'Islam will NEVER fight Usman Nurmagomedov': Javier Mendez & Jimmy Smith [Red Corner Talk]

Javier Mendez joins Jimmy Smith for Red Corner Talk to talk about Usman Nurmagomedov's #Bellator228 victory, give insides into his preparation and discuss why many people fail against the Nurmagomedovs
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00:00 Usman's gameplan going into Bellator 228
01:57 'Patricky set himself up for failure'
02:35 'They fight like Khabib 2.0'
03:32 The ceiling for Usman Nurmagomedov
04:35 Next opponent for Usman
05:45 'Islam will never fight Usman'
06:43 Creating champions at 155
09:59 Getting somebody ready for a heavy hitter
11:38 Nurmagomedov family being the modern Gracies
12:54 Islam Makhachev's preparation for Alexander Volkanovski
14:13 'A good coach will never say there's no such thing as over training'
17:32 Fighters going into fights hurt

[@duman5596]

_Why ppl keep asking if Khabib, Islam, Umar, Usman and so on will fight each other⁉️ These guys will not fight each other. Their brotherhood is more precious than the title or belt._

[@yellowscarlightningscream8347]

This is going to be a big problem. Because at some point they will clash because there are no more opponents

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

@@yellowscarlightningscream8347no that’s not true, they will never ever fight each other

[@just9688]

@@yellowscarlightningscream8347 nope Islam will move up Then usman will come to lw ufc

[@TheTruth-kt2ih]

They been fighting each other all there lives brother

[@duman5596]

@@TheTruth-kt2ih Sparring is not fighting.

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

“If I need Khabib’s belt, I will go to his house and hold the belt” These brothers will never fight each other

[@bijosn]

boring man...they will eventually have to fight each other if there are many of them in the top 5....its that or never fight lol

[@wtf859]

@@bijosn they don’t give a shit about randoms saying it’s boring ;) only 2 Are in same weight (Islam and usman) but other organizations so it doesn’t matter

[@bijosn]

@@wtf859 nobody cares about your opinion. Your reply is not even related to my post...go work on your reading comprehension kiddo.

[@rev3160]

@@bijosn it wouldn’t make sense for 2 guys from the same camp to fight each other

[@bijosn]

@@rev3160 so if the guy ranked below another guy from the same gym is better, he should just accept being lower ranked because his teammate is above him?

[@laughmore..3298]

Those Dagestani boys are real deal in terms of respect,fight, courage, friendship etc etc

[@jeebzk2526]

Javier Mendes is just a tremendous coach. That performance by Usman was exceptional. Take my subscription Red Corner! Keep up the good work!

[@RedCorner_MMA]

Thank you! We'll keep delivering! 😎

[@alkindichannel3897]

Yes coach Javier Mendez is amazing Khabib so much respect and Khabib talk Javier Mendez second father mma

[@VR-gs9hd]

Apparently the Dagestani fighters have a massive social media following in the millions, enough to treat Mr. Mendez like a celebrity in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Chances are high any future fighters from those regions will flock to AKA in San Jose in the near future and that gym only grows exponentially.

[@alkindichannel3897]

@@VR-gs9hd Khabib much talking coach Javier m ,he big thanks and he loyal to coach Javier,,popularty not make Khabib forget coach Javier ,, because khabib talk Javier Mendez second father mma

[@fadhlimakkah4413]

Looking for javier mendez interview after Usman wins the bellator..and just found it here👍🏻

[@Hour882Die]

He should have asked Javier what vitamins he is feeding to the Khabibs.

[@syas13]

@@Hour882Die not salty tears one for sure.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

If everything goes to father's plan, Usman most likely gonna enter the UFC in 2-3 years once Islam decides to retire... Usman becoming the champ at 24 in MMA is really something.

[@jesusbeltran8670]

Once Islam decides to move up in weight

[@16Residence]

@@jesusbeltran8670 yes, this is it

[@bijosn]

the LW division in bellator is a joke

[@earnyourgold]

@@bijosn he’s also 24 and practices with Khabib Nurmamagedov and Islam Makhachev everyday. I think he’ll progress into a great champion even in the UFC

[@walterbarros1854]

he could enter in 145

[@danbroke219]

Red Corner MMA been killing it lately. Great job 🔥🔥🔥

[@avalac7412]

agreed

[@Reason_over_Dogma]

It's RT sports but some reason KZbin deleted all the Russian channels so they started this from uae. Great channel

[@sebfettel]

Coach Javier is the man, gotta love him. Congrats Coach!

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

I love these guys, AKA is something special

[@Naksu..]

Coach we love you...

[@ritvikjoshi3216]

The questions you asked were fabuolous. I was looking for every momment to stop watching the interview and concentrate on other work, but you kept asking such great questions that I ended up listening till the very end.

[@faisalali9029]

Javier Medea is without question added the striking pieces the Dagestan's needed.

[@knack07]

Thank you for the interview red corner

[@monizeshan]

Coach is a legend

[@ryanb8736]

Javier and Khabib a winning combo!

[@MKOA100]

Just by listening to Javier tou can tell what good man he is. To have someone like that in your corner and life is invaluable. So good and yet so humble. Never takes credit although we know how great he is. Always talking his fighters up and never anyone down.

[@amanvellamang1342]

GOAT Coach

[@domore1287]

Uncle Javier is so experienced with knowledge and wisdom

[@kingeric2468]

Khabib finished early to give islam a chance, islam will fight 2 more years then usman will go for a few years. Khabib is navigating all the brothers in the right way.

[@asifhussain7630]

Javier is a clean heart person.

[@IrfanKhan-mz2tt]

The game plan for pitbull will be the same game plan for Volkanovski.

[@ramoramo5650]

add some clinch and a sub

[@psychopathichomosapien]

but usman is better kicker than islam

[@gungrave10]

@@psychopathichomosapien Islam had better striking fundamental. So, Islam will control the distance by his hands and relied heavily on his footwork.

[@Round149]

Might be the case. Volks short legs won’t help in this case 😂

[@jamesraziel5394]

Jimmy smith, you're da man, appreciate everything u do brother, especially when u were on Raw commentary

[@ayoNan2311]

It’s crazy cuz deep inside Jav and Khabib know who would actually win. Cuz they train together and get taught under the same ceiling ❤

[@ryanb8736]

Javier is my favorite!

[@victorgerardogonzalezmedin2862]

Creo que lo que el coach Javier en su persona les hace ver el valor del respeto, en el AKA se nota mucho que fluye respeto entre todos

[@foyz1690]

Thank you for the great interview Jimmy 🙏

[@politeboy2996]

I love you "coach of coach Javier Mendez".

[@user-dc9yv4rf1f]

Great interview

[@semastifodan150]

Good stuff and conversations man..keep doing! 👌👍

[@niggasaurusrex9482]

Man I would LOVE to see that though. But, totally understandable for sure. An MMA fan can only dream…

[@metal1503]

Usman is gonna stay in Bellator,Khabib wants one of the boys (at least) to dominate in a different company

[@slymcfly123]

I think if or when Islam goes to Welterweight Usman goes to 155 in UFC.

[@JustLion890]

@@slymcfly123 so usman will defend his title couple of time until islam go welterweight

[@84xyzabc]

Thanks for bringing this gem.

[@RedCorner_MMA]

Thanks for listening

[@Ownedyou]

Coach Javi is awesome, but probably not using the earpods the best way... 😅

[@ouedisly1256]

😂

[@kingeric2468]

They are doing the job lol.

[@remix-yy1hs]

Hahaha I didn't even notice

[@laughmore..3298]

I love everyone who loves our Dagestani guys.... will subscribe you for that

[@fafafais]

new subscriber. Beautiful interview

[@Ahmed-ko5eo]

Javier is such a dad with his AirPods hanging from his ear 🤣

[@psychopathichomosapien]

Years ago, josh koscheck beefing with javier and wish AKA burned into ground, and look at them now, collecting belts like pokemon

[@Asiyah2000]

Really??😮

[@JustLion890]

they need to do gym battle on other state too to collect that "badge"

[@yournotdatguypal]

@0:29 that is why coach Javier is a genius and one of the greatest coaches ever, he gives the fighters the recipe to victory it is just up to the fighters to practice the formula and cook it up in the octagon! 💪🏽🔥

[@zobyali4078]

Am I only one who’s mostly looking at his AirPods all the time during the interview? 😂

[@bannedone3ice138]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@billcarpenter5271]

Thank you so much Jimmy. Question for Coach: A Coach is a teacher who is a father also by Islamic tradition. How many sons has he inherited over from Coach Abdul Manap so far?

[@MOHAMMED-zd9qi]

JM is great human and coach

[@senko_muratovic]

Very good interview. All the right questions. Got a subscriber here.

[@RedCorner_MMA]

Thank you for subscribing !

[@hhhson3622]

Javier Mendez is an uncle everyone wishes they had

[@hodlcrypto6026]

AKA is becoming a beast

[@hmrr19]

alhmdulillah

[@amanvell5724]

Great coach legendary jav

[@haryantoro2174]

In future UFC,bellator,one will be under Khabib kingdom

[@syanakhtar4184]

Coach Javier and those AirPods are undefeated

[@qhorshalin]

Oh thank God , I saw Jimmy Smith back at what he does best , he is one my fav mma colored commentators .....one of the best at par with Joe Rogan or DC or Dominic Cruz

[@nasirosman7026]

Yes,,,the Dagestani guys is more nervous at the side rather than their own fights... period Javier is a great coach because of him and ex fighter and a very very experienced coach...for sure.

[@thetruthmessenger6358]

Why Not......this is for the the knowledge that you can beat anyone that is put in front of you weight class wise. I pick Usman every time. He seems to be the most complete fighter I have watched. Speed ability EVERYWHERE and artistry. Not just brute force and Dag wrestling. Who know, but fighters on that level can choose who they wont fight based on whatever they want. yet FANS exist for a reason... I would watch that one on repeat. Usman every time.

[@AkMS0505]

JK Dagestan team has discipline & unity above all others that's what makes them successful in MMA 👊☝️

[@AnimalLover-pc3gq]

☝🏼🏆🦅

[@remix-yy1hs]

This is a nice show. Make some more short 7-9 minutes videos about the news. Thanks

[@RedCorner_MMA]

Will do!

[@zayinusa8]

🔥🔥🔥👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@VIIx22]

Can someone help javi with his AirPods or does he’s have cauliflower ear too?

[@Citizen_Bean]

Please improve the audio setup

[@RayOfHope8]

❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🔥🔥🔥

[@sgx8126]

THE REAL MEXICAN GANSTAR!

[@earvinquero2037]

Jimmy smith?? The Jazz artist?

[@McGregorsPlumbingandHeating]

Meanwhile "bestest of friends" Orlov and Conie are suing each other

[@benoorawk8520]

Usman and Umar throw beautiful kicks, which Khabib did not do with his short stumpy legs of a bear. 😃

[@Youssef-hd5bl]

are you matt serra's brother?

[@trkvz]

Some fighters don't have insurance? Doesn't UFC cover their injuries?

[@darahbiru2936]

They indeed fight in sparring

[@dreykush9554]

They’re just trying to turn these brothers against each other🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂 “I need belt, I go Khabib’s house and take belt”- Islam Makhachev

[@JumRi09]

The only thing they have common is the base i.e SAMBO and HUMBLENESS.

[@srumi3851]

They fight every day, outside cage. They practice with each other in the gym

[@Eyesopen888]

Why does the interviewer look like HHH 😅

[@qifalee7804]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Same thoughts

[@Reason_over_Dogma]

He use to work for HHH to. Use to be the raw announcer!

[@TheMMn25]

We are Muslims , Muslims brothers don’t fight each other .

[@zayinusa8]

Those headphones 🎧 are should be like that ? 😬😁

[@madeovstarstuff]

Nah 🤭😅

[@zayinusa8]

@@madeovstarstuff why then ? 🤦🏽‍♂️😂😂😂😂

[@zayinusa8]

@@madeovstarstuff Dagestani style 😂😂😂😂

[@mshaun78]

Dagestan= The new Sparta!

[@ImranKhan-gs2hy]

Usman was amazing, but now he's got a big target on his back.

[@mzahidfullah2]

Islam said.. to take the belt from Khabib, just go to Khabib's home and take it.. no need to fight

[@highkingshikers8515]

Why people keeps asking about fighting each other on the team when there are lots of opponets out there.or just other opponents scared to fight with team khabib

[@psycadylicninja1740]

The best coach in the world.. ❤❤ .coach..usman looks more like Luke rockhold braadar..good looking guy who kicks like a beast

[@Eagle_29-0]

And MMA world is not aware of Umar talent...

[@drdeeds605]

Jimmy Smith so looks like conar a wee bit 😂

[@stefanradivoyevitch2829]

Usman is Khabib 3.0

[@yournotdatguypal]

I’m lowkey going to be sad when Javier Retires or passes. He the father that actually came back from the store with the milk!

[@22plepte.ltd.96]

Javier...that's not how you put on an AirPod LOL

[@AnimalLover-pc3gq]

🫡

[@Travis35]

USMAN WON'T FIGHT ISLAM OR VICE VERSA, "PERIOD"

[@Muqtasid1]

Coach Javiers ear pod looks like he stuck 2 cigarettes in his ears...

[@joean6380]

Why not let them fight for Belt

[@afzanizammohdsuri2]

For what? Just for belt?

[@gilabola4642]

Islam will keep the distance vs Volk and Volk will not shoot at Islam unless he wants to get choked. Volk is too smart to fight gung ho like Charles, but he wont be able to stop Islam.

[@samirdehbi8240]

Muslim brothers don’t fight each other

[@DarkWarrior_1]

Grappling and cardio of usman is no where near khabib's level. Usman's strking might be better but he lacks in striking defence and lacks the mind set that khabib had. I get it that he is not in his prime but his style doesn't show the utter dominance and agressiveness that khabib had. Usman is not khabib 2.0 he is khabib 0.5 may be. You don't have to be an expert to analyse their differences.

[@humaidahnnooman]

True brother...his elder bro Umar is better But in sha Allah..Usman will improve

[@dudel39]

Usman is 24. He still has a lot of time to grow. Judge him when he is 30.

[@abhidahiya4007]

Even Islam looked not that good at 24. But look at him now. You are comparing a prime Khabib Vs amateur Usman. And Khabib's style was putting pressure on opponents and tire them out. Not everyone has the same style. Some want to finish the fight quickly. Like Islam. And elite fighters have the ability to make everything look so easy that one starts questioning their ability. Which you are doing as well.

[@DarkWarrior_1]

@@abhidahiya4007 except usman didn't finish patrika and didn't dominate him like khabib used to do. Khabib's mind set was different

[@abhidahiya4007]

@@DarkWarrior_1 how many fights Khabib finished at 24 age? That too a champion level fighter? And it WAS dominance. Dominance is not always in terms of ground and pound. Judges scored it overwhelmingly in favour of Usman.

[@mizimizan1572]

Frightening...coach Javier said many more Dagestani will come after this khabib clan. I can't imagine the Spartans Dagestani mingle around the MMA turfs...fuhh

[@iplaydrunk9979]

Why coach Javier have cigarettes on his ears?

[@HasbiksRightHand]

The world will try to turn ur house on you. Don’t listen. TEAMKHABIB TEAM AKA TAKEOVER

[@ryanb8736]

All of them are lie Khabib. “Give me coke and berger”.

[@Ashy_Larry06]

Will never wrestle Usman because Americans are well more equipped than Dagestany wrestling....... Enter, Henry Cehudo

[@capone2109]

Content we wanna listen about

[@MortezaFC]

Great interview