DC & RC joined by Khabib Nurmagomedov [FULL SHOW - Oct. 26, 2021] ESPN MMA

Daniel Cormier & Ryan Clark are joined by Khabib Nurmagomedov to discuss how retirement has been, does he have the itch to return and expectations for Islam Makhachev this weekend.
2:45 - Khabib Nurmagomedov joins the show.
18:00 - Islam Makhachev & Khamzat Chimaev take center stage at UFC 267.
24:45 - Kayla Harrison’s prospects after PFL.
28:00 - Expectations for Claressa Shields in her 2nd MMA fight.
31:20 - Paulo Costa vs Marvin Vettori fallout.
37:50 - Matchmaking for Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz & Tony Ferguson.
45:10 - Tap in or Tap out.
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[@m_js5709]

Only Khabib would have the mindset to say "I'm only considered coach of the year because of my name and the hype. We have another coach at this team & his name is Javier Mendez". That's a humble brother right there & he never switched up.

[@adamllewellyn1264]

Whereas Conor would've spunked all over himself with a compliment like that.

[@Mace__Windu]

@@adamllewellyn1264 in the name of the galactic Senate of the republic you are under arrest

[@adamllewellyn1264]

@@Mace__Windu notice me senpai

[@Mace__Windu]

@@adamllewellyn1264 you will not be forgotten my apprentice join my army and seek out the grand master Lord teleportdinero

[@Mace__Windu]

@@adamllewellyn1264 Take a seat with the Jedi Council

[@shivanvlogs292]

Khabib roasting DC during his whole interview lmaoo

[@leozabo7251]

😆

[@darcebader2126]

@Kai Riggs Chill bro. Smoke a blunt

[@m_js5709]

@@darcebader2126 lolol deaded

[@jonasg9531]

@@darcebader2126 LMAO

[@matthijstb]

@Kai Riggs calling an MMA fighter a "coward" on the internet. Yeah, you hard mate😂

[@superfly19751]

DC regretting ever teaching Khabib English

[@supremepianist]

Haha 😂

[@chikuman6224]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fariasabir7978]

😂 lol

[@costanza7013]

Lmao😂😂

[@Archangeldominius]

Is he ever 😂😂😂 send me location

[@zephyrcarlos4481]

I dont want people to punch my head in sparring,I need my brain because I dont want to become like DC at 40 years old- Khabib

[@vision28390]

😂

[@Ohmz27]

Could watch Khabib and DC back and forth all day man, just pure wholesome comedy haha

[@Schnitzer325ci]

The love Khabib has for DC just proves how great of a guy Cormier is.

[@Ale-hh1xz]

He literally screamed at DC cause he was late

[@TheM.W]

@@Ale-hh1xz He was just playing with him lol. Khabib shouted only 2 people in his retirement speech when he said I love you coach Javier and I love you DC. That shows the love Khabib has for DC. It always surprises me how guys like you cannot read the social aspects of life. Do you go through life like zombies? I mean that in a genuine way

[@Ale-hh1xz]

@@TheM.W you know it since you were there with them right? Usually when I scream to my friends with a straight face I'm mad, lol. Khabib seems to be pretty pissed, and we know that he likes to give life lessons to anyone. Are they friends? Yeah. Khabib was mad? In my opinion, yes. Edit : Oh maybe you didn't know, there is a video that shows that, do you think it was cut since they were to nice to each other?

[@TheM.W]

@@Ale-hh1xz go find videos of Khabib joking with his coach Javier. You will see thathe almost always has a straight face. You're reading too much into it

[@bsar11]

@@Ale-hh1xz . He’s actually just trolling him my friend. It’s what they have been doing since they met. DC actually used to troll more until Khabib’s English became better and turned the tables lol.

[@Ben-xg7ig]

This is literally the 1st episode im actually going to watch since they started their new show lol and its only for khabib and DC😂

[@Amzyy]

No one cares fam

[@andyatmosphere]

Same! 😂

[@leozabo7251]

I was thinkin the same thing and then saw ur comment. Pure gold😁

[@Max_El-Cucuy_Holloway]

RC is really coming into his own, show is getting better as the chemistry builds

[@786_uk-ak47]

@@Amzyy harsh

[@Darko-ig3jt]

RC reading DC’s tweet killed me

[@ryeellz9967]

I was dying 😂

[@amirquraishi3729]

It was hilarious 😂😂

[@papi-sauce]

i m steal some dem lines for my girl

[@sarak4217]

🤣

[@Kalernor]

I don't care what anyone says, Ryan Clark is hilarious and this episode was really fun with the chemistry between DC, RC, and Khabib

[@dayday3688]

he had me cracking up lmao

[@hasanabbasi9000]

I fully hear why they hating on the positive successful black man

[@trinidaddy]

@@hasanabbasi9000 yeah bro they're hating on him because he's rich and black, that's why they all love DC, the poor white guy🤦‍♂️🙄

[@mO-op5rj]

@@trinidaddy they all hate DC 😂. I never get why honestly

[@loz1991]

@@hasanabbasi9000 someone sounds insecure about their skin colour. Get over yourself. Maybe it's because he comes on an MMA show and makes constant references towards sport that only Americans watch which alienates a large portion of their crowd

[@UchihaNolasco]

RC roasting DC like a holiday Turkey over that khabib tweet had me dying on freeway. What an incredible intro

[@kenanduman7199]

KHABIB THE GOAT

[@SLI756]

How many title defences again? Everyone knows it's Jones.

[@gamebredduramax71]

Not even close to goat status 😂

[@Amzyy]

Ain’t even top 5 get out 😂😂

[@Meltymorty]

Maybe the lw goat but of all time not even close when you got jones gsp silva even dj have better records

[@gannibal666]

NO

[@NennMichBoss]

Khabib just roasting DC is too funny

[@deluxedecoy]

When Khabib speaks, he doesn't really joke around. He speaks with intelligence. Always dropping some wisdom.

[@emanuelsantos5925]

Fighting is Khabib way of living and he takes it seriously.

[@Mrtnk700]

@@emanuelsantos5925 really?!

[@906AKORN]

He jokes around all the time.

[@shroomgod1990]

I love khabib. But he doesn’t drop knowledge. Relax there buddy.

[@906AKORN]

@@shroomgod1990 he does tho. Always on time, always doing his best, always trying to be humble, never ignorant about what he talks about. Always says listen to your coach be loyal take care of the ones around you. I don’t agree with all his religion talk but he is a wise mature intelligent person who speaks from the heart n has good discipline. You can take away a lot listening to khabib. But I do know he jokes around too. He was joking around most the interview. Which is kinda the opposite of what homie In the original comment said 😂

[@DHT2023]

RUSH HOUR 4 is finally gonna happen, starring KHABIB and DC😆

[@ElPersistente]

Actually want to see them in a movie

[@Dan-uy5ts]

Don't understand the hate on RC. He is doing great. I think MMA fans just want to compare him to Ariel. Guys, RC just started and getting better and better

[@johnathan5291]

He will be better than Ariel in no time

[@gaiusx287]

One other factor is that Ariel already had a name as an MMA reporter before hosting this show where nobody has heard of RC before. Was he even reporting on MMA before? I think if they got someone like Laura Sanko or Brett Okamoto, people would be more interested

[@rbriggs89]

@@gaiusx287 Brett? Really? 😂 That guy is boring.

[@DelwinCales]

He started very slow. He has progressively gotten better at it. Now he seem more relax, more fluent, and that is letting people know him better. He’s actually good in my opinion. Hopefully he becomes great with time.

[@XxPoizinivyxX]

Rc was a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers he won a super bowl

[@alexvasquez9806]

Always showing respect to those who rode with him to the top; especially Javier Mendez. God bless you all.

[@DIIO9999]

God aint real

[@Ehsan0121]

@@DIIO9999 then it shouldn't matter to you, move on.

[@seanmatthewking]

This is one of Khabib’s admirable characteristics.

[@horatiojones7960]

I really like their chemistry.

[@thebeatingcow595]

Yeah, DC and RC are finally coming along

[@ryan3390]

R.C. killed D.C. at the beginning of the video and at the beginning of the Khabib interview. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 D.C. is the Paulo Costa of AKA, he even had Khabib cracking up. 👏👏

[@jmj8710]

Khabib and DCs friendship is GOALS for sure. That’s true friendship and brotherhood luv

[@truthseeker96]

Goat Khabib!! 🐐🐐 This episode about to be the most watched episode on this show!!

[@suncaseen489]

C'mon. Stop it please. Arguably Lightweight GOAT, but that's where it stops. About the most watched episode - I think you're right. Especially since Ariel left. This is DC saving the show with his friend. Feel bad for DC because he's so positive but this show is finished. Only episodes like this will make it. Usual ones won't pass 150-200k views.

[@y0_n0id63]

For about 15 minutes DC was under fire. I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the KO. That was one of the best roasts!

[@ameenkamal1691]

Khabib and DC have a brotherly chemistry that is so candid and casual. you can see its all love. Always refreshing to see the two legends going at it 😂

[@mialiu9289]

It's so funny when khabib says DC always late

[@ChriStayChiefin]

“You are the Paulo Costa of Aka” Khabib: : 😂 - 😦😮

[@kokofitfaded]

This is an episode worth tuning in for 📺

[@sousou021000]

This episode is gold . Khabib is on 🔥🔥🔥

[@casus4781]

Oh man, I miss Khabib so much, what a treasure. And Khabib and DC is an unmatched dynamic duo LOL. What a treat.

[@sebastienplantejean7095]

Khabib is the most humble about himself. When I heard people talk about coach of the year I was like no lol. Usman , Gaethje and rose have coach of the year right now imo

[@ericrenediaz6670]

I agree

[@Blueicyyy]

Javier Mendez better

[@Kjarw]

Trevor Whitman def up there and if rose gaethje and usman all win their fights at 268 there’s no one else in the convo

[@smalam64]

@@Kjarw coach Jav fan here, but Trevor Whitman is top right now

[@healthyandrew5294]

@@Kjarw rose and usman were UFC champions already. Gaethe is champion in previous organization.

[@kamanuikerisiano1749]

Dc “ he really asked for a title fight after beating pat healy” 😂😂😂

[@Ultimatemea]

Love how real and authentic Khabib is💯

[@manbetterunderstand]

Absolutely love the chemistry between DC and Khabib!

[@chrissearl796]

Ryan Clark has IMPRESSED me from day one - this was his best work so far, in the presence of two legends. Ryan, you've earned all my respect my man!

[@uaintshyt5518]

Ryan Clark has been a Hall Of Fame NFL Player way before Khabib retired bro lmaoooo

[@user-jx6zx4ie6j]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one to notice. He belongs with TNT, not ESPN. Pay the man, he's fair and approachable while having fun with it. This is what we want to see. RC, DEMAND MORE MONEY FROM ESPN or LEAVE brother. Stay with DC though, the duo is amazing. TNT just needs to hire you both full time for combat sports coverage. Then Eventually if Khabib joins you guys, it would be a GOLDMINE!

[@frod730]

Khabib’s face after the Paulo Costa reference is priceless

[@msh870]

Khabib roasting DC. The love Khabib has for DC, is incredible.

[@yusefrodgers5828]

Khabib jumping out of the cage after the Conor fight and going after his team after is aging well lol. Dudes a badass and demands respect.

[@nicksprofile]

RC calling DC the Paulo Costa of AKA and Khabib’s reaction was the best part of this whole episode 😂😂😂

[@fg5392]

Francis Ngannou leaving the gym because of his coach "just wanted to be famous" and Khabib giving all the credit to Javier Mendez. It kind of gives you a perspective on the winner mindset

[@billycost893]

Look into Francis' old coach. That guy is a creep man.

[@fg5392]

@@billycost893 I don't think so man, he's training Gane possibly future champ and Dana White himself said it. Francis' ego is too big

[@egenzie]

Francis got better leaving his coach it’s obvious.

[@shroomgod1990]

@@fg5392 You just contradicted yourself

[@Ezol1]

Francis left because traveling got too much. He also always wanted to live in the states. Don’t buy into all the drama and gossip dammit

[@Cardsfan4life07]

Khabib should pursue comedy after he’s done with MMA 😂

[@abirch2014]

RC is pretty funny lol. I don’t think that gag will ever get old.

[@sbfsteven5008]

Yeah he’s a good guy it’s just a weird pairing by ESPN. At least he’s learning

[@MS-dc2tt]

He’s pretty cringe and should stick to football cause he ruins the show.

[@justingravelle3649]

Ya I enjoyed the ribbing

[@keiscoronado6735]

It won’t, it’s funny because it’s dcs thing and RC always beats him at it😂

[@justingravelle3649]

@@keiscoronado6735 was actually good material lol

[@Shemzinho]

15:35 I am crying at Khabib’s reaction

[@Glendavideos]

Lmao that was so funny 😂

[@truthspeakerlive]

Love Khabib and DC bromance!

[@therealdivineinsight7]

The 🦅 is the definition of what every Martial Artist should be & in all honesty the embodiment of what every man should be like💯 He is not only humble, but he stands on morals & principals at all times. You can't beat that.

[@danielgovender5263]

Rc making fun of DC was the funniest thing I've seen all week😂😂😂

[@rendezvouz001]

Pancake and tiramisu is the best duo UFC ever had 🤗 pure brotherhood. And the love letter is mind blowing 🤣

[@quantumvijay3720]

"DC is Paulo Costa of AKA".... brilliant line from RC

[@syphonunfiltered]

I love how Ryan roasts DC for his adoration of Khabib 😂

[@Theeagleedits]

It's the best episode of DC and RC show. Khabib is on fire 🔥😂

[@socktier6334]

How tf did that khabib interview turn into khabib and rc roasting dc lol

[@shroomgod1990]

We need a DC & Khabib podcast

[@benjaminrichard7741]

Dan vs Islam is going to be a great fight!

[@chinnappakalyal8496]

DC getting roasted left, right and center by Khabib and RC. Enjoyed the convo so much, more of these please. Love from 🇮🇳

[@FranciscoGarcia-yt2jm]

I loved that love letter to Khabib, that’s how DC really feels about him.

[@Leglocker]

Khabib: I need brain. Me too buddy me too

[@bigsmick399]

LOOOOOL

[@MJ-ec6sh]

Maaaaaannn I LOVE to see KHabib and DC together

[@anandalye7115]

at 15:36 Khabib and DC had the exact same reaction. The chemistry between them is unreal !

[@danawhite1627]

Whole episode khabib trolled DC

[@socktier6334]

12:58 that comment actually hurt dc lol he had flashbacks to getting knocked out by stipe

[@rajeev203]

Yea that was a bit too much

[@reemraw9956]

The most 10/8 rounds in COMBAT SPORTS HISTORY!!! Including boxing!! Nobody can tell me he isn’t the GOAT. I put that on Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov!!! Rest easy. 🙏🏿

[@anasshahid224]

Love Khabib and DC’s brotherhood 🙌

[@remar-6]

Such a shame he retired when he did but gotta do what ya gotta do.

[@jobbermania]

These dudes killed it this episode! Love the show and how well DC & RC have built up their chemistry so far

[@Habibiz1]

Khabibgang are taking over the MMA UFC bellator PFL EFC Talk the talk and walk the walk not the whiskey guy 🤣

[@xwiggles08]

This show should be Khabib and DC the entire season. No offense but idk who the other Random guy talking is and how did he not know Jan was 38 we need ex fighters hosting.

[@MS-dc2tt]

The other dude is some hardcore football fanboy, who thinks he’s a hardcore mma fan, but is actually a glorified casual.

[@anonymous108]

@@MS-dc2tt Yup, this shows a joke but I’ll toon in for Khabib rare interviews.

[@7reasons617]

Y’all dudes stay hatin on RC. And he isn’t a fanboy he’s a former player. Dude is making improvements.

[@mitweakz866]

I love Khabib , I agree in many things and disagree in other ... But in general a good man and great fighter

[@mvpodcast3513]

RC needs to get more respect. He’s doing such a good job.

[@coffeetalk924]

DC and RC are the BEST! What chemistry and no one even comes close!

[@nathCO3023]

You killed it today Ryan! Good stuff bro

[@user-zb1bn1lj6z]

The person who inspires me

[@zenebusman8575]

Khabib 😍 👑👑🐻🦅🐐

[@Capital-gg9wu]

Khabib explains everything with great details, made me feel like I'am cornering someone 😅

[@arthurmancini7249]

Thanks Ryan and dc I needed this episode lol

[@ramiroramirezjr3370]

Excited to hear from the GOAT

[@samael3223]

The goat? Lmao not even close 🤣

[@gamebredduramax71]

Definitely not the goat.

[@goatmansasquatch1485]

Jon is on ? Where?

[@rexyz5875]

@@goatmansasquatch1485 beating his wife and kids

[@goatmansasquatch1485]

@@rexyz5875 timestamp?

[@royalbee9088]

Khabib and dc need to do a show they could do mainstream because they are so funny together ❤

[@beastmode8601]

Khabib 🦅🤴🔥🐐

[@MS-MS11]

RC did a superb job interviewing two legends. Khabib English improved and he's focusing on better things now🐐.

[@shko-mi]

Honestly, that love-letter was hilarious.

[@quadzilla561]

This show is awesome af 🔥

[@scottsilva720]

First off the top thank you khabib for your time 2nd great show 3rd Islam's a future champ and chimiav as well in the UFC peace out DC RC

[@JD-vince-21]

They are good together! I can appreciate the banter between the 2

[@alexmulugeta9582]

RC: DC your are the paulo costa of AKA 🤣😂

[@WesternCommie]

Khabib made this good.

[@bbcmotd]

DC: "growing up in Michigan is hard" Dagestan & Chechnya: "hold on brother I'm fighting bears and terrorists rn"

[@dannyburns9850]

You got the man! This is first time I am obliged to watch ESPN and this podcast. Congratulations ! Ratings def up !

[@khanktg8135]

Wow I'm so happy, don't expect this interview

[@jaimeaguirre9695]

RC “You were like a Paulo Costa of AKA” 😂😂😂💀💀💀💀

[@ashwinravi3973]

“Hazmat michaev” - Ryan Clark

[@home111]

Love this Episode man ✊great Job

[@chrismahoney4972]

This is the best episode I’ve ever seen

[@alcottdevalte7440]

This show should have been Khabib and DC breaking down fights every single week, just imagine that :-) At least they gotta do a food show together some day...

[@justinthompson5282]

RC does a good job. What is it with the hate?

[@alcottdevalte7440]

@@justinthompson5282 Nobody is hating, but we have always wanted a show with Khabib and DC, and when Ariel went away from ESPN, we all expected something big for DC and the new show, maybe Chael or Khabib as co-hosts...

[@justinthompson5282]

@@alcottdevalte7440 Y’all really thought Khabib was gonna work for ESPN? Lol haha. Chael I get, but they make enough money having them on 2 different shows. I think as MMA fan we gotta be okay with ppl outside of it talking from time to time

[@AcidGlow]

*With punching my head, I stop. I need my brain.🧠 I don't want to be like DC* 🤣

[@marshallhannon2088]

Is there anyone in this world more humble than Khabib??? I literally don’t understand how anyone in this entire world, who can’t only respect and absolutely admire this human being. He is a true icon and a role model of how a human should be.

[@freePalestine510]

Best MMA show at the moment!

[@keiscoronado6735]

DC, DC, this episode is funny brother I’m loving this show please never stop making episodes

[@NoorEhtisham]

“HAZMAT MICHAEV” cmon RC 😂😂

[@Thenotorious998]

How greatfull im for this video thank you so much

[@alqawi3874]

Khabib and dc are LEGENDS. FOR life. End off. I swear guys. These two made many people happy and pass years. Ameen to dc and Khabib. And the other brother bravo 👏

[@HevyToy]

Khabib and dc ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aziznmnm587]

Man, forget about that DC & Khabib being best friends, we want to see more of RC and Khabib being best friends. 😂😂😂😂

[@humanform5354]

Khabib spilling the beans on DC is absolute gold. I love the both of them together...

[@teasquared09]

I salute you two for creating this show.