Daniel Cormier reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement at UFC 254 | DC & Helwani | ESPN MMA

Daniel Cormier and Ariel Helwani discuss Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement after beating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. DC describes his emotional reaction inside the arena after Khabib’s announcement and why he believes he won’t be back to fighting.
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[@mahdifarah2213]

Khabib's last words in the Octagon was :"DC, I love you brother!" This type of friendship everyone deserves.

[@thesss5927]

That's true man

[@illmatic9096]

best bromance in MMA lol

[@SunShine-vr4km]

It was epic.

[@Oddly_Fascinting]

Khabib dont make so call friends for conveniance he make brothers for life.. that man is different

[@RelentlessDjango]

No, everyone does not DESERVE that type of friendship; there are some terrible people in this world who would take full advantage of a "good friend"!

[@javokhirisajonov8645]

Woman cry : Titanic Men cry : Khabib retirement

[@Nocturnal02]

Lol word.

[@heavylit1760]

Oh, please... Don’t front. When Rose died & reunited with Jack... I tear softly. & I’m from Dagestan, btw.

[@robertpaulson3645]

@@heavylit1760 There are women in Dagestan too lol.

[@heavylit1760]

@@robertpaulson3645 I can’t tell when they tear unless it’s really quiet 🤫

[@zafirsheikh569]

Brillaint comment

[@michael43567]

The goat imo. No drug test fails, no losses.

[@dominickschrute3084]

He would have needed more title fights to be GOAT for me. Everybody has different criteria though, he definitely has a claim to it.

[@realkingrav2265]

GSP*

[@michael43567]

@@dominickschrute3084 I respect that. However in his 3 title fights, he submitted all 3 of them AND those were 3 of the top 5. And without the title he beat another 10 lightweights, lost only 1 round never being knocked down or even cut. Jon Jones unofficially lost his last fight, the majority of us gave Reyes the first 3 rounds. His fight vs Santos I personally believe he lost or at least drew but he got the "champions benefit of the doubt". Some say he lost to Gustafson the first time I think he won it. Imo he's moving up to avoid a rematch with Reyes & Santos. With GSP he unofficially lost vs Henderson & had a close fight with BJ Penn. My point is, Khabib doesn't have close fights, some say Tibau but he was roided up anyway. Pure dominace. Once again he lost ONE ROUND out of a possible 60+, that's absolutely insane.

[@michael43567]

@@realkingrav2265 he's 2nd imo. As opposed to Khabib he lost twice (and BADLY. Tapping extremely quickly & getting TKO'd by a lightweight). Also was lucky to get the decision vs Henderson. GSP is ELITE, and should be in everyone's top 5. I just feel like Khabib has been unstoppable. He stod with arguably the best striker in UFC history just to prove a point. Small things like that just make a difference. GSP wouldn't do that because he was very calculated (especially after the Serra defeat). I got 1 Khabib 2 GSP 3 Jon Jones 4 Silva 5 Miocic

[@gamingsaint6238]

Michael honestly bro this convo could go forever. What khabib has going for him is how utterly dominant he was in the lightweight division. Nobody stands a chance. But theres too much nuance with his career I just cant give him the number 1, to me its gsp or jj. Their careers were just better.

[@deezscheiss1860]

DC for 5 minutes: Khabib is many things, but not a liar. He promised his mom. He never lies. He'll never fight again I guarantee it. Ariel: So do you think he'll fight in a few years?

[@MaverickZ007]

Sums up the kind of Journalism we have in this generation. Gotta fit your narrative lol.

[@scalz420]

What about when khabib tweeted "29- Gaeche, 30- GSP" Its ok to lie about that one?

[@zak15557]

@@scalz420 when he tweet that

[@MaverickZ007]

@@scalz420 Brother correct me if I'm wrong but that tweet came out when his father was still alive. Circumstances change, Life happens. I wouldn't be too hard on khabib on that account. To be fair he did was he claimed to every championship fight he has been in. from Mcgregor to Justin. No lie about that.

[@johnallen9567]

That's because Ariel doesn't understand integrity.

[@danawhite1627]

Khabib told DC he doesn't want to ground n pound justin front of his parents.. That's powerful man that's the man to follow.. Pray for him Edit.. Thanks for likes

[@omarkerkri6042]

No he said Khabib heard Justin saying he will never quit (tap) so he didn't want to go for armbar and switched quickly for the choke to not break his arm in front of his parents. Respect!

[@arsya5802]

@@omarkerkri6042 but justin did tap hahahahaha

[@aarona222]

@@arsya5802 lol

[@klaus2913]

@@arsya5802 Nah, he tried to slap Khabib to sleep. Lol

[@arsya5802]

@@klaus2913 hahahahhaa lmao

[@ricardomarques5639]

I feel a little down that he is retiring because he is in his prime years, he has a lot more to offer in the octagon and there is a lot of good match ups but he really has nothing to prove anymore, dominated all his fights against the best fighters in lightweight, arguably never lost a round in his whole mma and ufc career which is unknown in this sport. Man he is one of the greatest ever, period. Gonna miss his fights.

[@droppa57kgx24]

I wanted to see Tony fight him. And a Conor rematch. But yea he’s run off now. I understand why because of his father but I don’t like it.

[@jedigovna9537]

He without doubt has nothing left to prove in lightweight division. He is the best. I wish he stayed tho and moved up and fought usman, that would be crazy. And ofcourse gsp - khabib dream fight..

[@t4ngo_kilo]

Only one round ever lost. 3rd round vs Connor, all 3 judges. But round 2 was 10-8 Khabib by all 3 judges 😊

[@t4ngo_kilo]

He never fought someone in the UFC with good BJJ, that’s why we all wanted to see Furgeson vs Khabib, Tony has some extremely advanced 10th planet BJJ.

[@ricardomarques5639]

@@t4ngo_kilo How can you say he never fought anyone with good BJJ? He beat and dominated RDA and Dustin who are BJJ black belts lol

[@sickmick14]

My respect for khabib is another level after Saturday

[@EXTRATERRESTRIAL_MMA]

Brother you took the sentence from my mouth couldn't have agreed more this guy is on a totally different level beyond any of your so called greats

[@GloinTurbo]

Agreed

[@TheArchitect216]

Im sure he will rest much easier now

[@lizbet5242]

Bit late guys Khabib has been this real from day one

[@realkingrav2265]

@@EXTRATERRESTRIAL_MMA GSP is the real GOAT. Stop having recency bias

[@fairysrreal180]

The gloves he threw down in the end should be put in a museum as the Greatest Fighter to fight in the hardest-brutal combat sport in the world- 29/0. Honour and Respect = Khabib and Father.

[@protectourfreedom8221]

The way he laid the gloves down was legend status.

[@farhanaabzmell272]

Yesss

[@azhanali7270]

It is actually they put it in the ufc hall of fame

[@Zarkava8]

I bet those gloves are priceless now.

[@erikaliebenberg9317]

No that's jon jones ...look no role model but jones much better and he's still fighting

[@mmasteak]

“Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” - Khabib the Eagle 🦅

[@oganesoganyan578]

hm...when did he say that?

[@automuckme]

Mother's Plan > Father's Plan ☝🏽🦅 Alhamdulillah

[@nasleelafir4931]

The fact that he didn't want to hurt Justin because his parents were there. His mind is on a different level no fighter thinks like that. That's why he is the G.O.A.T

[@NotGoinDown]

Congrats Khabib on 31-0. Everyone is forgetting his win against the bear and Dillon Danis 💪🙏

[@alfiesolomons2015]

Its 31-1, his dad smeshed him 😀😅

[@hawk1o136]

@@alfiesolomons2015 no he was a paid actor in his defeat

[@COFAMILY468]

hahaha that's a funny one

[@COFAMILY468]

@@alfiesolomons2015 hahaha even funnier

[@ramleehamdin1847]

32-0. The slap on the original GOAT, Artem Lobov

[@DoctorSajidQasim]

I wish khabib didn't use the word *promise* He's gone now for sure😭

[@kingpasha5251]

if his mother give him permission to fight, hopefully he will comeback 🙏

[@vK9SA]

@@kingpasha5251 it’s not just because he promised his mom. by looking at him you can tell how hard training was without his dad

[@secretasassin6147]

I know right 😭😭❤️💯❤️

[@klaus2913]

@@vK9SA Yeah- just imagine the bond he had with his father. His whole life was about training, fighting and being disciplined. He has everything because of his father and suddenly after 29 years the pillar of your reality is gone. Life truly is a tragedy..

[@triplefurious618]

@@klaus2913 bond*

[@sawbanbinfarid2485]

DC! I LOVE YOU BROTHER..... Last thing Khabib said in octagon...

[@DrThrax009]

@Jhonson Lethoy check post fight interview. He said it

[@clipsilove5214]

Khabib is the GOAT. Every time brings heat like volcanic eruptions. Done it like no other. Peace and love brother!

[@gilletabdi8268]

GSP is the GOAT

[@Black-Cat9]

Khabib the greatest fighter we’ve ever seen AKA " clean GOAT " AKA " A REAL GOAT " never bled in a fight ,never cut, never knocked down, no ped allegations great inside and outside the octagon, undefeated, undisputed-lightweight champion, and most dominant fighter in the history of MMA

[@omersyed3585]

Khabib wrestled with bears to be THE GOAT

[@edcarrasco4093]

Never cheated like Barry bonds, lance armstrong, Jon Jones. Definitely never hid under a cage to avoid a steroid test. GOAT

[@mmageek4567]

People gotta stop saying, “he only had 3 title defenses” who would he fight that would give him a good challenge, he is so dominant in the octagon it’s not even funny, KHABIB IS THE GOAT

[@Ozzyozzysheesh]

Tony dude and Charles Olivera cause of there bjj I wish khabib would fight tony and have that as his 30-0 win

[@mmageek4567]

@@Ozzyozzysheesh I still wish he fought tony, but it still think khabib would beat him all day, but still would of been a greatcfight

[@ricardomarques5639]

also people forget he got his title shot late, he was meant to get his title shot back in 2016 but it was given to conor undeservedly. Also conor held the bely hostage for two years so khabib had to go on a win streak to get the belt. If khabib got his title shot and won it back in 2016 he would have more title defenses than 3.

[@thongkhohemart667]

It's fact ,,he has only 3 title defend, not 3 title fight you marron.

[@michaelvigliotti8885]

@Michael James he beat a real estate agent 50-44... and played with him in the feet

[@dakotawint]

WHY DO I FEEL SO LOST NOW THAT KHABIB IS GONE HAHAHAH

[@775.-]

Dakota

[@admaiora777]

Because he is the best example of sportmanship, talent and a nice person. We didnt lose just a fighter, but an example to be followed

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Because the greatest fighter to ever grace the 155 lb division is retiring before reaching his peak. Very possibly the best p4p fighter. I dont like p4p bests though because they're so different. A 125er doesn't fight anywhere near the same as a 155er. Same as a 155 doesnt fight like a 265er. But lightweight? Khabib stands alone. And he's only used 70% of his toolkit. Not even at his peak and he's quit. Heartbreaking really.

[@dakotawint]

@The Illusionist ??

[@prophetdev290]

@The Illusionist that doesn't make sense... whats better then watching the best fight? Lol you must be a Connor fan

[@chuchorodriguez1893]

Dude never was in trouble for more then a couple seconds in a fight , most dominant champion to ever grace the octagon , clean athlete , respectful person , and true family man , THE GOAT 🐐

[@illmatic9096]

I'm happy that khabib is not really fully leaving MMA because he has said he wants to be a coach so he is still gonna be involved in mma, also his family has so much talent. Umar and usman nurmagomedov are talented young fighters and have potential also islam makhachev has potential to be champion but man i'm gonna miss khabib fighting in the octagon tho, what a champ and what a fighter. A bit sad he is leaving now becasue he is in his prime, that perfomance against justin showed us that he has waaaay more to offer and more skills to display but i respect his decision to retire on top. There is no one like him, he fully embodies what mixed martial arts is all about, honour and respect. Khabib along with GSP are the GOATS.

[@mohamedalahmadani5174]

Well put my friend.

[@JOSEPH-vs2gc]

what i find amazing is that he basically has zero brain damage.

[@bryngrilish1692]

But defrent without khabib not fight

[@optimusprimee]

Khabib has only 3 title defences. Not comparable to GSP. Not even close. Delusional Khabib dickriders!!

[@jasontheworldisyours]

A perfect time to retire. He came. He saw. He won. Thanks for the memories Khabib

[@general-soleimani-my-hero1815]

Khabib : i retire Lightweight : Alhamdulillah

[@mohammadjaseemsaboor6919]

That's why he's P4P Number 1 Alhamdullelah the pure & real champion

[@thesss5927]

What pound for pound mean in terms of UFC ?

[@mohammadjaseemsaboor6919]

@@thesss5927 MMA WORLD CHAMPION

[@thesss5927]

@@mohammadjaseemsaboor6919 so he's now the champion of MMA in the world

[@discogypsyfish9577]

@@thesss5927 it means he's perceived as the best fighter compared to his weight. Obviously Stipe would destroy him in a fight but you could say Khabib is better pound for pound

[@vedilecheiguer1454]

Khabib : RETRIES UFC STRIKERS : ALLHAMDOULAH.

[@Legends]

Alhamdulila!

[@vedilecheiguer1454]

@510 EAST BAY stop you stealing money from your sister boyfriend and stop stealing your mom underwear to give it to your girlfriend stop stealing your neighbor wifi code to make a comment

[@mohammed96011]

Khabib will now become the best trainer in the world.

[@emcon372]

Al Fatihah to the late father of Khabib, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Congratulations to The Eagle, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Alhamdulillah.

[@mohammednazairuddinkhan3738]

Al Fatiha.

[@yuravg1981]

I don't think that's an authentic practice in Islam

[@jdirty8997]

Love for Dc and Khabib’s friendship. Goat teammates ?

[@sawbanbinfarid2485]

Khabib dont have any friends.... He Has Brothers.... DC is his Brother!

[@jdirty8997]

@@sawbanbinfarid2485 true true

[@zelebigztv8887]

“DC, I love you brother” That hit home for me 😢😭

[@nirs635]

A humble man came from the mountains with his father, his team and he cleared out a division and retired on top at the peak of his career. Inspirational

[@benholland1331]

I’m still feeling so bummed out 😔

[@zafirsheikh569]

Dont worry bro a lot of us are down but look on the bright side. Despite his father death this was a good ending to the story that was Khabin Normagamadov in the octagon. We can look forward to all the great things he will do outside the octagon. The UFC will go on and new stars will emerge but let us be honoured we got to witness one of the most dominant champions in the UFC.

[@benholland1331]

@@zafirsheikh569 😞🙏

[@Aazammm]

I still haven't recovered 😭

[@benholland1331]

@@Aazammm me too 😞🙏🙏

[@AimanZ535]

Same bro. I feel he has so much more to give in the octagon. That's what is bumming me out.

[@Black-Cat9]

Khabib the greatest fighter we’ve ever seen AKA " clean GOAT " AKA " A REAL GOAT " never bled in a fight ,never cut, never knocked down, no ped allegations great inside and outside the octagon, undefeated, undisputed-lightweight champion, and most dominant fighter in the history of MMA

[@wanyu2078]

he set a new standard for a GOAT level.

[@mattnelson1973]

Idc what anyone says. I welled up when he fell to the ground and cried. And I sobbed when I saw his corner taking his gloves off.

[@capncrunch5729]

Khabib is officially the G.O.A.T 🐐💯

[@AMIR_OFFICIAL0000]

HABIB NURMAGAMEDOV 29 - 0 ALHAMDULLILOH

[@aemalahmad9580]

It is 30-0, he beat the bear 🐻 remember.

[@craigsmith3743]

The most respected and humble man in the entire MMA

[@fightclubproductions567]

Ariel keep asking the same dumb question to just everyone. Khabib is retired dude can you just move on already and leave the man in peace.

[@jacobpolutele7230]

His probably a big fan of Conor and wants to see another fight

[@leonidascarr2241]

Khabib must come back, if he is an HONEST MAN! Jon Jones record proves p4p Khabib don't even come close, but let's not forget Jon is a BLK Man! And I'm sure you have blj friend too, but do you like on them when the stats show other wise? Then you are using them Bro.

[@jakiudarac2206]

"He's stronger than I cud imagine" -Justin to his coach after round 1 They kept Justin’s wrestling a secret even during the fight.

[@astarrfitness5565]

As a Dagestani myself, always been a Khabib fan from the start of his Pro MMA, gotta say it's sad to see a champ go, always enjoyed every minute of him not only dominating great athletes but also the show of respect and humbleness leading up to the fight. His legacy will forever be unmatched and he earned his status of the #1 pfp fighter. Now let's sit back and enjoy as Islam Makachev makes his way to becoming a future lightweight champion

[@mjwstraus1545]

Your not from dagestan bro, stop lying

[@tahirqureshi4351]

U aint from dagestan bro

[@astarrfitness5565]

@@tahirqureshi4351 I'd agree with you but we'd both be wrong

[@astarrfitness5565]

@@mjwstraus1545 The only time I lied was when I said "I did not sleep with you mum". Am sorry I lied to you son

[@mjwstraus1545]

@@astarrfitness5565 you are hilarious

[@raffeisen2085]

Dana is going to call directly khabib’s mother to get fight permission

[@YRS51]

We need to start a petition begging Mama Nurmagomedov to let him fight GSP.

[@jirensincolor2979]

Khabib vs Gsp

[@Legends]

I blame his mother! How dare she!!!!!!! ARRRGGHHHH

[@YRS51]

@@Legends I don’t blame her, I get massive anxiety leading up to his fights and I’m just some rando fan 😂 Imagine how his mom feels?!

[@2019freddie]

@Precise Arrow A young GSP would have beaten khabib.

[@mukarramalikhan814]

DC is a very humble guy and a good friend.👍🏻

[@Gogomania24]

I have won a big bet putting my money on khabib winning in round 2,I was very happy,but when I heard that he will retire,the money didn’t make me happy anymore...to see such a great person crying after a great performance,with all that happened with his father,that make me realize that family is the most important thing in this world!

[@haroonmohammed2673]

Justin also proved he is a class act as well...will miss the Eagle...thank you my brother...

[@drewking157]

It was the most real heart felt post fight interview I've ever seen the most real his words everyone could relate to him no post fight interviews made me cry but I had tears in my eyes

[@ilsa5133]

Respect for DC. Good Man!👊👊👊

[@mannyrosado9887]

You will be missed. Even when I thought Justin was a serious test for you, once again you proved me wrong. God bless you and stay truth to yourself and keep honoring your family. We need more like you athletes with values over money!

[@ruminesta4912]

Khabib is the goat

[@ehsanshuvo2199]

What an amazing person Khabib is. A CHAMP in and out of the octagon. Miss you brother.

[@sam7ta815]

Khabib is a good human being with moral values, something which this crazy material world is forgetting today. He is definitely a good example for everyone to follow and learn from!! God Bless Khabib 🙏🙏

[@megarobd9761]

All respect to Khabib and his family.. couldn’t of asked for a more Humble, classy champion. God bless and take care

[@wilbriggs468]

Khabib is the GOAT! Jones lost a few times and was on the Juicy Juice! No competition no one comes close

[@retiredtidepodeater3339]

@k20 A man who gets it! Salute!

[@retiredtidepodeater3339]

LMAOOO You're an idiot - You clowns are so use to seeing Jones dominate that when he has two close fights, you instantly count that as a "loss" 😂😂 I swear some of you "fans" are braindead.

[@discogypsyfish9577]

Jones only loss is to Matt Hamil

[@retiredtidepodeater3339]

@@discogypsyfish9577 While it was officially a "loss", real fans know he didn't lose.

[@discogypsyfish9577]

@@retiredtidepodeater3339 Steve "alcohol and cigarettes" Mazzagatti strikes again

[@nabeelawan9428]

Khabib you Gave us 29 smiles and then finally you gave us tears 😭, we will miss you always brother. Go take good care of your Mom. God bless

[@Abdihalayay-yc6fq]

The brotherhoodness b/n khabib and DC is really priceless ❤❤❤👑👑

[@kingpasha5251]

if khabibs mother give him permission to fight, hopefully he will comeback 🙏

[@jn6647]

Maybe

[@habbibiahmad2059]

But I don't think his mother will do that. No never😭😭

[@micahjimmy9471]

@@habbibiahmad2059 when they see conor come back and dominate the light weight devision and start being cocky again, his mother will give him the permission for one last match, which will be khabib’s 30-0 victory. That will most likely be the biggest fight of the year by far in any sport... Probably 2022 or 2023

[@michael43567]

I think if GSP were to call him out, Khabib would ask his mother for her blessing, if she said yes I think they would fight & Khabib would win & FULLY accomplish his father's goal. However, GSP recently said he wouldn't call out Khabib so I don't see them fighting, ever.

[@michael43567]

@Bentley Fonsworth GSP said he won't call out Khabib, Khabib said he promised his mother this is his last fight. Not sure how you could think they'll fight. Khabib doesn't care about money either

[@jegni417]

Khabib a true sensei of the martial arts!

[@Farhan_Chohan83]

Khabib clicked all the boxes for me...Very good decision after hearing about injuries and retiring

[@mikecoxlong4072]

We got the best version of khabib this fight so sad to see him retire in his prime even though i 100% understand his decision.

[@terenceoconnor4399]

Would have loved to see him go 35-0 Just push it that a lil bit further ,feel like we've all lived through something we will never see again for some time

[@mohammedfahd8908]

Dude Khamzat is coming.

[@sachinmagar9957]

If his was father was alive definitely he would have done but now ...😭😭

[@wanyu2078]

@@sachinmagar9957 No way, his father was said Khabib should retired at 32, so maximum he would be 30-0 or 31-0, they will give his brothers opportunity to shine, Makachev was prepared for it. After his father died, this is the best time.

[@terenceoconnor4399]

Just would of loved to see him fight ferguson , he's off the back style is very difficult to deal with , khabib would of won i think with he's pressure , but still styles make fights and would of been a really good match up

[@dontbsilly8104]

Khabib didnt want to fight this fight.. he literally walked into them punches and let second round come and choked him out with ease 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@albertawheat6832]

He was holding his own, against Justin...It was the leg kicks in the second round that could have changed everything.., so he finished it. jmo

[@Shadow-kf2ko]

@@albertawheat6832 doubt it. He ate every power shot and leg kick like nothing

[@tahirqureshi4351]

@@Shadow-kf2ko it hurt him but he walked right past and scholled justin on the ground

[@ZAK-89]

DC I love you brother ❤️👍🏽

[@MrJC-pl8mf]

Khabib doesn’t seem the type to lie. Let alone to his own mother. Ultimate respect for the guy. The way he acts is a reflection on his family. No one in their sane mind can say anything bad on the Nurmagomedov’s. Enjoy your retirement champ!

[@Operator_MetroSolid]

Khabib is the GOAT 29-0 🐐🦅🐻

[@kenningosh1447]

People need to watch George st. Pierre interview where he explains why it was a great idea for Khabib to leave now. He is on top of his game, leaving now with ZERO loss on his record will make him look invisible. He has tons of opportunity for movies, advertisements and etc. also he is retiring without getting hurt and not leaving the game LATE like a lot of great fighters, who get hurt, get losses on their record, and lose on tons of opportunity that would have came if they had retired early.

[@noonoofulable]

He doesn't give a 💩 about movies.🙂 Ps. It's invincible, not invisible.

[@wanyu2078]

Khabib loves his brothers, Islam Makachev, Usman Nurma, they are on the waiting list to wait Khabib retired and this is the best time to retired, Makachev is 29 now, he is more than ready to continuing Khabib's pathway, after that then Usman's turn , and so on and so on... it's all planned, and they are brothers always help each others.

[@MrSpoonage]

I lost my father when i was young, he took me football training 3 times a week and to my games every saturday and sunday. He died when i was 15 and it broke me. I had a final to play 2 weeks later, i walked off the pitch in bits as i couldnt focus on my game knowing he wasnt there. I never played football again after that. What khabib done was an amazing thing and shows how tough he is. I felt his emotion and pain, and he has my full respect.

[@ariefmezir5265]

Dc = as long as i know, Khabib never lie to me. And i believe he would't lie to his mother. Wow what an inspiring testimony, so sincere. Great Khabib..

[@naseeem1999]

“If you can’t do 10k in one week, I don’t wanna hear no chat about numbers” - Dennis Siver

[@unknownfromkashmir260]

Plz an initiative to bring khabib back in 2021 to fight Gsp...30 -0 fathers plan. Mma will not be same without him. Really

[@hintoflimetostitochip7978]

You obviously don’t understand the gravity of the situation...

[@N_Joel_Meitei]

Brother, we all need to understand him as a fan. He has a whole world to take care off after his father passed away. I respect Khabib's decision 100 %

[@mohammeduseman2386]

Incredible performance ! he is absolutly the best in the history GREAT CHAMPION 👑 alhamdoullilah

[@theeagle29]

It's the only time Khabib used the word "Promise" in his entire carrier!! When he says this, he mean it!!

[@musmar9259]

Actually it's 30-0 including the bear he wrestled

[@Truhandle91]

he also smacked dillon danis ^^

[@jxg0314]

He’s 30-0 in the UFC after whooping Dillon Danis.

[@momoneymoproblems5327]

facts hahaha

[@Jtbg80]

Sounds like Khabib wants to follow in the footsteps of his father as a coach. Glad he's retired

[@sssbattleaxe]

Greatest of all time. Period.

[@DEEPMUCH]

Khabib it was so great watching you.good luck on the next chapter of your life.(Nobody as dominant as him.)and the way he carried himself deserves respect.

[@zm-cartel]

“How does Islam become champion now” Allways thinking about others

[@lionsden305]

A movie needs to be made about Khabib.

[@habbibiahmad2059]

I just love the way DC speaks about Khabib, they are not friends any more but families.

[@usmaniqbal836]

DC I love you brother

[@ryguy6169]

I can't wait for DC to roast Khabib on his pool game on the interview with BT Sports.

[@BID94]

I really believe he will come back for he’s last fight against gsp, that’s what he’s dad wanted very much

[@jonbonesmahomes7472]

No. He gave his word to mom. That means something. Maybe not to you, but to Khabib sure does.

[@BID94]

@NAMELESS INTERNET ADDICT I’m from Ukraine and we’re the same way but sometimes promises can b broken onnce in a lifetime 👆🏻

[@BhInsane]

Respect for both Khabib and DC.

[@redarmy1786]

What a perfect role model for all of mankind ❤

[@ejamovic]

Fun fact : This the only time Kevin Lee bet on khabib, mybe he is tired watching khabib winning again and again 🤣

[@seasnow6073]

Or maybe he want to break his owm curse by betting someone he doesnt like, its win win for him tho lmao

[@DrThrax009]

Lmao

[@prateekshetty2200]

Khabib destroyed everyone he dominated each and every fight and retired 29-0 i was literally crying 😢

[@nathanb8264]

He lost to tibau

[@prateekshetty2200]

@@nathanb8264 who the fk is that guy

[@discogypsyfish9577]

@@nathanb8264 he didn't lol

[@9xxxxxxxxx]

He was 13-0 in the UFC. No one says Adesanya is 106-2. The other fights he won against cans outside of the UFC. Great fighter though.

[@discogypsyfish9577]

@@9xxxxxxxxx no they say he's 20-0 because that's his pro mma record. You can't pretend all his wins pre ufc don't count

[@GameChanger-hf6np]

The most emotional victory and retirement speech in UFC HISTORY

[@oliverprstholm8716]

Im just glad we got to experience the career of khabib

[@thelazycoucherslifetalks3555]

Might sound crazy but the UFC wasn’t a challenge for him lol

[@milkyyebassaa803]

Alhamdudilah ....#29-o

[@mirrohanvlogs]

I love khabib many

[@ozzymahn453]

Wow GOAT 🐐 A man of pride and principle

[@cactusjack4799]

Tony Ferguson the kinda guy who visits Dagestan to convince Khabib's mum to let him fight one more time

[@ismailabdukadir1130]

Lol 😂

[@Dracus]

Lol this man Ariel never believes people are retired, ik some people are just bullshitting but his dad just died bruh like cmon lol

[@testodude]

Name one UFC fighter who retired as champ at the peak of their career, and didn't come back later. Things change, and people get past mourning. Ariel is just going with history.

[@Dracus]

@@testodude I dont even like khabib, I’m happy he retired. But you should have a level of respect for someone who’s father just died and that’s why he’s retiring. Instead of acting like he’s lying on his fathers name lol. Isnt respect and humbleness what you guys in the comments always suck fighters for? Have some yourselves

[@testodude]

@@Dracus I respect it, and I did not say he's lying. I said the opposite. I just know that athletes struggle with early retirements, and feelings change. We've seen it more often than not. The drive that makes them champions makes it very hard to give it up when they know they have more gas in the tank. We will see.

[@Dracus]

@@testodude ok we all know that. doesn’t mean you gotta ask like 20 times if he’s actually retired or not.

[@trippy_llama7521]

@@testodude if he goes back then he lied to his mother and he cant do this without his dad He is a very religious man He will stay retired and I respect that

[@nicolaablett7790]

A humble athlete and a man

[@alfiashaikh9228]

DC is a real friend. He knows how important a promise to ur mom is.

[@c.a.1929]

“The one Khabib doesn’t do, is lie”, exactly: a Muslim is never suppose to lie (according to our religion).

[@dadocitto]

What kind of abusive parents lets their cub bear 🐻 wrestle with khabib 🤦‍♂️

[@adnanshaikh2867]

LEGEND🔥🔥🔥

[@Islam-wb1sw]

Thank you khabib. Thanks DC.

[@MMAVibe]

That's great that he did it all for his father but... what about his legacy and for the fans? If he managed to beat GSP and obtain a perfect 30-0, it'd launch him into a stratosphere of fame far beyond even the one he currently inhabits.

[@blackfrancis33]

He doesn't care about fame and he owes us nothing.

[@MMAVibe]

@@blackfrancis33 His father wanted the GSP fight to be the final to make 30-0.

[@blackfrancis33]

@@MMAVibe Maybe that motivates him to come back but I don't think fame will.

[@AU88]

One of the refreshing things about him is that he doesn’t seek fame. Seems not to care much for money.

[@blackfrancis33]

@@AU88 Definitely. He will be missed.

[@sam_s_]

I just wish we could have seen Khabib smesh Kamaru Usman.

[@naeemtahir2012]

DC love you brother

[@shamie6813]

Amazing career. Praise be to God. Great champion great father, great family man. GOAT Best p4p