Supportive Quotes by Islam Makhachev

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

Dec 11, 2025 supportive
“The organization may not like it, but they make more and more fights that i don’t understand. Of course, i think Arman should’ve gotten the title shot. Arman is not going to fight anytime soon. Whoever wins between Gaethje and Pimblett gets a title shot at Topuria, meaning one more year of layoff for Arman”

– via Red Corner MMA expressing confusion and frustration with the UFC's matchmaking, specifically stating that Arman Tsarukyan should have received the title shot and that the winner of Gaethje vs. Pimblett getting the shot means another year of waiting for Tsarukyan.
Nov 16, 2025 supportive
“Now we have two champions. We are the toughest country, the toughest republic, and we have the best fighters”

– via UFC, following his win at UFC 322