Khabib Nurmagomedov says Islam Makhachev will be LW champ in 2022 [FULL INTERVIEW] | DC & RC

Khabib Nurmagomedov speaks with Daniel Cormier and Ryan Clark ahead of UFC 267, where he’ll be coaching Islam Makhachev against Dan Hooker.
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[@whoami9655]

Khabib and DC should make a podcast together named "Let's Talk Now"

[@WeDoGamingDaily]

We wish

[@Ahmad-bm2jo]

Genius idea

[@PsiQoOne]

"Send Location"

[@Cash-iz-king]

Genius

[@MARVIN2MARVELOUS]

😅 Nice.

[@aloushuae2313]

Khabib last words in the octagon as a fighter: "DC, I love you brother"

[@-ThePharaoh-]

Man that melts my heart

[@hanamizuki2288]

yah I remember that

[@fahadmalik5794]

Because DC is like a big brother to khabib Islam and team Dagestan

[@LanNguyen-hi4qs]

Really? I missed that. Just listened to it and couldn’t catch when he said that 😂😅

[@ameenkamal1691]

Khabib’s answer to being “coach of the year” is classic khabib character. Putting Javier Mendes on top instead of himself. and he is not even trying to be humble. What he said really makes sense. that said, Khabib is on the path of greatness beyond fighting as well.

[@brendenwarren1808]

I mean Bc Javier is the actual head coach

[@madgavin7568]

I mean if all three of Trevor Wittman's fighters at UFC 268 win. Trevor Wittman is 100% coach of the year, anything else is due to politics.

[@lukemurray4950]

@@madgavin7568 Jesus Christ it's not that cut and dry. Lots of good coaches who have picked up a lot of big wins. To turn around and say if this person dont win it's politics is politics. You are putting your emotion above discourse.

[@madgavin7568]

@@lukemurray4950 Well Wittman's fighters have thus far delivered some of the most memorable moments of the year. Usman TKO'd Burns in a comeback win, then flatlined Masvidal in a KO of the year contender. Thug Rose won back the belt in another KO of the year contender. If Gaethje KO's Chandler, Rose finishes Weili again and Usman finishes Covington again, all in memorable fashion it would be very hard not to place Trevor Wittman as coach of the year. Politics over merit is annoying.

[@Jeremy-jw7qb]

@@brendenwarren1808 dude not really, Javier Mendez himself said, Khabib has taken his father's place. Officially Javier is the head coach, but everyone looks at Khabib for instruction.

[@shivanvlogs292]

Khabib straight up roasting DC lol he shouldn't have learnt English 😂

[@joellafortune7221]

🤣🤣🤣Straight Up!!!!

[@joshcook6431]

Best bit about that is DC was the one who taught him😂

[@istheBruce]

@@joshcook6431 😂😂😂

[@Blueicyyy]

DC starting to regret teaching Khabib english 😂😂

[@lukemurray4950]

Anyone else notice a little California accent coming through? I don't like it, broken English Khabib is what it's about!

[@ImranKhan-gs2hy]

Here after Islam Makhachev did indeed become the LW champ on Oct 22, 2022! 👊

[@garrettchin4923]

Khabib the only person I believe when someone says been training 32 or 33 years and he's only 33 🤣

[@patrick553]

It’s true. Dude was never late to the gym at 1 years old lol

[@garrettchin4923]

Something irrelevant I also know everyone hates on rc but when he called DC the "Paulo costa" of aka I was dead 🤣

[@Docriversburner]

Hahaha crazy

[@tanalafauzan]

he wanted to say is it was his life when he was 32-33 years old. his english still broken a little bit

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Surprised that the UFC or ESPN hasn't suggested a show with Khabib and DC because that's what we all want :-)

[@MasterWolf1213]

Neither can afford him. Khabib is making BANK in the middle east/russia

[@osmannaeemrana]

@@MasterWolf1213 yes right now khabib is running more than 20 businesses along with fight promotion at the same time. He is super rich and I doubt he has even one spare hour for any tv show or podcast.

[@agu003]

Money hungry coward

[@devvv4616]

khabib too busy

[@devvv4616]

@@agu003 conor?

[@shuuushkiddo]

12:53 the way both khabib and DC facepalmed at the same exact time had me dead 😂😂😂😂

[@ryanb8736]

Two peas in a pod.

[@GTanya07]

Khabib's mind "Let's roast DC" 🤣

[@claude2099]

people who hate khabib should see how he denied the coach of the year title and still respects his coach a lot, A man with a big heart.

[@waubulan3320]

I think people know that Khabib is a genuine guy but he's too successful during his fights and after retirement. Losers hating successful people is a normal thing in our world.

[@ryanb8736]

I don’t see how anyone could hate him. Khabib is one of the coolest guys. So positive and his defense was beyond impressive. It’s actually unheard of.

[@huntervang4296]

I had a genuine laugh with them when RC called DC the “Paulo Costa” of AKA lmfao

[@mixedmartialfarts1166]

I dont say dis DC 🤣🤣🤣

[@bassface8580]

Aw my god this was great. I want to see more DC and Khabib. Maybe make a podcast once a week or two. The banter and chemistry with these two ultimate badasses is such fun to watch

[@T-800skynett]

@Jermaine Savory nah he‘s corny

[@GemmaB0y]

I dont think khabib have time

[@bassface8580]

@@GemmaB0y True. Maybe one day when he kind of retires or slows down.

[@ryanb8736]

It would be the best.

[@hawaiianrussian1047]

RC legit starstruck in the beginning lol , but then again any legit mma fan would be

[@champchampchannel8182]

Exactly what I thought. He was nervous but in awe. Didn’t want to trip up. Great interview

[@T-800skynett]

14:20 just witness the fakest laugh you‘ll ever see How can anyone like that shill? Lol

[@shawnarnold9972]

@@T-800skynett somebody makes a joke and somebody else laughs... And then there's the goof that calls it fake!

[@T-800skynett]

@@shawnarnold9972 his reaction wasn’t genuine you sensitive clown

[@lukemurray4950]

@@T-800skynett you the sensitive 🤡 for bringing up something so pointless 🤭🙄😂🤣

[@tomascortes4698]

Khabib roasting DC is still one of the best things to watch

[@yeonu8228]

Comeback after Islam win his belt.. Mystic Khabib never fail to impressed me.. That why Khabib is GOAT..

[@savage1469]

Kahbib and DC need there own show together

[@ammarsaleh91]

DC'S reaction when Khabib talked about brains is absolute gold. I just wana give that guy a big bear hug, love the dynamic between them. They need a show ASAP!

[@dantorini63]

This guy saw the future. He's the real GOAT - Greatest of all time

[@xansolo4829]

Very solid Interview! Khabib was a great fighter , very humble with a lot of honor 🔥 dc kept the heat on him wit some good roast here and there 😂

[@craigman7262]

If only Islam was too. But he getting punished by Hooker this weekend.

[@truthseeker96]

@@craigman7262 You wish

[@osmannaeemrana]

@@craigman7262 goodluck with that . Because Dan needs luck whereas Islam doesn't needs any luck because he is that good.

[@ssameerahmed5325]

Good joke!

[@lukemurray4950]

@@craigman7262 Islam is different and he doing the things Khabib didn't that held him back. You would know this if you actually watched and listened to them.

[@rizalmaskan4868]

Alhamdulillah....I love how khabib embrace, respected and honored Javier Mendez as their coach....the man is goat...Respect

[@hidamalik6103]

khabib to dc... "i roast you n yeah i do it from my heart" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@easternequinox9324]

I love how he credits coach Javier as the real coach of the year. And the chemistry bewteen DC and RC is just hilarious.

[@jeffersonokereke2862]

Realizing how Accurate Khabib was on this, so wholesome.

[@hajratahir3119]

14:46 haven't heard Khabib laugh like that in a while, missed it😂

[@Ahmad.Raihan2.0]

Khabib is class.javier is the best coach this is why khabib is the best ♥️🇦🇫

[@joshcook6431]

Recliner or corner suite?

[@musa7176]

@@joshcook6431 😂😂😂 best reply I’ve seen

[@SuperNemoomen]

Khabib is a GOAT. My opinion. I have been watching MMA for more than 20 years, Khabib has the most ideal career.

[@DaNatureBoi]

man only has 3 world class fighters on his record.

[@BAGPULAINTAT]

@@DaNatureBoi but he made them look like other 26 , no difference that's the point, u haters just don't get it

[@DaNatureBoi]

@@BAGPULAINTAT I'm not a hater simply stating facts. You can't say he's the goat with his inflated record. Maybe you're just on his nuts and not a realist.

[@SuperNemoomen]

@@DaNatureBoi Conor (UFC champ 2, CWFC champ2) Rafael dos anjos (UFC champ) Dustin poirier (UFC champ ) Gaethje justin (UFC champ, WSOF champ) Barboza (at the time of the announcement of the fight was in the top 3) Michael Johnson knocked out top UFC fighters Ali bagov ( ACA сhamp) Eldar eldarov (Brave FC champ) Khabib , before his career in MMA , became twice the world champion in sambo in two weight classes and bear)))))) 29-0 won all rounds. Fought in the most competitive division. The largest number of rounds in the history of the UFC (10-8). The most dominant champion in history. And in his entire career, he has not received a single bruise in battles.

[@SuperNemoomen]

@Darren Reddix Usman will never be able to reduce the weight to 155 and fight in a cage with a weight of 175.

[@uqbahkabir7864]

I love the facial expressions as both of them clock what' being said, lmao. Case in point: 12:48, almost synchronised body language.

[@BKawai-jr7et]

Khaniel Nurmierdov

[@bilalshaikh613]

actually @12:54

[@julkarneinkazal6597]

Who's here after crowning Islam as a new lightweight champ in 2022 as predicted by Khabib.

[@gebangyirang3418]

You can call me mystic mac cos I predict these things - Khabib

[@joshcook6431]

'He said you was the Paulo Costa of AKA' 😂😂😂

[@edvinparmeza1298]

And now, 1 year later, the champion has a name, and it's ISLAM MAKHACHEV

[@hmmm3210]

Got recommended this at the perfect moment

[@tauqeerbaig007]

This is the best DC and Khabib interview. 😂😂😂😂

[@pepe0687]

Such a loving interview I'm surprised I laughed so much

[@anonymousdude5550]

Khabib the LEGEND!!!!!!!

[@Rohit-zy2tk]

Khabib and DC need a show. Too good

[@ricorazors2940]

Khabib Is the Greatest most humble fighter of all time 🙌🏽

[@bloodsweatandbeers9670]

You know Khabib wants to laugh as bad as DC does during this entire interview. ESPN isn't used to how they really are with each other lol. DC always start speaking broken English and khabib just cracks up. Dude they are a funny comedy duo

[@pamelasoltesz7279]

Love how Khabib and DC had the same reaction with the slaphead when RC compared DC as Costa of AKA!!

[@TheDomLouis]

AKA having a Champion for every year since 2010 until 2020 is quite something! Javier and Khabib make winners!!

[@jibreelw2849]

*Khabib roasting DC for 15 minutes straight*

[@ryanb8736]

It’s the best.

[@freespirit8094]

Khabib is a Visionary 💯✅🏆

[@Moviewer]

This is funny, entertaining and true. Khabib is so cool

[@Gh0st_0723]

DC : " Brother I got some heat on me for the Fedor stuff" Khabib: "Say no more."

[@meriem8589]

lmao

[@simonlee498]

When ariel left, espn should have paid for khabib an dc podcast

[@Adler2935]

When did Ariel left and why? Never noticed until now

[@liveforever9888]

@@Adler2935 Just type on KZbin “why Ariel left ESPN” if you still hadnt.

[@ryanb8736]

Khabib and DC podcast would be the most epic in mma world.

[@tsunax1400]

I love how Khabib goes all in on roasting DC but when Ryan starts comparing DC to Costa, Khabib decides that it's gone too far. I guess Costa is a meme now

[@memel0rdxxx696]

Khabibs roasting dc like a bald black coffee beans

[@saifaldin_]

Khabib progressed a lot within 1 year.. in 2021 he was just ‘business guy’, now he’s a businessman.. 👍

[@RevoZtuns]

The humblest. Love the redirection to Javier

[@adilfarooq780]

So funny to watch these guys. DC "ay ay ay!" lmao. Khabib is so humble its amazing to see.

[@YODAJJ]

DC Khabib friendship is the best 💙

[@victorvondoom8410]

Thank god an interview with khabib and mc Gregor wasn’t mentioned once

[@shawnarnold9972]

But then you felt the need to bring Conor up! Solid logic!

[@amarson2322]

@@shawnarnold9972 cuz he an irishman lad 🍀

[@daredevilofdallas]

@@shawnarnold9972 not a mcgregor mccasual fan but apparently he still lives inside khabibs head rent free

[@shawnarnold9972]

@@daredevilofdallas hardly!

[@dustingaethje1332]

@@daredevilofdallas Not in Khabib's, but he does live in his fans' heads rent free

[@willevalle9371]

haha khabib is funny, miss that guy

[@erickvalencia5407]

I love the way that DC looks at khabib when he is talking. So a brotherhood love to the maximum level!!!.

[@violetrose7956]

The best podcast in the world , khabib and DC ❤❤❤

[@Leg3ndKilla687]

“You have to be careful” lol. or when he use to say “you have to stay be careful” was my favorite back in the day

[@deathstroke334]

I absolutely love their friendship

[@JayKang11]

What a great pair, so much brotherly love between DC and Khabib.

[@sea2959]

long live Khabib

[@baezmd]

What an insanely fun interview 😂, I agree Khabib and DC should have their own podcast!

[@oscarcastellanos9270]

RC calling DC the Paul Acosta of AKA had me dead 😂

[@anthonycukier1807]

That was a solid roast 👏🏽

[@loadingacademics2255]

I love this more than I thought I would..

[@syas13]

Khabib predict theese things

[@sly_tendencies87]

Khabib is 100% a boss. Love this guy. A champ in and out of the cage.

[@d.a2501]

Khabibs word came true - october 2022 islam champ

[@larrycera1943]

It’s nice having a division like 155 where there are so many great fighters who are also personally professional and likable people. One can watch the whole top of the division fight each other without wanting to root for one guy over the other. They all “deserve” to win and fight for the title

[@BAGPULAINTAT]

RC was never a big fan of Khabib, he became today

[@Smoshylife]

Rc put him in the goat list but DC didn’t put Khabib in it. That explains the joke at the very beginning

[@Leon-sq5mc]

Huge statements from DC ... you could've gone 40 and 0 if you wanted to coz you were beating them worse than before. Well said mate 👏👍

[@rengan1000]

well he didnt lie

[@kolbyleniek6380]

Rc’s face in 7:58 when he said that him and islam have been training since 2000 😂 he realized that shi since been kids

[@RomeoRj7]

Amazing prediction by the LW King 👑 🦅

[@ethantroxal6204]

Khabibs face when Ryan said Paulo costa 😭😂😂

[@glennmahoney3911]

Khabib is the perfect example of a greatness

[@JusstReels]

I love how he gave respect to Javier Mendez 🤝

[@deinnachbar8258]

Just love this two dudes

[@RajaKhan-tj3nv]

How can someone talk bad about this man at all Khabib is a darling of a brother

[@Brucelee-pv6uf]

Khabib is my love my life my carisma my everything 😫😫😫😫😫😥 My only dream in this life that keeps me alive everyday and training soo hard since I was 6 is to become Ufc champion 😑❤

[@Schmair87]

Dc and khabib chemistry on another level. Puts a smile on my face.Great duo ❤️🐻

[@melanieann1721]

Khabib is so humble, I can tell

[@jeffbettencourt6263]

Such a humble dude. Gave all the props to Coach Jav. Who is a legend btw

[@michaelleech1078]

Three of my very favorite personalities!! I could listen to this for days!!

[@Tjohnson91287]

Khabib picking on DC for those Fedor videos😂

[@Khushalsoni09]

Man we need Khabib & DC on Rogan's podcast ASAP

[@yvngthik1612]

Just add khabib to every episode of dc and dc. Dc, rc, and kn

[@scottrobben3642]

I think Gaethje must have hit him pretty hard. Cause khabib really hasn’t taken any damage.

[@cobuf8235]

I love watching these guys the energy is amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@tuahsakato17]

Well he did

[@majidqayyum348]

this is hilarious, love it! we need more DC and Khabib

[@istheBruce]

Paulo Costa getting roasted for no reason 😂😂

[@munchnews4015]

Khabib is funny and humble..he doesn't spar because he needs to save his brain unlike DC 🤣

[@AAKhanivore]

Khabib's improvements in the English language has been amazing to witness.

[@kobanichelsea3740]

As a Habib fan I love Dc as much the guy is as humble .respect

[@dperez8476]

Khabib we love & miss you!!! 🐐

[@ImranKhan-gs2hy]

Khabib truly has a unique aura about him. 🐐

[@Shemzinho]

The way Khabib reacted to the Paulo Costa line 🤣

[@hamedkhan9986]

funniest goat interview

[@muhammadzakariya165]

Khabib was right, Islam is the new Lightweight Champion!!

[@bmwbavaria3991]

Who is here after everything was said and done!? Khabib is man of his word,mashallah!

[@Doofenshmirtz1088]

People can talk a lot about RC, but he puts in the work, he has the voice and soon we'll be saying he's one of the best on this platform. WATCH