]

Josh was one of the first people who welcomed the russians at AKA. A video of Khabib's first(ish) fights Josh was in his corner. And Khabib gave Josh a nice happy birthday in the video. Khabib didn't speak english at the time.

[@ryanb8736]

They are close friends. Josh is a friendly face to Islam. They played pranks on each other.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

I hope Islam keeps winning and becomes the welterweight champ.

[@Slim2.0-jl5tq]

InshALLAH

[@InspoDesigno]

Islam is the coolest dude in UFC, no need for face tats or gimmicks

[@interestedparty7523]

Islam is so fun to listen to. He just says whatever he’s feeling.

[@alfiashaikh9228]

Every time an Islam Makhachev interview drops , I become so happy, he is just so unintentionally funny (with english being his fourth language) and such a nice guy❤

[@MusiQ8dict]

Sahi kaha. All thanks to english coach DC

[@deusvult6900]

What are the first 3?

[@carlossssssss5492]

​@@deusvult6900Lak, Russian, Turkish, Arabic from what I could find

[@Iam-07k]

@@carlossssssss5492bro he speaks only 3 languages, he is native , Russian, and eng that is it

[@carlossssssss5492]

@@Iam-07k idk man, that is what I've found

[@bilalmateen1983]

Islam's English has improved a lot, especially his ability to understand exactly what it is being asked.

[@BCSExpress1]

Islam is the best champion the UFC has. He's accessible, he's positive, and he's absolutely hilarious.

[@koalawithchaingun53]

And now he wants to be active and go for finishes too, he will be an exciting champ and already has been

[@trojansasori3526]

Cheater, liar, cherry picker and fake

[@mostafaelmasry5252]

​@@koalawithchaingun53 he is already an exciting fighter anyone who thinks other wise is just a hater

[@Ar1AnX1x]

@@koalawithchaingun53 come on you know he does go for finishes, obviously he's not as offensive as Oliveira or Alex Pereira but you have to be careful to stay dominant, the very entertaining fighters always pay for that, Alex will pay too(even though Pereira is far more defensively responsible than people realize, he's not easy to land shots on)

[@BoriQua602]

100000% Islam is the best

[@anklebreaka03]

Islam is such a good interview. The guy is witty clever intelligent and offers a great perspective into what it's like being the best fighter in the world from an unbelievable camp. great interview guys

[@Polar-pencil]

"If Belal wins i dont know what i will do " brotherhood > entertainment ❤

[@mr.cannedble9724]

If belal win i hope he can fight with zionist fighter

[@missmong12]

They're not bestfriends, they should fight

[@carlossssssss5492]

​@@missmong12they train together, I understand if they don't want to fight

[@user-et2ng1qb2m]

​@missmong12 They're brothers. If avoidable, why would they?

[@jon9428]

​@@mr.cannedble9724like who...?

[@Ferb-bk7oy]

This podcast should have a million subs at least

[@Shawenx]

Views not subs.

[@choke92]

This is definitely the best interview Islam has ever done. The flow of conversation is so natural!

[@xAzaar-]

Islam Makhachev is such a good and funny guy outside of the octagon. I hope people stop the unnecessary hate and start seeing that. Plus he's probably the most well rounded fighter on this planet and has exciting fights.

[@renombreaiy6441]

En occidente está de moda seguir a descerebrados y malas personas por desgracia.

[@XX-ll6wb]

Loved this interview with Islam thanks guys! More blessings! #andstill In shaa Allah

[@MuneebBhat]

2:28 A little suggestion for the producers - since Islam is the guest and point of interest here (same goes with other guests as well) he should be in the middle of the frame and not on the side,

[@shark4sk]

Sounds like a good idea.....

[@rivh12]

Same with the thumbnail the guest should be in the middle.

[@Bdestiny933]

P4P KING Islam`s english is getting better. He talks better english than Khabib.

[@donsly375]

no lol, khabib is way better

[@meatrocket6979]

No Petr yan is way better

[@CashinChecksC4L]

Shit better than Josh a lot of the time! 😂

[@nme_mma]

High IQ

[@violetrose6014]

Huh !!! .... khabib is khabib , his whole village copied khabib s English

[@Gabriel-vg5qv]

Islam is hilarious and 20:29 caught me offguard too😂 Lets send mouthpieces to AKA in Islam's name as a prank😂😂

[@sukantaghosh9385]

Bro.. those days are long gone 😂

[@Идущийтольковперед]

👍👍👍👍👍🖐

[@Marwan-uv1fc]

Islam is killing it with interviews first with Good guy bad guy then Usman Henry now here let’s go champ and still 🔥👏

[@mr_moo_moo]

Islam has grown on me over the years. Seems like a good guy and a joker

[@sahrulfatih]

Islam is very active on this interview. 😂 good one..

[@arthurtats]

It’s his love for Josh

[@TreyyR]

Islam is focused on Dustin right now. Then after Arman, he wants his chance for welterweight! 💯 LFG Champ!

[@Killthebatman87]

unless it’s Belal 😂

[@ok29700]

​@@Killthebatman87his coach said even belal

[@ryanb8736]

@@Killthebatman87He will have to fight Belal.

[@couragethecowardlydog7333]

20:26 💀, this was one of the best episodes imo, asked him all the right questions

[@bigcamel934]

the producer caught me off guard lol

[@lakajnck]

Even his sparring partner is a Champion, how you can beat this guy 😂😂😂

[@BORRZZ]

Champions are filled in their gym

[@Saif-gt9id]

There whole village filled champions from MMA to Olympic

[@ryanb8736]

He also spars with heavy weight Cain. Cain even said that Islam gave him his hardest matches in training.

[@ryanb8736]

Usman is amazing.

[@jesse7157]

"Bratha who this guy he don't have question he just listen us?"

[@koalawithchaingun53]

Yoooo Islam got himself a YOUNGLA shirt after the Kamaru interview 🤣 bro hooked him up

[@ins0lvable]

Kamaru is always a G

[@16Residence]

His squad been wearing youngla a lot lately. Can see from their ig stories😄

[@a-zh6lk]

They have ali as their manager. They usually have the same sponsors

[@plusshippingandhandling]

islam was literally wearing a youngla hoodie when he asked kamaru usman about his shirt

[@ryanb8736]

Kamaru is like his brother. They are very close.

[@Ajumushri]

always happy to see islam interviews.. 😊... number 1 pound4pound fighter💪🏻 and still👆🏻

[@babahadjimohamed9339]

Makhachev has an excess of frankness without using even a little diplomacy, and this is what some fools may use against him.

[@JohnLocke1776]

How so?

[@rickyyb8369]

Great interview from " The weigh in " boys ..big John, and Joshua...🎉❤....Islam ...hmmm what can I say ..he is simply awesome in every facit, as an MMA warrior....he is the quietest, yet loudest interview....very compelling and commands your attention with just a mono tone...laid back quiet cool....he will be champ champ...dare I say triple champ...I think about it...🎉🎉❤❤

[@screamstation]

Great interview! Islam was in a great mood thanks to you guys!

[@ryantiarno4294]

Of course, his beyond brother came all over the world to train him, he is very happy.

[@alshahrani88a]

From Qatar . Thank u guys . inshahlah and still 🥇

[@كيونغسو-س2ث]

15:46 One mouthpiece for ten fighters is crazy crazy😂. They have come a long way towards success

[@nickscarla-tl9xp]

Islam really knows how the game is played. He’s been saying for long time how chandler could of fought smarter and set himself up for another title shot but instead he went the route to be entertaining and set himself for a big money fight with Connor

[@nme_mma]

Islam ❤❤ 5 minutes in and this is a great interview with the pfp king. You can tell he feel comfortable ❤

[@confidential02]

Islam got the best interview, always take time out of the day to watch them.

[@sarak4217]

Yayyyyy another Islam. interview ❤️ Islam wearing the youngla t-shirt which he was admiring on Usman podcast 😅

[@chiefmaaz9749]

And another comments of yours 😂i thing we both are fans

[@sarak4217]

@@chiefmaaz9749 lol yes we are

[@ryanb8736]

Usman gave him a bunch of shirts.

[@abdulhamza172]

Man I feel bad for the people who are taking these guys for granted. What a pleasure watching their interviews and see how humble they're. And their fights are just as impressive. True role models for sure

[@ryanb8736]

I always said years ago that Khabib and his crew are gonna be the best. I seen it coming. They com from the best culture of the sport. Abdulmanap did an amazing job with these men when they were just 5 years old.

[@nab4205]

Islam's english has gotten so good over the years, he has potential of really becoming the next big star in the UFC like Khabib was at the end of his career. If he has fights with these big names like Poirier or Leon Edwards, he could really become more well known and a huge draw in the UFC

[@mohammadhasan9501]

Leon? Hell naw bro Leon would whope Islam

[@AbdullahYA-]

Big john looks much healthier lately

[@bagusivan6417]

Islam Makhachev right now is the Best ❤

[@teacopem]

He's not even good dude

[@Abbas_Hasen]

​@@teacopem He Beat ALL Your favorite Fighters Just like Khabib 😭

[@newonevery740]

​@@teacopem Hahahahahah

[@Shawenx]

​@@Abbas_Hasenonly lw division, We have jon jones.

[@teacopem]

@@Abbas_Hasen what? How'd you know Adriano Martin's is my favorite fighter

[@absterghh107907]

Brother who is this guy 🤣🤣

[@pulseed2466]

Islam is the best champ in the current roaster.

[@alfredeneuman4947]

"im not bad guy, i never come from the window to someone house" and thats why we love you

[@Yaseen..]

I love the way how he spontaneous. Says enough about the guys interviewing him . Thank you guys for this pearl

[@cristinaberumen2408]

What a great interview!! Islam is such a class act. Huge fan of all of you ❤❤❤

[@ÉdouardBrasseur]

I want to clarify something that i saw in other yputube channel. Islam DID NOT say that its gonna be an easy fight. He said that he see a way of winning easily. He knows how Dustin is dangerous and how hes a challenge. Dustin put guys in deep water and from that, anything can happend.

[@brendaism]

I've been waiting for this! AndStill!!

[@mohdfauzi2981]

Very respectful champ...that why he's p4p 👑 best fighter in the world right now... amazing talk about other fighters...and very funny too... Colby fans.,conor fans and Strickland fans come here just to comment shit about makhachev...

[@axeltorrestorres4837]

Y los Fans de Charles también

[@mrnice8981]

Islam is just unintentionally funny, and watch everytime DC interview him, DC burst in laugh when Islam talks. lol

[@giacdeg]

Great interview. Love the mutual respect. Respect goes beyond religion and country - real men recognize real men and I'm very happy to see these great Muslim fighters from across the world being recognized and admired for their character and talent.

[@shewhodoesntexist1825]

40:56 i love that they asked this about Islam. I've always wanted to know his thoughts about it. He's such a kind person specially towards kids as he has a daughter of his own. ❤❤❤ Love Islam Makhachev 😊😊

[@Aj-by6mb]

I see you again ms. Makhachev, every islam video 😂😂😂

[@Sphareuser]

​@@Aj-by6mbi think she's on crush on Islam Makhachev

[@nizaridrissi7757]

Guys thanks you for the quality of your questions. You have our support as always.

[@sofk7053]

Enjoyed every bit of this interview. Thank you for bringing the champ on to the show. All the best to Islam Makhachev...and still!

[@escalade441]

Great champion Islam Makhachev. Big John and Josh. Respect. Thank you

[@GonzoMFahri]

i knew josh and big john's gonna get islam soon!!! thanks guys!!!

[@mahmoudkabi9984]

Habib part of Islam's training camp seals the fight upfront : a clear and easy win for Islam. There are no fichters like the Dagestanis. Islam sparring with Utman and Habib and being pushed beyond limits is a very scary thing and I do not see poirier having any chance particularly that Islam is also a lethal striker, remember how he Koed Glaycen Tibeau. With Habib and Islam all heads must go down. Just like Islam's English is improving so are his fighting skills : just phenomenal! What an utter pleasure to hear Islam !

[@Ahmeddeee]

I agree with everything you said but i still think Islam is beatable unlike Khabib

[@HussainAli-rw2cn]

This needs a million views; The flow between John, Josh and Islam is incredible here. Islam's got all the unintentional jokes.

[@ryanb8736]

It’s great because they are all friends. Josh and Islam have been good friends for 10 years. His interview with Usman and Henry was good too. Usman and Islam are super close friends for 10 years.

[@user-xy9ek8fz7v]

lol Islam is a funny guy, I’m glad his personality is showing more

[@sazedurrahman230]

Islam is one of the best champions UFC has had in recent years. It is like people try to drag him down for no reason at all. They accuse him for fighting 145ers only (Volk was best fighter in the world at that point) even though Islam agreed to fight Oliveira. Is it his fault that Oliveira had an injury? They say he is inactive, yet he is the most active champion right now. The UFC tries to reserve him for Abu Dhabi for his popularity there, is that his fault too?

[@exoleri5792]

And the people who wanted him so badly to fight volk again and then said nonsense after volk lost under the pretext that Islam fought a smaller fighter are the ones who want to give Max a chance now only to come back and say the same shit

[@sazedurrahman230]

100% They will never be happy with whatever Islam does

[@ryanb8736]

Islam is funny and a very likable fighter.

[@ryanb8736]

Abu Dhabi is the one who bailed UFC out financially. So UFC gives them the best fights in appreciation.

[@v12nyc]

Islam is by far the best champ in a while , his presence in the octagon aswell as on interviews guys a gem - of course I know he isn’t greatest champ yet but if he continues this road he will be undeniable

[@benhallo1553]

And he wants to test himself against the best. Doesn’t want stupid boxing fights

[@eddievargas704]

20:25 lmao 😂 😂😂😂😂

[@bigben42]

Lmao George was not expecting that one for sure

[@Seeloknya_Sebaiknya]

Insya Allah And Still ☝️👑 Islam Makhachev #UFC302

[@AsrafuzzamanSumon]

I am happy to hear that Khabib 🦅is coming

[@johnkeros9109]

Khabib owes $3M in back taxes, & fled Russia. Khabib has problems. Easy google.

[@shanecallaghan3200]

"You don't follow MMA brother. What you do? Play golf"

[@darvinmijatovic2015]

Interview Islam is always fun

[@TreyyR]

Champ is looking good🔥

[@januararijadi7783]

Josh Thomson is the legend, I can imagine A.K.A at that time , Josh, Cain, DC and Russian clan help each others. I think that's the most "positive" gym.

[@AHM-zs6zz]

Islam's english is same. We just improved our dagestani english! 😂

[@إنسانوخلاص-ش5ص]

😂😂

[@ryanb8736]

We got conditioned from DC broken English.

[@Al.S.]

Well done chaps Thank you for bringing the champ 👍

[@Barkoba]

damn! islam really enjoyed in this interview. All the best Islam.

[@ryanb8736]

It’s nice when he interviews with friends like this. He’s very comfortable.

[@MmaRicky]

People might not want to admit Islam might be the best striker in his division. Thats scary

[@ryanb8736]

He is though. He’s also the most dangerous in that division.

[@Fitness45233]

Islam is p4p and a great guy. Hilarious too. Thanks for having him on!

[@amandlaairconditioningmari4940]

This Islam never ceases to amaze me

[@Alex-vb5if]

Islam is honestly a very likable champ too. Love Dustin but any Islam hate is weird

[@ryanb8736]

I said years ago, once everyone gets to know Islam, everyone will love him. Khabib was same way. Not sure how anyone can hate these guys.

[@joel-z9n]

I also liked the Iron sharpens Iron piece. And if I'm not mistaken, Islam said Usman N. was a better striker than Dustin. I believe Usman is the best LW on the feet. But I was surprised to hear someone from the UFC say it.

[@ryanb8736]

I can’t wait for Usman to come to UFC after Islam retires. Usman will be another amazing champ. Usman will be everyone’s favorite.

[@Real_Iceout]

Look at Big John looking like an A list movie star! LET’S GO! A living legend! So cool to be able to learn from Josh and John. Love the podcast, blessings and peace from Alabama.

[@AhmedAlkilani-ey8sq]

Thanks guys for the interview

[@abdulm2609]

Love that he does more interviews. His star is shining bright right now

[@elvinkrigsman6956]

Islams striking is high level. He’s getting better and better. We’ll see him at WW in 2025. Problem is , will he fight belal if he’s champ

[@boztos6025]

He would never do that. Luckily, Belal probably won’t win.

[@iAddictions763]

اِنْ شَاءَ اللّٰه An still…

[@humaidahnnooman]

In sha Allah

[@almagraceoliva2068]

Inshallah

[@Ddeepf]

The mouth guard story is tooo funny😂😂😂 crazy people!! So nice Islam tells interesting stories.

[@mollyhang9026]

Great interview. And still!

[@mohammodkhadirulislam]

it’s time Islam checks who gave Dustin his black belt and he’s gonna take Dustin‘s diamond and put it in his belt.

[@impetus9532]

Islam has the potential to be a Goat.

[@sy12]

Jon said it best…Islam represents mma in the best way possible. I hope usman comes to ufc when Islam makes the jump to ww. The dagastani reign at lightweight from khabib to Islam to usman would be crazy.

[@mariettamarietta729]

The best interview for Islam. Very interesting. Thank you

[@Sssensei11]

Great interview. 👍🏼 can’t wait for his fight.

[@sherifnabil50]

Islam is becoming a media mogul

[@Sollie32]

Thanks for the interview, all of you guys are inspirational! 🙏❤️

[@A.O.1982]

People sometimes forget that these guys rather don’t hurt someone unnecessarily by beating them by GNP. Unless they need 2. That’s why it is embedded in them to go for submission unless your name is mcgregor

[@shewhodoesntexist1825]

That's true. The 2nd Volk fight tho. Islam was a scary dude

[@bishalshrestha2379]

Tbh he is the most lovable person in ufc history. Whether u hate or love him but u can’t ignore neither dislike his personality

[@principalgah5918]

“Brother who’s this guy, he don’t have any questions” 😭😭😭

[@thedanishzone1616]

how do people hate this guy?

[@Vins7907]

Because they are all people with no culture of combat sports, they grew up with the WWE and have lost the pride in Japan