Thinking too highly of himself? Islam Makhachev surprises everyone by choosing himself as the perfect UFC fighter.

Islam makhachev overcame Alexander Volkanovsky No. UFC 294. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/@UFC

Islam makhachev He is fully convinced that he is a complete fighter. The former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), who recently abdicated his throne to try his luck against Jack Della Maddalena In the welterweight division (up to 77kg), he assembled his perfect fighter and, to the surprise of fans, showed no humility in choosing himself in practically every skill.

See too

How to watch UFC 322, featuring Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev and Carlos Prates, LIVE on TV and online.

Former champion defends Makhachev and says the fighter has already stepped out of Khabib's "shadow": 'He wrote his own story'

Not impressed? Makhachev justifies excluding Poatan from his top 5 pound-for-pound UFC fighters.

In a video published by TNT Sports, Makhachev highlighted his own strengths in power, conditioning, fight IQ, wrestling, chin, and speed. However, to avoid focusing all the analysis on himself, the Russian conceded... Jack Della Maddalena The merit lies in 'microphone skills'.

Watch the video of Islam Makhachev assembling his perfect wrestler.

Islam makhachev builds his perfect fighter and picks only himself and Jack:

Power: Myself
Cardio: Myself
Fight IQ: Myself
Wrestling: Myself
Chin: Myself
Speed:
Mic skills: Last question? I give him (Jack)

@ufcontnt

pic.twitter.com/exIQLEe60B

— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) November 13, 2025

Islam makhachev will have the opportunity to prove his point in the main fight of UFC 322, scheduled for next Saturday (15). The Russian faces the Australian in a fight for the welterweight belt and, if he wins, he will become the ninth fighter to win two simultaneous titles in the Ultimate.