Praise Quotes by Islam Makhachev

All Praise statements made by Islam Makhachev across interviews, press conferences, and social media.

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Dec 11, 2025 praise
“I said i wanted to fight kamaru usman next. Although the media doesn't believe in this fight, as i can see. But in my opinion, usman would steamroll through these up and comers like morales, prates, the striker. Those guys haven't been checked yet. I think usman would be the hardest fight for me, and in terms of media, we could build it up like a former champion, the most title defenses in my weight division. We could promote this fight and make it fun to watch.”

– via Red Corner MMA, claiming that Kamaru Usman would be his "hardest fight" at welterweight and that the fight makes the most sense from a promotional perspective, given Usman's history
— Islam Makhachev
Dec 7, 2025 praise
“Merab, you are one of the greatest to ever step into this cage. Congratulations. Petya you deserve it #UFC323”

– reached to Ufc 323 bout against Merab Dvalishvili
— Islam Makhachev
Nov 11, 2025 praise
“If wrestling doesn't work, I'll strike with him. Honestly, this is one of the hardest fights for me because he's big and good everywhere. Maybe he doesn't have good wrestling defense, but his grappling is good.”

– via the WEIGHING IN YouTube Channel, discussing about Jack Della Maddalena.
— Islam Makhachev
Oct 26, 2025 praise
“Azamat Murkanov Real deal Congrats brother”

– reacted to Azamat Murkanov win at UFC 321
— Islam Makhachev
Sep 7, 2025 praise
“Dominant performance Imavov Congrats bro”
— Islam Makhachev