Georges St-Pierre reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement at UFC 254 | Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show

Georges St-Pierre speaks with Ariel Helwani after UFC 254 as he recaps Khabib Nurmagomedov’s win vs. Justin Gaethje by submission. GSP (4:46) reacts to Khabib’s retirement announcement after talk in the media about the two of them potentially fighting in the future.
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[@seanmyers2682]

Look at GSP being a total class act. True sportsmanship.

[@buckodonnghaile4309]

He never disappoints in that respect.

[@HT.100]

I wonder why people still gravitate towards a degenerate like Conor

[@christopherohare6276]

GSP is the goat inside and outside of the cage

[@KrypTonIItezz]

Doesn’t matter what you think of khabib that was an amazing performance.

[@seanmyers2682]

@@buckodonnghaile4309 It's refreshing to say the least.

[@ceez2140]

Khabib: I'm retiring Lightweights: Alhumdulilah

[@anoo83]

You cracked me 🤣

[@PopsSoda]

Perfect 👌🏻

[@danish-Le-Ashraf]

😀🤣🤣

[@dienfhet5179]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mejamakan3054]

after khabib...there only champion among the losers left...😂😂😂😂

[@imran101]

Khabib has always said that GSP is his idol. You know you've made it when your idol praises you for 20 straight minutes.

[@Moath1277]

I wouldn’t use the word idol, perhaps inspiration is more fitting

[@imran101]

@@Moath1277 Agreed, "inspiration" is better fitting.

[@orangeflamesushi5231]

Why not idol?

[@imran101]

@@orangeflamesushi5231 The term "idol" is often attributed to someone or something that transcends all forms of criticism thus demands absolute loyaly. Although I used the term more leniently, the term "inspiration" seems to be more appropriate given the situation. Peace

[@mr.cannedble9724]

@@orangeflamesushi5231 idol is more soft to describe someone like khabib. He is fighter not someone from dancing,singing, acting or artist

[@Habs31]

“I would never do that to khabib because of the circumstances behind his retirement”. That right there is the class act gsp. The sport needs more champs like khabib and gsp

[@Captain_Turducken]

100% the best role model in all of mixed martial arts. Might be 1A and 1B between GSP and Khabib. These are two people who have elevated the sport to new limits through not only excellence in the octagon, but excellence of character.

[@Habs31]

@hhhk20 lol and why tf did you think id care about what you have to say?😂 feel better now “big” guy

[@rrvd689]

@C Rizzy who was talkîng about his father,religion,wife

[@1966cambo]

@@rrvd689 right, not a great example like GSP is!

[@1966cambo]

@C Rizzy don’t forget the video that was leaked of Khabib disrespecting a homeless person! So many of his fans have tried to explain it away but the truth is he was having fun at someone else’s expense plain and simple!

[@MetallicAddict15]

When GSP is fanboying over you, you know you've made it in life

[@sainttrunks1982]

he does that for every champ

[@MetallicAddict15]

@@sainttrunks1982 He called his career perfect. Don't think he's ever said that about anyone

[@azhar7591]

@@MetallicAddict15 exactly 💯💯

[@Snippets635]

@@MetallicAddict15 exactly

[@one0onelion248]

It's pretty wild because there's a ufc 209 embedded video where GSP sees khabib and wishes him luck. Khabib looked star struck and now GSP saying these amazing compliments about him. The world works in amazing ways.

[@alex__2265]

Khabib's fearlessness to walk down & even chase down Gaethje standing up was unbelievable to watch.

[@olbaprabocse9940]

Definitely... Plus he stood toe to toe with conor and dustin.

[@dubenstein6347]

It's f*cking crazy how the last crop of top guys all ended up in that position seated against the cage while Khabib ties their legs up..

[@edwardallan5633]

He is soooooo gooood...pressure brotha

[@RichardCookerly]

Seriously. Especially after seeing what he did to Furguson

[@KiLLaBushWooKiE]

@@olbaprabocse9940 but they didn't look the same cos of the fear of takedowns. They looked hesitant and then realise its hard to strike when ur being pressured alot. Plus khabib striking is very decent with a defence so never gonna take a big shot as he doesn't over commit.

[@adeel.travel]

Khabib: "I'm retiring" Connor: "Al hamdulilla"

[@twatik]

Lmaooooo, porier and everyone khabib has beat be like alhammdulilah

[@survivalistnomad9507]

Don't put honorable man with a prostitute in the same sentence.

[@devin.53o]

@@survivalistnomad9507 ik take khabib out of that sentence

[@Amaro123456]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha this is sooo good . I think he really say this lol

[@devin.53o]

@@RayKalR9 good one

[@goosemcgee6247]

GSP is the type of guy that would be a fantastic next door neighbor.

[@schwabentalsocorro6070]

Khabib: "I'm retiring" Connor: "Al hamdulilla"

[@rahimchaudry9844]

@@schwabentalsocorro6070 not funny

[@rahimchaudry9844]

@Dutch van der Linde thats why it has 0 likes and obviously you'd think its funny you're not a muslim mocking another religions words make you feel good about yourself

[@rahimchaudry9844]

@Dutch van der Linde here comes the classic line my friends are this to justify and to make yourself feel like you aint racist

[@boxingmmacars23]

@Dutch van der Linde im muslim and i have no problem with that .. dont mind this guy

[@lonewander6772]

"I was impressed by his performance" -GSP

[@billbailey8628]

Out of everything he said....

[@ashutoshdube6560]

Finally 😂😂

[@AntJonez218]

Lmao i was thinkin that right when ariel asked him that question. Bispings Imitation of GSP is classic 🤣

[@AnkushSharmaIN]

Took him long enough

[@dx2327]

was scrolling down for this :D

[@RexxorDDG]

When Justin said he was gonna put Khabib fans in tears, he was not lying lol

[@Exposing21]

Lol forreal

[@GTanya07]

true 😭😭😭

[@10EliasA]

he never said that

[@ForceGhostAnakin]

He never said that...

[@hi-tych]

You got them jokes!!!! Lol

[@adrianogomes1871]

"I pay a room for you at a quiet place but don't drink alcohol" Hahahaha Khabib to GSP - Respect

[@hyper550]

Can you guys just imagine the press conference Gsp: ya I think khabib may be the greatest, ya know all he’s done over the years and how dominantt he was. Khabib: no no stop gsp the greatest don’t listen to this guy, to humble this guy here.

[@tuahsakato17]

I can totally imagine that happening lmao. They are both looks so wholesome XD

[@eazyeddy4899]

@@tuahsakato17 hugs in between rounds as well

[@mahariharith340]

seriously, right? It would be total bonkers. I mean the PC for Khabib and Holloway was great and respectful enough BUT PC for Khabib and GSP? Both are exceptional humble AND respectful champions, non-trash talkers with MASSIVE worldwide followers, I could see the main difference already compared with other fights PC. Other PC: I am so good, see my past accomplishments, see all my opponents bad stuffs. Im gonna win. Khabib/GSP PC; Khabib: I know i am good with unbeaten 29-0 winning streak and #1 P4P BUT pls respect my opponent, he is soo good and amazing. He is a 2 division champion and retired as a champion, he is the greatest and my idol. GSP: No no brother, i know i am very good, a two division champion, but Khabib is the most dominant and scariest fighter ever, totally unbeaten in 11 years with 29-0 record. Its crazy ad you grew up wrestling bears. I watched all your fights where you totally bullied all UFC best fighters. You made me want to learn more and more about fighting. Total bromance.

[@dustingaethje1332]

@@eazyeddy4899 Wrestling / jiu jitsu hugs during rounds, smiles in between 🤣🤣🤣

[@Hollowsmith]

Khabib: 29-0 against humans, 1-0 against bears, 0-1 against his father after he jumped out of the cage. Respect. Enjoy retirement, GOAT.

[@dondada7058]

I was cutting onions when I read this comment.

[@justinstraw3832]

Correction. He is 0-2 as he was schooled by Vladimir Putin too.

[@VegetaLaunchedFinalFlash]

0 1 to the great Abdulmanap Nourmagomedov may he Rest In Power.

[@romeomonteverde]

Perfect

[@havok3344]

He’s prob put 10 bears to sleep in his childhood.

[@user-kf1nm1bw8r]

GOAT recognises GOAT

[@saira761]

Absolutely

[@Snippets635]

Absolutely... both are legends

[@santiagoarce5672]

That's not how the word GOAT works

[@santiagoarce5672]

@@bork3592 Oof. Did he say khabib is better than him?

[@santiagoarce5672]

@@bork3592 I don't honestly. Just want to see them both retired and happy

[@nadeemshokat4314]

Massive respect to GSP, very humble and honest, speaks his heart.

[@kevenlemos3059]

GSP: "He's a perfect role model for the community". The most humble and the most high.. G.O.A.T

[@pacotocino6034]

Yes, khabib is the Goat

[@emrhasn8071]

@@pacotocino6034 both

[@KuyaBryan]

Both GSP and Khabib are great fighters and very humble.

[@baileystrike7669]

Only problem with gsp though he was cheating back in day 1 of the reasons he left when testing got better.

[@joeye7518]

@@baileystrike7669 you have absolutely no proof of that. Circumstantial evidence is not proof of anything.

[@BigPerc17]

2 of the top 3 ever

[@gabrieldutoit1850]

Khabib will smash him

[@baileystrike7669]

@@joeye7518 believe what you want remember when his corner used to put Vaseline on his back and shoulders

[@sportsfan_913]

Really sucks Khabib's final fight had to happen in a empty arena. No one deserved a huge ovation more than him. At the same time it was more emotional hearing his sighs/deep breaths so clear.

[@Nocturnal02]

Man that's tough. 😔

[@petruspinotti4507]

Cant agree more Im so overwhelmed 😣

[@Snake_holiday]

it's bittersweet. what you say is true but part of me is happy he was able to hush the arena down to have that moment of silence after the fight where he got down on his knees and just let everything go. such a raw moment that might not have been possible with thousands of screaming fans present

[@TheShakan973]

@Mike '2blac' Perry are you dumb?

[@weebey1409]

It’s lonely and quiet at the top 🦅🦅

[@allpurp0se]

GSP himself is a GOAT what a disciplined fighter and humble human being.

[@amazereels4485]

But he's not undefeated

[@dynamitecity9667]

@@amazereels4485 True, though he did avenge those losses by dominant performances. Still one of the greatest

[@pumpkinman5954]

Uman bean

[@hyhxoxo___5330]

@@amazereels4485 but but but he is two division champ & beat bj penm twice and avenged his losses GOAT

[@user-xg6sx5ev9u]

@@amazereels4485 rather have two lost at the begining of my career but three times more title defenses and two weight class champions

[@alfiesolomons2015]

There is a lightyear of difference between the GOAT GSP and that roidhead Jon jones GSP and Khabib = class 👌👌

[@Matt-by3yd]

GSP is class. Khabib, I’m not so sure about that

[@caninecurry5823]

You're clearly forgetting about the "king", and double champ... 😂😁

[@MrYaqub8]

@@Matt-by3yd why not

[@SMillers111]

@@Matt-by3yd sounds like you are a McNugget fan ;)

[@innosanto]

GSP has a good approach. On one hand there is goat on another hand there is not goat.

[@djdoomy]

The legend famous for saying “I’m not impressed by your performance” just said “I was impressed by his performance”. That says a lot...

[@11FBA11]

He was still throwing subtle shade at Anderson Silva, but he was right overall in that you have to realize when its time to retire.

[@lohengrin5530]

​@Naoki Yoshida_ Fan I'm sure Khabib would be more than happy to come out of retirement for 2 seconds to knock you out.

[@11FBA11]

And lets be completely honest. GSP was also talking about himself. Why come out of retirement just to get knocked out? Of course he is not going to push for a Khabib fight. It has nothing to do with "class". He sees how Silva is getting beat now, and Silva was always better than GSP, so he doesn't want the same to happen to him.

[@djdoomy]

@Naoki Yoshida_ Fan cmon man don’t be salty; it’s Khabib’s retirement.

[@chriskennedy7534]

That was trash talk for GSP Back in the day And of course he apologised, as soon as he heard it correctly ONE of the VERY BEST HUMANS to grace the MMA game

[@yazzhsh]

This guy is so classy. Him and Khabib are definitely GOATS.

[@ThySickn3ss]

@Carlos Ayala G greatest of all time

[@Sultaanash]

@@ThySickn3ss Greatest Of All Time Status

[@DC-zi6se]

GSP doesn't have a jealousy or malice bone in his body. He's really the man. Real life Superman. 😂

[@alberthreign8288]

Jon jones is the real goat believe that

[@NuwandaLunaDragon]

@@alberthreign8288 eyepokes, doping, running...

[@jnike4230]

Honestly this dude is 100 percent class.what a great interview

[@MrAndrei4777]

What a nice guy St-Pierre is actually. He clearly didn't eat too many shots in his head.

[@HailieSelassII020]

Smartest champ in the history of the ufc BY FAR. Thats what partially made him such a menace as well, his ability to adapt; to make a new fightplan during the fight, to analyze and react, but in general in his way of approaching his fights as well.

[@pakhtun7639]

see his interviews of seeing aliens dude, he has some issues in the head as well he see things sometimes, hopefully they are resolved now.

[@MrAndrei4777]

@@pakhtun7639 lol, I see them too on lsd/shrooms. It has to be freaky to see them while clean 🤪

[@ToddDCLT4]

Lol Khabib in acting Thanos: I have all the infinity stones. Khabib: Send me location.

[@noobiewatcherz9938]

NO .... Thanos would tell Khabib to find him the infinity stones .. then Khabib would say "send me location" .. LOL

[@kedovey6953]

@@noobiewatcherz9938 sukhaaa

[@raeyadmasu1590]

Khabib: "So is it Smash or maybe Smesh, what you think?" Director: "Thats not the line Khabib"

[@mauriclem75]

"Give me the location" He has already his lines :D

[@Taijhrobnson]

The avengers after fighting Thanos: Khabib you were supposed to be here! Khabib: send me location! Everyone say I suppose to fight but no one send location.

[@KerioFive]

I was impressed by your performance

[@stephenleskow7959]

Read this is gsp’s voice lol

[@y2jfan1998]

If GSP came out after the fight and said this, it would've been a picture perfect ending.

[@emjay2d]

@@stephenleskow7959 we all did :) hahahhaha. id love for khabib to stay retired. lets not do this stupid dance. but i DO believe hes open to gsp :)

[@KerioFive]

@@y2jfan1998 man, so true 😂

[@SwMexican]

😂😂

[@bradcarter8174]

This is why GSP is so respected, a legend that has alot of class,and style, and has a funny side also. 😎👍

[@johnnymelendez4836]

This is why GSP is admired and respected in my book a true gentleman. Khabib is on the same level warrior and gentleman.🥊👌🗽🇺🇸😇

[@netguru598]

He retired and thanked Gaejthe for his help in preparation for one of his earlier fights. Khabib was like a breath of fresh air in UFC !

[@MindGamingMantis]

Yes, he would.

[@TheComicalUsername]

Gaethje*

[@jumbees5524]

Class Act

[@jubreakitjubawdit5188]

Indeed...Khabib changed my perspective I had since he jumped into the crowd. I now respect Khabib alot more. Good job Sir.

[@leonardorodriguez9919]

Bro I know Khabib has grown up this year but he had a reputation of being a bully to other fighters with his guys before, how people forget facts people are prisoners of the moment

[@scottmorrison8038]

1. Don’t kill John Wick’s dog ✅ 2. Don’t battle with Eminem ✅ 3. Don’t send Khabib your location ✅

[@balleck76]

true , it's really dam true

[@m.b.593]

Haha good stuff!

[@kiezersosay49]

No

[@hariskhan3761]

Lmao!! Very well said. That cracked me up.

[@colin6673]

@Arsenal K No

[@SagaciousTv]

Both GSP and Khabib are incredible role models in MMA. I’m almost glad they didn’t fight. Different eras

[@campingalbertacanada248]

Let them bask in that glory! They both deserve to live with their own victories in their own time. Agreed.

[@peasantarcher7053]

I'm glad you not going to ref their fight if they do fight.

[@redpanda7410]

George is an absolute class act - always humble. This is the stuff legends are made of...

[@randalltrantham5082]

"I would never dare to do that, b/c of the circumstances." Wow, what class.

[@jaydeleon695]

For anyone who's asking what Martial Arts is. That Quote is exactly it; character, respect, humility.

[@peterorosz9278]

this is what you call class vs no class

[@mmastatusquo3190]

it's really beautiful to see

[@zamzamxiv]

@@peterorosz9278 where is the no class? This is just about gsp and khabib being good sportmans, what are you on about?

[@smokey6455]

@@zamzamxiv I think he was just making a joke by quoting a line said by Tito Ortiz to Chael Sonnen.

[@oscarward7348]

Justin : im a D1 wrestler Khabib: you ever wrestle a bear

[@zeaferjones1404]

It was Khabib's striking that won him this fight. He did struggle to get a take down in the first round which has never happened to him before.

[@arcreturns4604]

@@zeaferjones1404 didn’t even try to get one lol

[@amadeuschavez.]

@@zeaferjones1404 Have you seen Khabib’s fight vs Tibau? Lol

[@zaer-ezart]

@@zeaferjones1404 he didn't struggle, it's just that Justin wouldn't stop walking back, but the second he stopped khabib got him

[@Jealod24]

Zeafer Jones yea, watch again... he tried twice and got the second one. Keep in mind that a lot of times he shoots for a takedown but also to close distance for close boxing, then reshoot. The entire point of him the first round was to wear Justin down... khabib said he would wear him down, and when he did shoot and make full contact he absolutely dominated Justin, took him down, passed and mounted easily. Second round he was kicked, shot as he was going down, got a leg and dominated again. I'm shocked how easy he made it look on the ground

[@EscapePlanSkateboarding]

I wish I was just a tad bit as positive as GSP man..

[@mixedmartialarts8123]

You SURELY can do it, bro! ALWAYS SEE THE GLASS AS HALF FULLY AND NEVER AS HALF EMPTY😉

[@ciisehaashiabdi9165]

V

[@bbcmotd]

Khabib's speech after the fight, translation: "And now for my fans, and it would not be quite right to say "to my fans from Russia", so let's say "to all Russian-speakers", thank you so much, when I started all of this in 2008, and when I signed for UFC and had the first fight in 2012, many didn't believe in me, many thought it would be impossible. I'm a simple guy from a regular village in the mountains of Dagestan, who came over here. Just yesterday my brother told me: "According to Google you are the most discussed person on the planet". I simply couldn't believe it, because if you can imagine, I never had any of this on my mind, it was just my father and I dreaming of becoming the champion one day. I could have never imagined so much could happen to me. If you have parents, be close to them, and that's it. I have only one parent left, my mother. I would like to dedicate more time to her".

[@briklife6183]

Thank you friend

[@mariaaziz7442]

Awesome translation man 👍btw where is your youtube banner image from? 🔥

[@ETS186]

Bro..thanks for this. Everytime he gave a post fight comment in russian i always thought it'd be more or less the same. this was so much more.

[@MANSA-ALI-A]

Thanks for the translation man I was wondering what he said in Russian. He really is an honourable man and it's a fact that we all should cherish our parents firstly.

[@in2theheart]

Mad props! Follow ur heart

[@MultiOnemanga]

Khabib: I'm retiring Lightweights: Alhamdulillah

[@muhammadzubair9864]

😂😂😂

[@syedhussain4764]

Dam the most underrated comment

[@mdrehan8342]

@Alexander_Caustic_ Nox thank god

[@part1801]

True that, they're all like, Thank you🙂

[@mr.universe1907]

I've only seen this same comment 3 times since yesterday

[@dehman6836]

GSP grows in your eye every time he speaks so passionately about other MMA fighters of his caliber.

[@TakoNekko]

I freakin love both GSP and Kabib. Both of them are amazing human beings and great role models.

[@meatyguy3294]

“What we do is the sport, the sport doesn’t go beyond human side” --GSP such a legend

[@bobbyknuckles1457]

Huh? I don't get it

[@lorenzo399]

Yeah I don’t get it. Maybe I’m confused because I’m expecting it to be more profound than it actually sounds 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@lorenzo399]

I think he’s saying that Khabib’s just a human lol

[@bobbyknuckles1457]

@@lorenzo399 fair enough. But I'm sitting here thinking 154 people get it and I don't hahahah

[@abdulkarimy5949]

Gsp is living legend of mixed martial arts

[@xiv.m]

“fighting someone who has the aura of invincibility is very scary, but also very exciting for a competitor” Respect to both Legends!

[@ismailnyc6004]

This man has something that Connor will never have ..it’s called class .

[@JIZQU]

man Georges St-Pierre should be involved more . his outlook and thoughts on things in MMA is so good . he really is a great champion and person .

[@xxfaze_brock_beast_lesnar_3891]

We don't deserve him

[@justinstraw3832]

Not just in MMA but in life in general too he has bright practical outlook and perspective.

[@trailsandtribulations7137]

He does French commentary for the UFC!

[@FNGPREPPER]

Motivational speaker!!!!

[@stevenjohnson9466]

@@trailsandtribulations7137 really? i had no idea. I mean it makes sense that UFC has commentary in all popular languages. But i didn't even know he worked with the UFC at all. Would you say he's equivalent to what Cormier's doing?

[@artiew8718]

"I am impressed by your performance" - Georges St-Pierre

[@Twest47]

Great comment mate was looking for it xD

[@vasyasol]

imprezzed

[@kottonmouthkings001]

I was not impressed by your comment

[@gladiatorscoops]

Loving the comments section here, massive respect to all the great comments and to the great man himself GSP and of course to Khabib

[@milanw_]

“we all have our window of being the greatest of all time” that’s so true, i was the greatest of all time for 0 seconds around when i was five years old. best times.

[@ikhan2181]

29-0 Never dropped Never cut Never bled TBE Habib Nurmagomedov Alhamdulillah

[@zenebusman8575]

Alhamdullahi

[@ThunderDomeBoxingTalk]

Never hurt. Never lost a round.

[@turkandazerbrothersforever8305]

Alhamdulillah

[@turkandazerbrothersforever8305]

@@jay856nj No

[@silverice9]

Islam (Makachev) is right about women. Inshallah, brothers.

[@saeedsnne]

Listening to my Hero talk about my Hero

[@azca659]

Truly is man

[@oxfordfumble]

Same!

[@ezenatiello2017]

Ace dislike that

[@farhanaabzmell272]

Same bro

[@bonanza06]

That's the happiest I've ever seen GSP :) The degree of his respect for Khabib (the man) and Khabib's accomplishments just radiates.

[@sumerg3800]

very kind hearted man, as it s obvious from the light of his face, great to listen to you GSP!!

[@manalkhan007]

GSP is so effortlessly cool. His humility and personality traits show that he has been raised by a good family. Cheers to you champ..

[@dickheadcentral6974]

Couldn't agree anymore 👌

[@muhammedPies]

Not just GSP but also Gaethje I dont care what his critics have to say, in my eyes Gaethje his still a true warrior, at least he didn't make excuses like McGregor and tell the world He won 2nd or 3rd round against Khabib. This Gaethje guy on the other hand, took it like a man, in a humble way, He still made a positive out of his defeat, showed true sportsmanship and respect and even congratulated khabib and the fight for his father. His clearly a decent wonderful human being, and since Khabib has retired, I have now my own favourite fighter and that's Gaethje. I hope He now goes onto become the New light weight champion of the World in the next year or so to come.

[@manalkhan007]

@@muhammedPies Gaethje seems like a good human being, but no way he is as good a fighter as GSP or Khabib. He has to work a long way up and prove himself before he can be named among the GOATs..

[@cappy2282]

Lol I know, he's just a super likable guy and a class act

[@tropickman]

My favorite UFC star beside Khabib. Watched so many of GSP's fights with friends, screaming our heads off as he was dismantling his opponents. I have equal respect for both GSP and Khabib; there are many similarities between them, not only in their winning performances and domination, but also between their personal values, legacies, and how they impacted and improved the sport. I firmly believe that GSP was one of the dominant forces for USADA rules to come through. Khabib was a voice behind bringing back respect within the sport. Both were INSTRUMENTAL as UFC ambassadors. I think Khabib vs GSP may take place at 165 LBS., but obviously outside of UFC, and likely as a charity event.

[@faulpelzforeveh1778]

GSP was impressed by his performance.

[@pvanwienen]

Yes the Eagle has landed ! !

[@stevekelly6190]

I honestly think kahbib is the GOAT.GSP second Jones 3rd

[@mbenlahrech]

I think not everyone got the ref 😅😂😂😂 ☝️😁

[@wearelimitless5443]

I see what you did there.

[@user-tb5ie4tw7b]

@@stevekelly6190 1Gsp , 2anderson silva, 3 john jones, 4 habib , ; 5 a goat in the making comining soon : israel adesanya.

[@johnhagebeuk8]

The respect under these fighters is the best of it. I love this so much! If Khabib watch this interview his heart will heal for sure. Thanks Georges 🙏

[@javityahsi4382]

GPS what an amazing guy, great to see an athlete that is so intelligent, humble and respectful.

[@patrickjames163]

Khabib the only MMA fighter to impress GSP. Achievement unlocked: Impressed Impress GSP.

[@usmanpurnomo7983]

Legend

[@vibe9155]

GSP said he was “extremely” impressed with Izzy as well.

[@JJandoONER]

this is just not true.

[@mimo1983]

@Ibrahim Adigüzel He would be if he hadn't just bitched out wihtout facing him.

[@xlllancelytellx]

Respect gained *gta font*

[@drsavage3262]

I felt so heartbroken watching Khabib fall to his knees and cry for his father, I'm glad he retired on top after his mother told him that without his father he shouldn't be fighting anymore. If that doesn't touch your soul you might as well be a zombie. Respect to Khabib.. The best to ever do it!

[@zenebusman8575]

😭😭😭😭

[@ivotenotocensorship5247]

Cry me a river. He will fight gsp eventually dont worry sweetheart

[@YersiniaPestisNPO]

Never welled up watching UFC but this was different

[@eliasekstrom6660]

Korean Zombie is not gonna like what you have to say. take it chill dude

[@ivotenotocensorship5247]

@@eliasekstrom6660 agreed 👍

[@checheppurnama6973]

What a guy. A true sportmanship, salute and big respect for GSP. Very humble, the positive character of champion. All the best for you GSP.

[@YogaNinja76]

A fighter who respects and a fan of another fighter genuinely! Priceless. The sports needs this

[@Trollseeder]

I just imagine Khabib watching this and hearing Georges telling him to enjoy life and to stay close with his family... then one of his kids walks in the room and asks Khabib to go play with them. Khabib smiles, looks at the screen and closes the TV. End of the legacy. Amazing.

[@zenebusman8575]

You are a good story teller

[@vitra4361]

If they make a movie of Khabib, you should join the team

[@MohammadMujahidMuqtar]

That's GOAT imagination

[@ShahShoots]

You are a good story teller 😂

[@870DCPROPHECY]

Great visual you should write more

[@mbndr6]

man not gonna lie, i started watching mma bc of conor.bc i like the way he fought. Then became khabib fan. Now im fan of many figthers included GSP. its so ironic. so many kind hearted ppl in a brutal sport.

[@dinkin_flicka14]

Same here

[@KrishnaChaursiyaCie]

Haha..same here. I started watching UFC in 2018 due to McGregor

[@ocerco93]

This is what everyone beginner in sport combat watcher réalise ! How many kind hearted ppl in such brutal sports ! I was asking this question myself many time at he beginning just like you man ! And the answer is vast, I can give u one answer for that, but I think these sports are sooo tough, they know how much is it to go through so they respect each other, I think it’s that !!

[@TsuImchenYar1936]

Me too.... 🙏😭

[@callisto537]

Facts

[@flakoflak8484]

GSP is so nice... Thank you guys for this interview!!

[@tamurhaq]

Khabib and GSP are the standard bearers of this sport. Perfect models of what values must a person embody to get to be a champ. Tremendous respect for both these guys.

[@caleebpinkett6450]

GSP is brilliant. He’s exactly right when he describes the “GOAT” such a great person and champion.

[@askinerdogan]

#1 Goat Khabib #2 Goat Gsp They are also similar to each other but Khabib has a much bigger character!

[@jboogy5039]

GOAT!?!? GSP and jon jones are the GOATS 🐐

[@jboogy5039]

@@askinerdogan 1. Jon Jones 2. Khabib or GSP

[@caleebpinkett6450]

@@jboogy5039 JJ is still fighting. Wait until he retires and then we can really look at his career.

[@caleebpinkett6450]

@@jboogy5039 no one goes undefeated in the UFC so for Khabib to do that is a huge feat.

[@trollking99]

I could listen to GSP all day. All his answers were perfect.

[@gotanygrapes831]

... yeah!

[@joeydiaz3009]

He's just answering the right way so he can get the fight!!

[@gotanygrapes831]

@@joeydiaz3009 yeah because GSP isn’t respectful 🤦‍♂️

[@DavidCarterInstantbeans]

@@joeydiaz3009 he is always a good sport and respectful unless you talk a lot of trash. He will just school them in the octagon. All the interviews I have seen, he always has a heart.

[@hector5810]

GSP knew that Khabib also wanted to fight him but he didnt push the issue and just showed respect

[@billybutcher913]

He’s finally impressed by His performance

[@jaxsoa5420]

We need more of GSP and Khabib in the UFC. Made us love the sport even more. 🙏

[@rajeevmanick]

30-0 with the bear fight added

[@elnino67100]

Pump the break Pump the break Give respect to GSP Fanboy

[@Xceloverdose]

Lol right!

[@bossman1744]

@@elnino67100 he's talking about the fight he had with the bear as a kid, not GSP

[@elnino67100]

@@bossman1744 ok now i understand 👌👍

[@BeefyZie]

That escalated quickly

[@Jizzle76]

GSP and Khabib are truly on the Mt Rushmore of MMA, not just for their skill but also for their characters

[@gilletabdi8268]

They are the Alis of MMA

[@Jeremy-jw7qb]

@Alex K true there has always been that question when he left the UFC just when USADA was about to start testing and also his HGH gut , you can check it out on youtube

[@adventurefishing3190]

Lol

[@illmatic9096]

dont forget fedor emelianenko, also one of the greats

[@caleebpinkett6450]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@sadatsinolinding1980]

I'm impressed of humbleness of GSP... congrats to both of you.. The greatest of all time.....kudos

[@JudeGul]

This man Thinks before he speaks. Well spoken. Knows what he’s talking about.

[@LthlMustang]

I feel for khabib. I lost my father 3 years ago to Leukemia, and I'm 33 years old I wish him nothing but the best in the future What a career and whatever he does next i will always respect. God Bless

[@thinkislamcheckmychannel]

May God guide and bless you

[@caleebpinkett6450]

I lost mine as well sir, the experience is something indescribable and you do heal but you never get “over it”

[@V1PERB3ATZ]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Bless you all

[@zoheir1162]

Bless you guys

[@LetsBeFair]

Should've had some Vitamin B 17

[@dafaizi]

Both Khabib and GSP are such good people. Class acts. Love from Canada.

[@Nepthu]

Khabib attacked Conors people. GSP would never act like that.

[@youalreadyknow5003]

@@Nepthu keep crying

[@robincarvey3770]

Both fighters are setting a new standard in MMA.

[@loganesq6089]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@hibredtv]

Who cares this isn’t a martial arts gym. They are fighters. That’s just their personality. You nerds kill me.

[@yalcinjawed3758]

what an amazing interview, just shows you the amount of humility, respect and honor displayed by gsp...

[@hc8129]

My god the amount of class. Amazing. Respect amongst Legends.

[@PixelStacker]

"I would never dare to do that, b/c of the circumstances." Wow, what class. completely!

[@hnqureshi7752]

@Ignore what I’m about to say but a man of culture.

[@michaelpham2221]

I can't decide whether I respect GSP more when I see him fight or more when I hear him talk.

[@meazyme]

Lol well said sir

[@xtrimfuse]

We'll do both. Salute to GSP for being MMA legend and role model. And of course salute to Khabib. Even I'm a little sad that we might never see Khabib vs GSP in near future....

[@muhammadhafidzfazlibinmdfa6486]

Let's hope GSP just retired from fight, not from talk then

[@avalac7412]

George fears and respects Khabib, id rather not see both guys fight tbh. Both great role models for the sport, and I wouldn't like too see either of them lose 🙏

[@michaelpham2221]

I agree GSP and Khabib are best ambassadors this sport has seen. Jones and Silva have done great things too but each have records that are somewhat blemished. I would not argue with anyone who says GSP is the GOAT, nor would I argue with anyone who says Khabib is the GOAT.

[@necreations1024]

Beautiful to see respect from one GOAT to another 🐐

[@gabrielsioux]

Mind as sharp as his skill...Modesty on par with his Belief...True GOAT!

[@mohamedmoha6619]

Hey guys, when GSP says that he is impressed by someone’s performance, that really means something big.

[@corrinasimmons8346]

Actually it just means he's a nice guy doesn't mean a whole lot

[@usernamehere6061]

@@corrinasimmons8346 You must be a casual and unaware of the inside joke

[@boznian87]

Ok Booger McFarland

[@mohamedmoha6619]

@@corrinasimmons8346 hmm, i think if you say that it would make you a nice guy, but him saying nah. It means something!

[@maximillianweston1090]

I imagine GSP is doing a full split between two chairs during this interview

[@lakshen47]

Jean Claude St Pierre

[@creepkafka4832]

Lol

[@ve2430]

Ok usa

[@Sampsonoff]

👏🤣

[@andrewmeza6001]

no evidence to suggest otherwise

[@jamesfoster7735]

Very classy interview. All my respect to The Eagle and GSP. Humble, respectful, down to earth and genuinely solid men. Learn from this young ones.

[@ellisaluyi]

I love this guy, perfect human experience.

[@kimyip7201]

GSP is so classy with everything he said, even when you can see how much he wants the fight with khabib but won’t call him out. Khabib and GSP are both the great role models for MMA.

[@JACKYBWOII]

@You heard? far from scared, him and khabib are playing chess to see who'll say something about wanting the fight first

[@electric8668]

As much as I respect GSP I don't think he could beat Khabib after being retired so long without fighting.

[@johngault7329]

I am only a couple of years older than GSP. I understand his thinking. Part of GSP wants to go find. There other part doesn't want the stress, pain, and the uncertainty about if he's getting to that age. I always say. GSP may lose the first fight, but he would definitely win the second fight...

[@ExtremeTG]

@You heard? alright settle down there, your still riding the wave of Khabib win. People felt the same with George St-Pierre wins

[@walden6272]

I would like to see GSP fight Connor.

[@chwehdavid6728]

I'm so relieved Georges was impressed with his performance.

[@readmedotexe]

I think the real question everyone wants answered is, “Is David Choi impressed with Khabib’s performance?”

[@abraheemabdulla8155]

It’s a shame that people see this comment and scroll without knowing the meaning of it 😂😂

[@asseater9696]

matt hughes be like👁👄👁

[@robertstein6453]

this is such an underrated comment

[@nameshankbtw5250]

I was looking for this comment 😎

[@imranmani8368]

Love n respect for you GSP... You are the guy with big heart... ❤️❤️❤️

[@JozsefesAndreaLakos]

What a wonderful person GSP is! Amazing human being.

[@wj6604]

"A perfect fight in a perfect career" - GSP pure class.

[@iangossett2010]

Georges sounded impressed by his performance

[@dubenstein6347]

Or working as a salesman for their fight

[@dubenstein6347]

@bob ali hahahaha I was saying it kind of joking

[@persistentlydriven9390]

🗣🗣😆🤣🤣

[@haroonraja6276]

First time seen gsp interview great class guy seems with straight forward talking no hypocrisy jealousy nothing . Great guy will watch his highlights heard a lot of him

[@salaheddineabi4884]

khabib: RETIRES lightweight strikers: ALHAMDOULILLAH

[@sagarahmed2598]

😅😂🤣

[@A-Pro100]

hahahahhahah

[@vixlqq638]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@stefansteffens8089]

😂😂👍👍👍

[@namaorang1602]

You choked me out bruh 😆😆

[@callmeoutifimbeingatwat4650]

Plot twist: his father knew he would retire, and that was his 30th victory. Beating himself, and choosing family over career.

[@EOCA]

Deep. I like it.

[@MrJaviloco99]

Beautifully said

[@drcheekyisback]

Wow - beautiful word sir 👏

[@chanisegraves5435]

Wow! 30-0

[@m1ha5]

You win the Internet today

[@e7ectric390]

Such a respectable humble guy GSP, him & Khabib my 2 favourite for those traits alone.

[@mohsenheidary4135]

So much respect from GSP, I love him even more now

[@XxxULTIMATEZxxX]

Conor McGregor must be rubbing his hands together knowing he can finally compete in the lightweight division again, now that Khabib is gone 😂

[@Customer22374]

True

[@Jesse_Saucedo]

Yeah that McGregor-Poirier 2 fight will likely be for the Vacant UFC Title I just hate the thought of Conor winning the title and going onto fighting Manny Pacquiao which will make the Lightweight Divison be on hold once again and more interim champions

[@Mr-E.]

Yep, that "I will carry on" sentence was definitely him rubbing his hands together.

[@spicysokka]

@The Dude Gaethje would kill Conor rn

[@newfiebullet4184]

Sorry. I don’t mind Conner. but this is a very true statement lol

[@jehushaphat]

I'm very impressed by GSP's humility.

[@wagminagmishagmiragmihagmi4341]

Jep thats what make him the GOAT

[@aamirahmed9303]

The boss has approved it. Khabib is the GOAT of this time along with GSP.

[@basicaf3983]

The class is outpouring from this guy! The interview is meant to focus on him but he kept prizing khabib .... a quality of a true champ and GOAT

[@g.rosenberg5492]

khabib: RETIRES lightweight strikers: OOOOOH THANK YOU GOD!!

[@abuhamna601]

Lmao 🤣 this comment made me laugh so hard thank you!

[@petslife5320]

Islam is there so they are still going to be having a hard time

[@TonyMontana-uv3fo]

OiP3sh Tv Islam is nothing close to Khabib's dominant ground game when talking about fighters like Tony Ferguson, McGregor, or even Diaz

[@ahshitherewegoagain.5861]

@@TonyMontana-uv3fo wish nate fought with khabib since they had beef outside the octagon.

[@juntjoonunya9216]

I wish he'd stay to help the skill level improve, to get the next level dude who's khabib and Isreal in one. Imagine that we still have yet to have a champ like that.

[@911beats]

GSP to his Barber : "I'm not impressed by your Performance"

[@juanchevere10]

LMAO 🤣😂 A good one.

[@deanmurphy2265]

🤣🤣🤣

[@motoadvnp]

Hahahaha

[@sagarahmed2598]

😂😅🤣

[@sufisamurai88]

😂😂

[@ridhaoueslati393]

Much Respect GSP, A great fighter and better Human Being. Classy