Khabib Nurmagomedov Stands By Promise To Never Return; Says Makhachev Stops Volkanovski At UFC 284

UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov did a sit down interview for Class A Events in partnership with Penny Appeal Canada at Meridian Hall in Toronto on Nov. 20 and discussed his UFC career, Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski, coaching and much more.
3:25 - On late father Abdulmanap's influence on coaching
5:20 - Reacts to Usman Nurmagomedov's title win at Bellator 288
7:55 - How he deals with failure
13:00 - Shares fight day experiences
16:00 - Why he won't partner with alcohol or gambling companies
19:30 - FIFA World Cup analysis and predictions
23:40 - Rapid Fire Questions (Part 1)
26:45 - Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284
27:40 - The fights he wanted that never happened
30:00 - Thoughts on gun laws and street fighting
34:40 - Biggest life goals outside of MMA
37:30 - Being humble through fame
43:10 - Discusses the people in his inner circle
45:50 - Why he's keeping his promise to mother to never fight again
49:20 - Rapid Fire Questions (Part 2)
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[MMA Junkie]

3:25 - On late father Abdulmanap's influence on coaching 5:20 - Reacts to Usman Nurmagomedov's title win at Bellator 288 7:55 - How he deals with failure 13:00 - Shares fight day experiences 16:00 - Why he won't partner with alcohol or gambling companies 19:30 - FIFA World Cup analysis and predictions 23:40 - Rapid Fire Questions (Part 1) 26:45 - Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 27:40 - The fights he wanted that never happened 30:00 - Thoughts on gun laws and street fighting 34:40 - Biggest life goals outside of MMA 37:30 - Being humble through fame 43:10 - Discusses the people in his inner circle 45:50 - Why he's keeping his promise to mother to never fight again 49:20 - Rapid Fire Questions (Part 2)

[Mel Gene]

Thanks for this bro🙏

[Josh Poi]

The real champ

[میر دانش]

What happen to your language? 😂😂

[Hrishikesh Ricky]

I was at the event in London and I met the great Khabib. 🎉

[Axel_ Adams]

When Khabib retired I was sad that we won’t get to see too much Khabib but I’m so happy Khabib is still active & present in the MMA world 🔥👏

[I got beat up by a featherweight.]

@violet rose ahhahahahahaha Muslim girl😂😂😂 where your boi now

[I got beat up by a featherweight.]

@Bob Smith ahahhaha

[I got beat up by a featherweight.]

Aged like Milk

[I got beat up by a featherweight.]

@Jay Piento he quit like chicken 🐔 🤣

[shark4 SK]

Legend... Inside and outside Octagon..... Inshallah he gets all the success he deserves...may God bless him and his family!!

[Sally Forth]

Hear, hear.

[violet rose]

"You can buy any video game in the world but you can't buy time " ~ khabib Nurmagomedov

[I got beat up by a featherweight.]

@violet rose The cap this girl tells probably a full grown hairy man...

[violet rose]

@I got beat up by a featherweight. cuz I can ... what's up by calling other country poor , are you a millionaire ?

[violet rose]

@I got beat up by a featherweight. where's my poor country lolz .. I live abd study In Belgium ...

[I got beat up by a featherweight.]

@violet rose what's up with the repeating yourself😂🤦

[Paras Stone]

"Treat your mother like a queen 👑" What a golden words from khabib

[jordan brauer]

It takes a real man to turn around and help out the people that gave them life

[Lucien De Rubempré]

Treat your queen like a mother. If you have one. A queen.

[Adnan Abdullah]

"..I am not joking..", people laughed and Khabib was dead serious. What a Champ.!

[jojo siwa drill remix mp3]

Saud forget bout it 8:30

[906AKORN]

Give this man the respect he deserves because he earned it. He’s a unicorn in a sport full of pure bred horses. You know as well as me nobody was even coming to close to beating him at LW. Best lightweight ever. Defeated most champs An has longest win streak in LW history. And made it look easy. Haters try to degrade him like they did Islam before the Charles fight but anyone with objective eyes can see who’s the best because it’s not even close. An these guys destroyed the myth that all wrestlers are boring. They are all action An finishes. Some lay and pray. They calculate and destroy. Khabib will even jump the cage after to smack shit talking fighters like Dillon Danis if he has to. Nothing boring about it.

[Ryan UFC]

@XanninjaIslam even said Khabib would beat him. Islam said nobody is beating Khabib.

[Meth Salad]

@Xanninja 🤡

[Xanninja]

"You know as well as me nobody was even coming to close to beating him at LW" Islam beat him several rounds, what are you talking about? His own teammate is the one who comes close, and if Conor was at his true prime, maybe he could give Khabib some trouble. He got dominated by Khabib, but he is the 1st guy on the feet, pure striking, to actually outclass khabib for 1 round, I saw it...defenitely at his worst too. Now we will never know, but I still want Khabib to solidify his greatest ever status, not just LW, ever.

[esco-bar56]

He’s not the greatest fighter of the ufc or in mma he is the greatest Muslim fighter ya sure but definitely not the greatest fighter of all time…

[Micah S]

What a true champion and example for all athletes. Used to be a Conor fan but after UFC 229 researched a lot about this man, his dad, Dagestan and the brotherhood. There will never be another GOAT like Khabib in MMA.

[The matrix]

​@Jasper AG 😂😂😂😂stop the whisky!

[Nabeel Siddiqi]

@Jasper AG lol

[shebs mohammed]

@Jasper AG 😆 😂 good joke

[Jasper AG]

@Gilang Ramadhan Conor is just better than him as a fighter and person, that’s why Conor has more fans

[Bmw Bavaria]

The man who came from the mountains of Dagestan and became UFC lightweight champ without losing round or even a bruss on his face, clearly the best fighter ever Khabib the Eagle 🦅 Nurmagomedov!!

[BACON KING ROBLOX]

@Roble Yusuf No I'm trolling

[Roble Yusuf]

@BACON KING ROBLOX LMAO ARE YOU SERIOUS?

[Rajesh Shetty]

@Jasper AG Brother common, this is real shit talking. I would suggest you try wrestling for one continuous round,m sure you would find yourself gasping. This guy was legit champion, improved himself over the journey and made it look easy... Put some respect on his name! ✨

[BACON KING ROBLOX]

Khabib chicken he ran from Nate Diaz and Mcgregor rematch 🐔🐔🐔

[Sikandar Rana]

This guy keeps on growing in wisdom and grace. No bullshit, simply stating facts as he observes them.

[Ian Seymour]

Just watched this interview and it was amazing and very interesting. Khabib is a down to earth guy who appreciates everything in life and regardless of what he has achieved his feet are firmly on the ground. Still offering his views without disrespecting any one with words.

[Fightsport_Analysts]

How can you not love him.

[soerin koemar]

Jack Nohi 💩

[soerin koemar]

@BACON KING ROBLOX ask your father

[F.S.]

easy. just not love him

[Rollo_ Tomasi]

I’m so happy that Khabib English just got a lot better with time... This man has an abundance of wisdom to share with us 🦅 🙌

[F.S.]

*Like*

[Mr. R]

@Prison Mike that might be one of his biggest eposode ever.

[Prison Mike]

He's ready for a jre

[Ali Shana'a]

The greatness of this man is something else. I’m so glad to be able to follow his journey, and I’m so excited to continue to follow his journey as a coach, as a businessman, and as an incredible human

[YungPrince2k16]

Me with alcohol and video game problems, Khabib is the role model I don't have but need. I have so much pain inside because of those two things I needed to hear this

[Sarah Hussain]

I pray you’re better and safe.

[zm1611]

@Rabbi Shmuel Shekelbaum We as muslims believe that all conditions come from Allah. Health, sickness, wealth, poverty, good times, bad times every single aspect has been written and ordained by Allah in a perfect system. It's just that we as humans see a small part of that massive system and it's too much for us too really understand. I too have had my share of addictions and self destructive behaviors. My consoloation is that Allah is most forgiving and no matter what I do, if I sincerely ask for forgiveness I will be forgiven on the conditions that I have not transgressed the rights of another human being or living creature without any attempt of reconciliation. A test from Allah brings you closer to him while a punishment from Allah will keep you far away from him. We have to be the change we want to see!!

[zm1611]

If Khabib's words are resonating with you, it's because of his religious and moral belief system. I too share that same system, total reliance in Allah and his plan for me, not as flashy or as strong as Habib(actually the correct pronounciation and spelling of his name), different challenges and obstacles but with a purpose. If you can find that purpose you won't need the drinks, drugs(blanket generalization not referring to you so please don't take offense) or video games to pass the time. I promise find the purpose and you will find yourself

[Rabbi Shmuel Shekelbaum]

brother, ive dealt with opiod addictionn for about 6 years and it has ruined me among many other things, i didnt have such an easy life. I feel the exact same about khabib, I only wish I ever had a role model like him. some of us dont get that though. Also people keep saying islam is the answer and i agree but when dealing with addiction its a test that Allah may leave you alone to face. This is what i have noticed

[Afro Man]

Don't give up brother and find your creator Allah will protect you from all of those things.

[Artie Johnson]

How can anyone not like Khabib!!??? Awesome Human!! Never been beat! I don't think he's ever been knocked down, I don't think he's even bled in the cage!!?? Craziness!! Best ever!! 👍👍

[Ryan UFC]

@Predition771 GSP even said Khabib is one of the greats. Go watch that video.

[Predition771]

@Ryan UFC As I said he fought tomato-cans and cherry picked weak opponents, "won" his title from an unranked scrub. Only 3 defenses against strikers (two of which time revealed were not championship caliber). Compared to Mighty Mouse, GSP, Jon Jones, Jose Aldo, Anderson Silva, Kamaru Usman, Matt Hughes etc.. his resume and championship reign are lackluster.

[Predition771]

@Ryan UFC Nope, I just thinking padding his record with journeymen and tomato-cans makes him very overrated. Furthermore he "won" his title from an unranked real estate agent, not to mention his 3 title defenses were all against strikers, two of which turned out not to be championship caliber fighters anyway. Compared to all the other fighters in GOAT contention his resume and championship run does not stack up.

[Naazrah Husain]

Such a fine example and role model for everyone especially the youths

[E]

@BACON KING ROBLOX connor would've been dominated again. Why?

[4bbas]

@BACON KING ROBLOX think you forgot that Khabib folded McChicken easily, think before you speak

[BACON KING ROBLOX]

Khabib chicken he ran from Nate Diaz and Mcgregor rematch 🐔🐔🐔

[Iamthatguypal]

@Sally Forth I feel like you like us in a role… is what I’m getting from this comment

[Carmike]

His views on guns is something that I respect a lot growing up we solved problems with our fists after we move on sure their could have been a better way but guns end lives and I hate to see it in my life and others life is a blessing

[നീയും ഞാനും]

We can watch this all day, again and again Pure class Absolute legend 🔥💚

[VauxM]

മലയാളി⚡😁

[Paras Stone]

When he said zidane, that shows he's true fan of football.

[c0de TearZ]

Zidane: The most elegant

[Nikola Miljkovic]

Salute to the eagle, the champ. There is only one Khabib. May his father rest in peace.

[mr doom]

Belal said it too, it's really hard to be coached by Khabib, like the training is really tiring and hard, Khabib has unlimited cardio, remember when the brothers said Khabib is "crazy" lol

[EarthlingX]

@Kusunoki SG pretty sure he spars coz DC kept saying Islam was the only person who won some rounds against Khabib in the gym

[OddEdd]

"train hard fight easy"-islam makhachev

[mr doom]

@Kusunoki SG i know, but do you ever see AKA video when he lead the training when he still active fighter? people are dying LOL

[Kusunoki SG]

Maybe Khabib will not spar, but he most likely will do running, grappling, and lifts with the crew

[sokonlon]

Belal had to train just to prepare to join Khabib camp lmao. That sounds scary af

[HassyTV]

Even bigger champions listen his words, he's that great.. What a rare human he is.. he is teaching all the right things to this young generation, May God continue to bless him, Ameen.

[Sara k]

This was the best one yet. Absolutely admire this man❤️ May he have a long life

[Call a spade a spade]

Khabib said that you can have kids or whatever other relationships and there’s nobody that is more important than a mother. I couldn’t agree more. My mom is everything to me. God bless everybody that has relationships with their parents and if you don’t currently have a relationship, i wish you can while they're here. 🙏🙏🙏

[നീയും ഞാനും]

That's an islamic teaching 💚

[Jared Smyth]

Khabib is so genuine

[Kamartah]

26:20 Khabib saying 'send me lokation' is the most khabib thing.

[bewiththetruth always]

I have never seen someone grow as much as khabib, not only in mma, have seen his personality growing, english, the man is 33 or 34 and spits wisdom

[Diego]

This young dude is such a tremendous interviewer. Nice attitude and only pertinent questions. Talented af.

[EmreDemirkayaLoves]

Legend of MMA and Icon of the UFC ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[BACON KING ROBLOX]

@KHAMZAT BROTHER hahahaha

[KHAMZAT BROTHER]

@BACON KING ROBLOX nate and conor grappling is zero wresling is zero they can't win against khabib . you kid go and watch pogo tv

[BACON KING ROBLOX]

Khabib chicken he ran from Nate Diaz and Mcgregor rematch 🐔🐔🐔

[C. sense]

🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 General 👑

[WH]

Audience was a little crazy but man what a class act

[jhard06]

A legacy based on integrity, honour, humility, and true warrior spirit. That man is The Champion of champions!

[Zoby]

This guy is full of manners and respect. How can people even hate him?

[littlezazahurtsnobody]

Khabib an all time legend, so glad he's still about even after retiring. Props to Mustafa also, very unexpected but I see how it makes sense. Great artist.

[Khalev ayad magomedov]

Khabib love he's fans and hes family, thats why he still here speaking with us and helping he's team, true legend 🔥

[Samuel Bigs]

Unbelievable guy and upbringing Biggest inspiration and role model for any code Khabib you are the true 🐐

[KAMIIKAZEExx]

I love that Khabib was talking about humility like it was common sense when Mcgregor at the exact same time was in Dubai or Abu Dhabi shit faced walking around with his old belt 😂😂😂

[Bodyweightlifter]

He is just the total opposite of McTapper and will Always be!

[JamesBond 007]

The only GOAT of MMA! No one No one can beat Khabib, inside and Outside the cage.... The greatest ever!

[Casual Level Expert]

This was a fantastic interview!! So well done 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[wissam Amroune]

Khabib always wise words Masha Allah

[wajahatkhan]

One of the best interviews of khabib I've seen to date. Great host as wwll. Definitely deserves more views. Many valuable gems of wisdom. Allah bless and preserve you brother Khabib. Much love and duas from New Zealand

[Mohammed Rahman]

Khabib is too naturally funny

[anarki777]

Khabib doesn't understand how you can have a bad relationship with your parents because he had good parents.

[Yahyah Ali]

“Long time ago some guy say we here to take over. But WE here to take over” - Khabib

[Game of stones]

I love the way khabib pronounces alcohol as alkagoal

[Adam Burling]

There's something intrinsically deeper in what he said. " You can buy any video game but you can't buy time " or you can as many as you want, but the time to enjoy them all is unfeasible. He can't give 100% of himself to do the conditioning and training and fighting or even to go through the mental part of fighting, and at the same time give 100% of his time to those around him especially those he's helping. Those that can't relate wouldn't know because it takes stepping back and seeing things from another's point of view and perspective sometimes to understand.

[Gg]

Always interesting to listen to khabib talk. I feel he has achieved a golden life. All his life he has had the hard road, and aced the test.

[LCW]

This was beautiful. We love you so much Khabib and we are grateful to God-Allah for you. Also great job interviewing by the youngster. He gave Khabib time to speak, he kept humor & stayed calm inspite his excitement❣️🙏✌️ Also great audience Canada!

[Shakir Sohail]

Please read the holy Quran in English translation insha Allah you can download it in English translation insha Allah

[Traci Parker]

What an incredible human being

[Truth Seeker]

He's creating a great legacy behind him

[KHAMZAT BROTHER]

@BACON KING ROBLOX conor tap machine nate tap chiken. Hey kid go and Watch pogo tv

[Predition771]

His legacy is fighting waiters and bar tenders

[BACON KING ROBLOX]

Khabib chicken he ran from Nate Diaz and Mcgregor rematch 🐔🐔🐔

[Black Cat]

@Dan25 be a good Muslim 😁😁

[Dan25]

and what is that legacy?

[Notorious Miks]

Such an iconic guy🦅

[Naazrah Husain]

His father taught him well

[WM]

No doubt, Khabib is the bigest stars in the world. Everything from him very amazing. Proud of you, Khabib

[Jay Srinivasan]

Wow, I am surprised that he is so big in Canada! So happy to see this. Long live the goat.

[Sarfraz Mohsin]

Love how he didn't say fans but my people! ❤️💯

[Mike Michael]

He fight for his father He retire for his mother He coach for his brothers King of King and Champ of Champ of all time...👏

[FC Marok]

He coach brother He smash conor

[truth - حقيقة]

Islam as Religion makes such heros.

[Túlio Ortiz]

Damn bro what a quote 💯

[Narshoussa]

I enjoyed every second❣️ may Allah bless u man 🇩🇿🇩🇿

[Rick Deckard]

This guy had some great questions prepared for Khabib one of the best interviews I've seen.

[MrBadintentionss]

this man has his head screwed on right. fighting can build character, but having the maturity to become a great man after that is another level. khabib is making all the right moves.

[Yaseen Hoque]

19:10 I yelled “I love you khabib” bro I love him so much bro holllly. Ima show my kids this clip. The man said I love u too . Straight goat.

[NME]

Haha that awesome

[Rabbi Shmuel Shekelbaum]

lolll

[Florentino Robles]

Wow man i already like you before the interview but now i got nothing but respect, no wonder I never liked the clowns that talks trash all the time you're the real human being i will like to achieve one day

[truth - حقيقة]

The religion of Islam is the key my brother 💚

[Apositys]

I was there in person, best time of my life

[NME]

How awesome

[Sri Subiyanti]

Alhamdulillah

[KUNG]

@mr doom awesome

[mr doom]

nice

[Ak MS]

Confidence, honest but stood tall while on the ground 👊☝️

[Gamebredo]

Waiting for his JRE Podcast..i wonder will he ever do it??

[Gg]

He said he has been asked a few times in the past and he wanted to improve his English. One day it will come

[Sami Khan]

Khabib king of MMA♥✌

[violet rose]

@BACON KING ROBLOX says chicken

[BACON KING ROBLOX]

Khabib chicken he ran from Nate Diaz and Mcgregor rematch 🐔🐔🐔

[violet rose]

"Khabib is the unicorn of the sport " ~ Meghan olivi

[Keo sae]

I love his answer about his mom❤

[Makki Aidi]

Such a role Model 💪💪 mashaallah

[TOWARDS LIGHT]

I love you habib..... Sir...a huge respect for YOU

[Zhel]

"Can I ask you one question?" Sure. "Who are you? ". Priceless.

[Paul Bentley]

Best sportsman interview I've ever seen in my life. Best interview I've ever seen in my life. What a guy. Great job Mustafa too, fantastic questions, amazing answers. Wow. Khabib brings wisdom, wit, humor, insight, everything. Even throws in the classic "Send me location". I assume politics was 100% off limits, no question about how he could forsee how to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

[Paul Bentley]

@Scribble💯 I don't agree guy was attentive, asked great questions, shut up when Khabib spoke. What didn't he do for you.

[Scribble💯]

Could've done with a better interviewer.

[Mohammed Nadeem]

Round of applause to Mustafa too, good show my brother 💥

[Square&]

Lol Khabib is really already multitasking here (coach + manager + promoter). Let him stay retired as an athlete, don’t ask him too much 😊

[P0ETICsin]

That's beautiful

[Gaurav R]

Never gonna touch alcogol. Jokes apart you're an outstanding champion.

[xSCHOBELx]

Props to the interviewer.

[BORZZ]

It was truly amazing attending this event it was truly inspiring listing to this fucking savage of a eagle and the others khabib was born to be a Legend ❤

[Samir Dehbi]

Khabib what a man of honour

[samfisher09]

It's always enjoyable. Khabib should be football commentator.

[PHINSUP305🐬]

What an amazing human being!!!

[Light X Boxing]

Big respect to this man!!!

[Mike]

Mustafa Ahmed! ❤️ They chose the perfect brother to interview khabib

[SRF PUNK]

So much life facts from this living legend

[Tomasz Michalski]

Both defined a part humble and I will finish it: Humble: is the only characteristic that you can't give yourself because if you do you aren't humble. Thumbs up for the great interview and the interviewer, this dude had the perfect balance between a fanboy and professional.

[David Kelly]

U only have one mother, that will tell what kind of man he is! Up most respect khabib🙌

[Toushif Haque]

The GOAT 🐐 ☝

[Mick Q Vo]

So true he’s a very in-depth person full of knowledge that’s very well educated as well … the man has a university degree in finance … his dad prioritizes education over sport …. His English has improved so much that has helped people to become fans of his by understanding his philosophy more …

[Ryan UFC]

The end was the best when Khabib said,” by way who are you”? I lost it. 😂

[Scott Bagan]

Imagine how big Khabib versus GSP would be

[New Wave]

Unreal hearing him. Listened to it threee times. Motivation

[Farrell Lobo]

Because of Mother... Best 👍 words.. so much love 💕 and emotion.... God bless you brother 🙂 Khabib

[preston broadus]

khabib and pettis respect each other due to them both calling each other out and then both being injured and not being able to fight. they ended up in the same car and they acknowledged that one knows what the other feels. (being injured)

[GM Islamic official]

Amazing interview 😊

[Aman]

The host is just awesome. Mustafa you did a great job man.

[mp mp]

an honor to watch, thanks Khabiband thanks to the Guy 🙂

[Jonathan L]

So much great life advice in this ❤

[MC Stretch]

Amazing… what a guy!!! ❤

[Nate Haji]

Khabib Nurmagomedov really is the Muhammad Ali of this generation, like another commenter mentioned. I learn something new everytime I hear him speak. 🙏🏼🙏🏼👆🏼great interviewer too

[Med RAYANE]

Such an honourable man worthy of every laud every respect and esteem A most uncommon man Tall he stands among commons A paragon of humility, Of modesty and what it really means to be a true believer In sportsmanship unmatched he dwells and whomever does see him,instantly does like and respect him. A one of kind Lad Whom I pray Allah Bless and of all wrongs shield him and upon his foes make him prevail! How cannot one marvel at such great guys having around!

[yball13]

Glad i got to witness this live

[Jose Garza]

THE GOAT

[Mohammed Anas]

Khabib is a master

[Altamash sameer]

Came here for the wisdom....Ma Sha Allah ✨

[Muhammed Kush]

His soo humble mashallah ❤❤