“It would be perfect if I get a title shot right after Khabib's retirem...” — Islam Makhachev Quote

It would be perfect if I get a title shot right after Khabib's retirement. In any case, I'm going to reach that belt no matter how hard it will be.

One month with fasting, and it's not possible to do training in Ramadan. It's very hard. You have to fast when the sun rises, and all day you have to fast... Training this time is very hard.

If you want a great legacy, you have to get second belt. It's my opinion.

First of all, I want to say that Dustin is one of the legends of our sport. He is someone who will undoubtedly be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.

When the UFC calls me and gives me someone, I never say yes, no or choose someone. I just sign the contract and that's it.

I was like a Borscht Belt comedian trapped in the body of a 6-year-old. I was channeling Jackie Mason at 7.

I'm a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and 2nd degree in karate, and I'm a licensed bodyguard.

I never wear a black belt with a black shoe. It's always the opposite: a brown shoe with a black belt.

I think it's one of the more underrated careers out there. A lot of times it wasn't the flashiest stuff, but I've gone out there, I've had great streaks, I won the light heavyweight belt.

If someone gives you a belt buckle, it's like a piece of jewelry. It has the same sort of emotional significance. It would be something you would intend to keep forever.