“I knew that hook should drop him” - Islam Makhachev reveals his striking recipe for Oliveira fight

Fresh off his lightweight title bout victory over Charles Oliveira Islam Makhachev talked to the Russian media about his gameplan, potential lightweight contenders, moving up to welterweight and… money…

[@spartacus1414]

These questions were much better than western media. And great responses from Islam as well.

[@MynameisBrianZX]

Khabib talking about Dagestan: we fight in street, if I lose, mom tells me not to come home and go wrestle bears

[@ImranKhan-gs2hy]

Thank you so much for this translations. I guess its just a language issue since Islam's English is still not at the level of Khabib, but he is able to express himself better speaking in Russian. So these Russian questions are alot better than those asked of him in English.

[@moedem]

The smile when he mentions mama.. ❤wish my mum was still here 😢

[@paan2009]

Look at him guys, He is Lightweight champion of the world and still speaking so calm and composed, these people are different, Kudos.

[@SA-vp5vu]

humble and classy champ

[@user-zy7gh1yh5y]

You deserve everything. And a very good example for all Muslims. What i love about the Dagistani fighters and what Khabib and Islam have bought to the Muslim world true integrity when being faithful to your religion.

[@ammanite]

He always gets so happy when he's talking about his family and going to see them. I love it.

[@FreemanWelterweight]

I like how he doesn't condone the top LWs for avoiding a fight with him by saying he didn't have a high profile before this fight.

[@shabbarshabbar6088]

Down to earth, genuine/solid dudes these dhagistanis. Simple pleasures. Enjoy your pie 🥧 man !

[@JumRi09]

Now we all know that all the Top 5 contenders were afraid of him.

[@PhamVans]

20+ years training with Khabib.. Good luck beating a guy like that, them Sambo boys don't play around. 😵

[@raheemam]

Lots of Respect, man dreaming all life for a belt, then dedicate to his late beloved coach that bond something you never seen before....

[@yystudio1296]

I drop my tears when islam ask his mom for extra pies ... What a beautiful feeling...

[@rizkypribadi4419]

What a family man Islam is. We would love to see you in Indonesia to meet some fans here. Love and respect from Indonesia☝️

[@rpaul23455]

Well done Islam! Congrats to the best lightweight from Dagestan, Russia.

[@nolimitjat]

Thank you for the translations Red corner! Always on your team ☝🏼 Islam time

[@canadianbacon8220]

Islams really grown on me

[@HoustonTexasAMG]

Sad my charles lost. But hey hats off to islam that man is a beast an deserves it. 👏

[@salvatoremvndi]

The way he said “MAMA” is so innocent 😂❤