Fact Checking a YouTube Video

"Islam Makhachev was impressed by his Russian 😳"

From Smesh Talk
January 9, 2026
95
/100
Accurate

Analysis Summary

The video authentically depicts UFC champion Islam Makhachev meeting a fan named Sultan in a public setting (likely the UAE). The interaction is genuine: Makhachev speaks Russian, and the fan replies in fluent Russian, prompting Makhachev to jokingly ask in English if the man studied in Moscow. The text overlay accurately describes Makhachev's surprised reaction.

Video Transcript

Islam: Как тебя зовут? (What is your name?)
Sultan: Меня Султан зовут. (...Show more

Accurate Information

  Identity of Islam Makhachev is correct
  The conversation takes place in Russian
  Makhachev expresses surprise/impression at the fan's language skills

Analysis of Claims (3)

True
"The man in the video is Islam Makhachev."
Visual identification confirms this is UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev. His appearance and voice are consistent with public records.
Sources:
• Islam Makhachev - Wikipedia
True
"Islam Makhachev speaks Russian."
Makhachev is a Russian citizen from Dagestan and is a native Russian speaker, as heard in the video.
True
"Islam was impressed by the man's Russian."
Makhachev's reaction—laughing and asking 'This guy study in Moscow?'—indicates genuine surprise and positive impression regarding the Arab man's fluency in Russian.
Sources:
• Islam Makhachev was impressed by his Russian - YouTube

All Sources Used (2)

Islam Makhachev - Wikipedia
wikipedia.org
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_Makhachev
Islam Makhachev was impressed by his Russian - YouTube
youtube.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C4yqJy3ugU
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