Khabib on the importance of community, selling vegetables and life in business [FULL INTERVIEW]

Khabib Nurmagomedov sits down with Rod Berger for a different kind of conversation - talking business, entrepreneurship and how Khabib operated at the top level in mixed martial arts, and continues in that fashion in day-to-day life.
Find out about Khabib's vegetable empire, how he always will be a 'village guy' and where he wants Eagle FC to be in the next decade.
00:00 Transition from fighting to business
03:00 Managing time
03:52 Perception and routine
05:24 Competition
06:53 Dana White
07:55 'The American Dream'
10:57 Being a Public Figure
12:20 Handling Fame
13:16 Community, Village & Vegetables
15:40 Motivation and Father's Plan
21:48 Eagle FC Success?
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#EagleFC #KhabibNurmagomedov

[@mohamedyounes9272]

In a game of blood, we witnessed a man who never bled. Khabib Nurmagomedov !

[@mohamedyounes9272]

Bother, nobody can touch my shoulder. Nobody, all my life !!! Khabib Nurmagomedov

[@izharulhaqtruthrevealed1185]

@Astra Cruiser and those ur top 3 were his easiest fight 🤦‍♂️😂those cans did better

[@ryanb8736]

@Astra Cruiser You just don’t understand the sport and never fought anyone in your life. Nothing wrong with being a simpleton. Now I’ve been in this sport for 32 years and I can honestly say nobody can say what Khabib has accomplished. Everyone gets beat down and bleeds. Even the best of the best have. Khabib showed his defense and fight IQ is next level. His strength is massive. Look at all the big guys he throws around in training lately.

[@reyansk709]

@Astra Cruiser i just don't get it , why the f the people like you should always be in the comments, unnecessary interruptions.

[@winningworldwide764]

I work for Eagle FC in Miami and am so grateful to be a part of what Khabib is doing such a great fun environment. The first event i was standing outside the building holding a sign, they saw me and brought me in. My dream is to one day fight for Eagle FC.

[@alexferdinansyah757]

Wow. I wish you luck, may you one day fight in EFC.

[@Rlouis367]

@@alexferdinansyah757 he's already lucky 😄👍

[@Rlouis367]

Good for you, wish you d best

[@katana_3558]

How is khabib in person

[@violetrose6014]

@@katana_3558 he's funny and talkative

[@anklebreaka03]

khabib is just different. truly different to any other professional athlete. he really is still just a mountain man at heart

[@LBastone]

How is this that much different than Brock Lesnar?

[@jasonborotra4208]

@@LBastone Well, Brock is a mountain man? Lol. And Brock was also cheating, so that's definitely something different.

[@ryanb8736]

Khabib isn’t into himself cause he thinks he’s the best. He’s into pushing himself to become the best.

[@LBastone]

@@jasonborotra4208 Brock’s original run in the UFC had majority of guys on steroids. He literally fought ubereem lol

[@perunlowtuned]

And you know that how? You grew up together in the mountains of Dagestan?

[@MARVELTHEMARVELOUS]

khabib is a living legend

[@fikrirami4359]

No doubt about it👍🏻

[@DrThrax009]

@Astra Cruiser Cope

[@afgankidd00]

@Astra Cruiser nah, not a stretch. He's transcended MMA.

[@ryanb8736]

He sure is.

[@afgankidd00]

@Astra Cruiser Holy shit. Wow. You're actually that dense? My god dude I sincerely hope you're trolling. Just.. for your sake.

[@mollyhang9026]

This was a great interview by both parties. Khabib speaks so honestly and with so much humility. He stays true to himself and never divert from his plan. He is truly great in everything he does.

[@michaeltrujillo9092]

What are his thoughts on Ukrainian people dying? He’s very religious correct? He has one of the loudest voices in Russia and chooses to stay silent? Why?

[@aamir4883]

@@michaeltrujillo9092 why Ukrainian Jews are silent on Israeli Jews killing Palestinians

[@moeftw6792]

@@michaeltrujillo9092 there is a difference if you are American and you have freedom of speech and if you are Russian with a communist dictator leader. If he talks he would be jailed and they would even hurt his family and he wont change anything.

[@amah08aa]

@@michaeltrujillo9092 what do you say about the wars in the middle east Ukraine was part of? All the innocents Ukrainians killed?

[@amah08aa]

@@michaeltrujillo9092 Your war is not that important for everyone. It's your war

[@truthseeker96]

Gotta love Khabib, even with his wealth and fame he's still that simple and humble guy who loves his village.

[@violetrose7956]

And he still can know which is quality tomatoes or not , he can tell it just by touch the tomatoes ....

[@jasonborotra4208]

@@violetrose7956 a lot of people can do that lol.

[@violetrose7956]

@@jasonborotra4208 yes only tomatoes sellers and tomato farmer

[@jasonborotra4208]

@@violetrose7956 😂

[@iberico8174]

Because he lives following the guide of the Creator: Islam

[@adiguna841]

Damn.. the legend is here, the eagle.., so much effort, time, discipline, thinking, sweat and of course Allah SWT blessing to become the Champion not only in the cage but also outside the cage.. hope I can be like that someday

[@luckmanali187]

InshahALLAH u can

[@adiguna841]

@@luckmanali187 thank you brother.. you too.. 🙏🏼

[@maydixon-yuras9927]

@@adiguna841 Allah is nothing, believe in yourself and others and you can do good things too. Khabib is an inspiration not just in MMA but life!

[@maydixon-yuras9927]

@@luckmanali187 Allah is not real, he can do it with hard work and perseverance.

[@MehwiAsif]

Ma Shaa Allah

[@sarak4217]

As Muslims we are thankful whether poor or rich. Allah tests us in every situation. Even if you work hard and don't make millions, you still can be high in the eyes of God. This life is nothing but a test on us

[@zinsef3242]

exactly baraka allah fik

[@sannyahmed359]

Yes my dear sister i want to meet u💖🤗🇵🇸

[@spiderpg]

Khabib is the type of Boss I would look up to. He is not just a boss, he is a leader.

[@stewartsmith1464]

I have to admire how honest Khabib is, may sound cringe but I go to him often for fight predictions

[@kevg9794]

He's possibly the best person to go to for fight predictions. The greatest lightweight to ever fight in the ufc. No cringe in that ☮️

[@kevg9794]

@Beyonce's Middle Finger Fair play. I haven't heard many of his fight predictions personally I just assumed he would be a great mind to go to for a good insight. But just because he got a few wrong doesn't mean he's bad at predicting fights.

[@truthseeker96]

@Beyonce's Middle Finger He's not a prophet. He predicts based upon the data he has in front of him. Ngannou was losing that fight if he hadn't wrestled. Who ever thought Ngannou would wrestle?

[@muneebelahi7580]

@Beyonce's Middle Finger he also was among the only few fighters who said Conor would beat Aldo

[@reyansk709]

@@truthseeker96 exactly, him wrestling was a o shit moment for me 😂

[@jordanslone88]

Khabib was and still is the best lightweight champion

[@user-nx5ko7fw7z]

Khabib will always find success in any field he goes into as he lives life with a high moral code, honour and integrity. He can’t lose. Literally

[@Redery001]

That's how you do an interview, unique, inciteful questions, not the same repeated ones over and over again.

[@c3bhm]

Really? With the woke 'white privilege' crap shoehorned into it?

[@Redery001]

@@c3bhm lol what are you on

[@ryanb8736]

Khabib is the art of mma. I have a lot of favorites over past 30 years since UFC started and Khabib is my all time favorite.

[@jnunya3833]

Khabib has morals and I got much respect for him because of that

[@ayoubte4651]

khabib must be in the history book as the greatest athlete of all time.... successful in his career and after

[@violetrose7956]

He has released a book with the tittle khabib time 3 years ago , go buy that book I have one

[@berberawib1328]

@@violetrose7956 was it worth the read?

[@iNeed2.p]

Greatest athelete? Stop lol

[@ayoubte4651]

@@iNeed2.p Wich one is better than him?

[@duckyorwell9416]

A straight authentic mind speaking, something Connor will never become which is the biggest legacy you can leave behind.

[@Jay-dl2wq]

Khabib The GOAT Nurmagomedov. Khabib: God gave me everything. Alhamdulillah.

[@babcolmxabraham779]

i can listen to Khabib all day long .. he is such an inspiration

[@violetrose7956]

All the best to the Eagle and Eagle FC , may Allah bless you khabib nurmagomedov ❤

[@Rlouis367]

Aaamiinnnn

[@muntasifsusmit]

Amin

[@newyorkcity5851]

Champ is living good life

[@maliksadaf99]

No1 fan is here also😂

[@stigmashooter5566]

You can take Khabib out the village, but you can’t take the village outta Khabib

[@OnlyTruthMatt3rs]

In a positive context. Because in some countries we use this phase in a negative way.

[@azmtkdzv]

@@OnlyTruthMatt3rs I'm not sure if there's positive interpretation

[@terid3569]

@@OnlyTruthMatt3rs in American it’s positive showing respect for where he lived and grew up.

[@AdamCeladin]

All the best brother !!! Living legend

[@nickduka756]

It’s amazing how Khabib the human being is even better than Khabib the fighter

[@MartialLiam]

This was a great interview, Eagle FC doing things right, you love to see it!

[@c3bhm]

Except for the creepy woke 'white privilege' garbage by the host.

[@fatalstriker1732]

Khabib the dominator!

[@mikebarreras26]

Much love from Albuquerque New Mexico

[@user-ke7ti7di4x]

It was Albuquerque that Khabib was preparing for his first fights

[@ninadpanchal7086]

walter is that you from different account?

[@shamsulhassim]

I sell tomatoes when I was a kid, and I still selling tomatoes now - Khabib

[@anancancan]

making khabib my idol is the best thing in life, loving you

[@afts8961]

This was great knowledge 🙏🏻 May Allah give him success 🤲🏻

[@Friluftsbaba]

Khabib is on a different level.

[@littledirty]

He’s so genuine and honest. In a time where its hard to be found. Motivating

[@salleyibrahim6393]

This interviewer is so professional n khabib humbleness is on top of the roof ,some people just get so arrogant by getting their week pay check.but look at khabib money n humble.thanks for sharing

[@neilyoung3446]

Khabib you the man your father would be so proud of you just as you are of him, you will succeed 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@johndoeiii9767]

May God bless you always brother.

[@justinava1675]

His english has improved so much its great we can understand him on another level now(english speakers)

[@deadlyicecream1]

Amazing to see Khabib is doing something great, once again

[@heidirosenz]

Love how he’s figure 4 leg locking himself even as he sits still 😂

[@Mr.Inbetween93]

I think he’s ready for Joe Rogan. Him and DC would be awesome.

[@your.viralcontent2653]

a champion that knew the importance of his faith his health by retiring on time and the post career projects that every athlete should think about instead of spending money on jewelry partying and else

[@pjay9339]

Khabib is different level

[@seeloknyasebaiknya3392]

I always see people complaint why khabib so busy body about Islam Makhachev fights. If they really know how much Khabib value, they will not complaint...

[@HeatherHotcakes]

I love Khabib’s outlook on life and his commitment to keeping Allah first. I just wish I’d never heard that joke about Eddie Monster because now its all I see when looking at him.

[@mavled_efc]

ХАБИБ СИЛА❤❤❤

[@marouanenakkaze8791]

Eagle 🦅 Fc The Future

[@user-hq2ye6lh3u]

Хабиб красава

[@jay8874]

Khabib is good humbleman fighting up and down is normal my my opinion Khabib is already retired is good he focus his Business he already retired peacefully.We pray for him cause he is Goodman.

[@sapardurdyev3258]

Oh how I miss your fights Habib You are an example for the younger generation all over the world🌏💯

[@ryanb8736]

Khabib isn’t into himself, he’s into pushing himself.

[@reyansk709]

Exactly. He literally just said that its all upto you wanna do it or not . Its all mentality 💯.

[@oneloveoneheartonedestination]

Legend very respectable guy, wite a good and pure heart 🙌🙏🏼

[@Rlouis367]

Let's go Khabib, let's go Eagle FC 🔥🔥🔥

[@SG-dw8jh]

May Allah protect you my brother.

[@wildirishladdavy7965]

A true inspiration and gentlemen ☘️🐺☘️

[@JusstReels]

Khabib is always class. This reporter was great, with great questions. MashAllah ☝🏼

[@mrfatuchi]

The point he made how he only feels good when he trains shows he would have been a construction worker or any manual labor job. I feel the same. I only ever truly feel good is after a days of honest manual labor work.

[@oneloveoneheartonedestination]

Me too.. now I have another job it's makes me lazy 😴 mis my other job it was a stupid job bit it was making me stronger never had to quite now tig welding its totally different from what I did know I knew what I missed and hard work is making me feel good can't go back now

[@khalilkhusairi]

My men khabib.. you are inspirational to the world.. keep making legacy brother..

[@OG_Jin_Bling]

Eagle Vegetables versus Proper 12 Whiskey, let's goooo!

[@declanbailey7914]

This interviewer clearly knows nothing about khabib just done five mins of research... khabib is just so honest and true

[@mikesulla2977]

Thank you for putting this interview together and sharing. Very interesting to get a glimpse into Khabib’s thinking about life and business. It’s impressive how much he’s been able to accomplish not only in the world of UFC, but now also in business. Especially from the perspective of an immigrant. It would be interesting to dive deeper into some of the success principles and philosophies that Khabib followed to find the success he has. Great interview tough!

[@nazhir4156]

he s a muslim warrior thats his philosophie

[@m.r.a7992]

He isn't even an immigrant in US , you know that right lol

[@SK-ns6sl]

He's not an immigrant. I found it strange when the interviewer asked him that. He's a Dagistani Russian.

[@mockiemockiz]

idk i think for a fighter having their own promotion is such crazy dream but look at him now. i believe no ufc fighter have dream as wild as khabibs dream

[@terid3569]

@@m.r.a7992 He meant a foreigner coming to America now he has duel Citizenship

[@hashimwahbi]

This is the best Khabib interview I've ever seen. The only one where it gives an honest depiction of what makes Khabib who he is. All the other interviews I've seen always bring up the same questions (Conor, father, Islam Makhachev, etc.) Well done and wish it was longer

[@NennMichBoss]

Loved this interview finally some questions other than just about fighting 👏

[@gmstjs]

Excellent interview.

[@turtlejones9279]

This man should be a world leader

[@youtubeshorts6319]

Such slogans can cause trouble for him back home. May he always keep doing good, may We learn from him, May Allah SWT guide us all.

[@adam-ramos]

I love the Eagle FC organization. And Khabib the G.O.A.T.

[@yusufparuk4473]

legend

[@antifanatizm2194]

Abu Ali al-Ashari is the founder of the Darul Fiqr project, the author of many lectures on Aqida, Fiqh, hadith, etc. He is the author of books published by Darul Fikr publishing house. He is the author of many articles on various topics. A man who has brought and continues to benefit Muslims in Russia, the CIS (and even English-speaking Muslims, given that he already has lessons on Aqida in English). The man thanks to whom asharism began to revive in Russia and the CIS. A man, thanks to whom many have learned ahkama riddy. Thanks to his lectures, many Wahhabis became Sunnis (renounced the ideas of Tajsim and Kharijism), many Habashites renounced Habashism (takfir Asharites and accusations and reproaches against the noble associate Muawiya). Thanks to him, many Sunnis have grown beards and girls have put on a niqab. For this reason, many Murids have abandoned batynism of the type "if Ustaz says to cut off the head of the father, then it is necessary to cut off the head of the father", which clearly contradicts Sharia and is outright heresy, also many Murids have left divination on the rosary, which they call istikhara. Although Hassan afandi himself, who brought this story to "hulasatul adab" in his other book "Tanbigyu salikin" refutes such heresy. He quotes on page 324 "tanbigyu salikin" from Ibn Hajar al-Haytami from "tuhfatul muhtaj": واضح جلي يجب طرده في سائر ما يحكى عن الصوفية مما يخالف ظواهر الشرع It is absolutely necessary to reject everything that is transmitted from Sufis if it contradicts Zahir Sharia Also, many Murids stopped believing and telling false hadiths in the likeness of "The Prophet peace be upon him noticed a glowing dot on the earth...Djibril said that this is the blessed land of Dagestan"

[@violetrose6014]

Really , jibreel a.s said Dagestan ?

[@superhigh3278]

Khabib is a legend !!!

[@azumieqoe6992]

A big respect and salute to the great muslim fighter in the history of UFC khabib❤️.. We love you khabib, Allah blessed you and ur family always..

[@YusufEffendi17]

All that questions are genius, what a great interview!

[@justinava1675]

Great questions and these interviews are gonna improve Khabib's english even further.

[@Cub__]

Legend, Fly high.

[@gamebred6995]

Incredible interview. Just incredible mind and human being.

[@FearlessP4P1]

I hope khabib and eagleFC success.

[@maira.akhtar]

Such warmth ❤

[@R4STY-]

Khabib always the best he made me become better of what I do and what I believe ❤

[@stephanieconsi4825]

I love this man.

[@m.r.a7992]

This is what happens when you aren't invested into buying luxurious cars , mansions , fancy suits and all the bling bling shit. Say no to drugs and never chase women and avoid silly clubs and other distractions that serve no purpose in your life .

[@saquibfaizi3655]

A good interview with very educated journalist.

[@TheAshumishu]

Brilliant questions but i can sense that Khabib not entirely understand the nuance of the question..probably in Russian his answer might be more profound

[@kaylar6442]

Great interview! Though I think the interviewer should adjust the way he asks questions. He didn’t keep in mind that Khabib is not a native English speaker. He used a lot of big words and sentence structures that can be confusing to a nonnative speaker. Luckily, Khabib is a pro and handled it very well. As an American, I found the questions about America annoying. He’s not American period. He doesn’t have to be guided to compliment America. He lived the MMA dream not the American dream. I will say that the interviewer asked great questions and seems very nice. Overall, it was very insightful and it’s always great to hear wise words from Khabib!

[@desertstorm5318]

Yes you right He was using tough words

[@fsalhin99]

i thought so too. how many non-americans who immigrate to USA are asked about "the american dream" ?? and he's not even living in US he's still living in his village in Dagestan and only staying in US for business/sports. he still has a russian passport

[@masana_]

The dude doesn't train 5/6 hours a day anymore, now it's 1h30/2h per day. Even actual fighters doesn't train that much when they don't have a fight incoming. He likes to say that he is finished now but he still can come back anytime and litterally smash evrybody. You see him as a businessman, giving interviews and stuff but he still is a pure fighter. What a legend.

[@dieforyou656]

thank u khabib 😊

[@josephcapone2154]

I can’t wait to quit my career when my father dies! Such a good philosophy.

[@pllthetrgrrr2825]

I really liked this interview but some questions went over Khabib's head. They had more depth to it than he could comprehend. Nonetheless, Great so see a guy like Khabib going strong & remaining humble in a crazy world like this. Much love & respect 🥂

[@Phalguni777]

Yeah it's the language barrier. When he speaks in Russian, so much depth and intelligence come forth

[@syedhaider9221]

HOSTED VERY WELL BY THE HOST KHABIB AWESOME THAN EVER

[@theindubitable]

Khabibs English skills is next level now.

[@zenzupah739]

Thanos Bib, a simple farmer and a coach.

[@azhanz]

Khabib's English has improved a lot. I mean - a lot

[@yonas3972]

loved the interview khabib forever Legend

[@pyramidclips1037]

The legend ❤

[@yusufsky2923]

Ассалямуалейкум ✊🏼

[@Islam_first]

amazing amazing content! Thank you to both!!

[@EAGLEFIGHTCLUB]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sunnyday3971]

Amazing interview

[@jtmma6951]

Interviewer pulled the “I’m a privileged white male” 😆🤣😂🤣

[@Jakobrchris]

Great interview, great questions.

[@tattiman]

Great interviewer! Great Topics! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mostafamohamud5593]

Man the best intreview ever

[@mred3833]

Legend

[@declanbailey7914]

If u want you can be bum too that had me cracking up 🤣

[@carfran53]

Great champion, great human being.

[@jakovshamilov4193]

never seen such a humble Champion! God bless you brother!