Hopeful Quotes by Islam Makhachev
All Hopeful statements made by Islam Makhachev across interviews, press conferences, and social media.
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Feb 18, 2026 hopeful
“There definitely won't be a fight with Topuria at the White House, he already has an opponent.”
– via Match TV, shutting down the rumors of a champion vs. champion superfight on the June 14 South Lawn card
Nov 24, 2025 hopeful
“It would have to be a very good offer for me to start cutting back to 155 [pounds], because I'm not young in this sport anymore, and every weight cut takes years off your health. It's not as easy as before to cut weight”
– about potential fight against Ilia Topuria at Lightweight division
Nov 15, 2025 hopeful
“No, this guy is never coming back. Khabib broke his mind, you know. This guy is never coming back; he is not going to fight anymore. I told this two years ago, and I still think he is not going to fight And now he has a disqualification from the antidoping commission. That's why I think, mo. Maybe Jon Jones will come back to fight at the White House, but not Conor”
– via Complex News Podcast when asked about Conor McGregor's return.
Nov 12, 2025 hopeful
“Defend the second belt maybe more times than Kamaru Usman, and enter the Hall of Fame”
– via UFC News, outlining his career goals after potentially winning a second title
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