Title Defenses Quotes by Islam Makhachev

I have to be No. 1 pound-for-pound champion.

— Islam Makhachev

It's not my job thinking about the future because I have a manager. I have a team.

— Islam Makhachev

I told everybody I can strike with anyone.

— Islam Makhachev

First of all, I want to say that Dustin is one of the legends of our sport. He is someone who will undoubtedly be…

— Islam Makhachev

To be honest, I've already said that I'm not that interested in rematches. Because if you want to win someone in a good way,…

— Islam Makhachev

All fighters from the top 10, they avoid me for many years, but I have all the skills.

— Islam Makhachev

Of course I don't want to fight with someone out of the rankings.

— Islam Makhachev

I have all skills, but I always choose easy way. Take them down and finish them there.

— Islam Makhachev

I love big fights.

— Islam Makhachev

Dariush's skills were highly appreciated.

— Islam Makhachev

I grapple with Khabib all my life.

— Islam Makhachev

Nobody wants to give me an answer, but my dream is to fight with Kevin Lee. I tell everybody it doesn't matter where, it…

— Islam Makhachev