Khabib's Coach Reacts to Retirement, UFC 254 Win, Reveals Khabib Was Hospitalized, GOAT Status

Post-Fight after UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje, Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach Javier Mendez speaks to Submission Radio about Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje and Khabib's domination of "The Highlight" to defend his undisputed UFC lightweight title and subsequent retirement. Mendez discusses the fight itself, Khabib retiring afterwards and when he found out about it, some of the reasons behind the retirement, Khabib being injured in camp and having to go to hospital at one point, if "The Eagle" will ever return from retirement, his place in MMA history and GOAT status, who will likely fight for the belt in Khabib's absence, funny stories from Khabib in the early days, and more!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Post-fight aftermath
1:32 Issues in training camp and Khabib being hospitalized
3:57 Khabib's weight cut for this fight and how he did it with the broken toe
6:35 Khabib getting emotional before the fight and if Javier was worried
8:02 When Javier found out about the retirement
10:12 Talking with Khabib about his retirement afterwards
11:39 How much Khabib's father's passing had to do with the retirement
12:55 If Khabib would ever return
15:50 Khabib's performance over Gaethje
17:59 Make your balls smooth
19:00 If the submissions were part of Khabib's gameplan
20:02 Khabib's place as MMA's GOAT
21:50 Javier gets emotional reminiscing and tells hilarious Khabib stories
25:09 Who should fight for the vacant title
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[@yougotburned2143]

Netflix should make a documentary about Khabib

[@rossahmad3473]

why should it be Netflix? There Amazon, HBO, BT sport (which did the awesome animation), BBC, RT and many more...

[@maryamkim1281]

Anatomy of a Fighter by Will Harris has probably done the finest documentary about Khabib.

[@yougotburned2143]

@@rossahmad3473 well take your pick then, as long as it’s done well.

[@yougotburned2143]

@@maryamkim1281 his videos are great and I’ve seen them all. Will is good but he’s still learning and does it solo. I’d love to see what a really good director can do with his footage and with a talented team working on it too.

[@alanbolton7803]

That company promotes nothing but shit. Doubt it'll happen!

[@zroman3947]

“As long as this man has faith in himself his family and his religion he can never be broken” -Javier Mendez

[@MAl-xz7lc]

AMAZING 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 😇

[@siralexferguson5908]

"my toe is broken but my mind isn't" Legend

[@Danial3109]

And the other guy kept saying mY fOoT wAs A BAloOn

[@abdiqafarali9448]

@Khabib knocked JEsSus Don’t put religion on the topic You stupid ideot. Have some respect

[@vixlqq638]

@Khabib knocked JEsSus that is not a nice thing to say you idiot

[@muhammadabdi774]

@Khabib knocked JEsSus I don't think you are Muslim because muslims respect all prophets we don't make any distinction between God's messengers. So go and play your dirty game somewhere else.

[@vixlqq638]

@Khabib knocked JEsSus male I'm a proud muslim. The shit that France is doing has nothing to do with gaethje, and gaethje showed khabib all the respect. I'm just telling you, you're an idiot and ignorant

[@KookieCombat]

22:04 “I love you coach, thank you for everything”. Very emotional, what a relationship.

[@hamzarao1583]

It got me too ...what a lovely man .... probably the most lovely person of mma

[@hamzarao1583]

@hh jj yeah very true ...he stated that too ...

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

Man this is so beautiful

[@GoBlueO23]

"It means everything" Man that made me feel

[@AkMS0505]

Mother is a real deal in Islam as it was mentioned in the Quran...hands up to Khabib 👊

[@AndryRezzer279]

Yup like prophet said " your mother..your mother..your mother "

[@stevnnno418]

@Khabib knocked JEsSus omg, go read some books and search what hadith it is, dont embarrass yourself pls

[@wedo6033]

@@AndryRezzer279 true.. Islam's prophet Muhammad said "the most important person in your life, and the most you have to respect is, your mother.." and a guy said "who next?" prophet said "your mother.." and the guy said " who next?" (again) and prophet said "then, your father.." Prophet Muhammad said mother three times.. that's mean Mom is the most respectable person in someone's life.. mashaa allah..

[@darebear4058]

@@UCgU6-2-qvNFc6PwQO-KvmpAbut what happens when all the predictions of the future are true. the things that are prophesied are not common sense, they are things that people in that time thought were impossible and are pretty specific

[@ThatSocratesguy]

@Khabib knocked JEsSus You need to read up on philosophy, (branch: epistemology, branch: validity of testimonial knowledge. You seem to have a broader epistemological issue with testimonial knowledge. History, language, many other things are essentially passed on from person to person, group to group, generation to generation. Testimonial knowledge (as referred to in English by philosophers) or Khabr Sadiq as referred to in Arabic is a fundamental and unmissable part of human knowledge. That was my answer in a broad line. To address one point you mentioned specifically about identity of grandfathers/ancestors: Many families keep their entire family trees spanning back ages. Especially (but not limited too) royal families, aristocrats. They have their entire ancestry going back thousand years sometimes. Complete with biographical notes about each person. There are also scholars who specialise in ancestry. This also goes, you might find interesting, for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. I know descendants who have memorised their entire ancestry back to the Prophet, (because they cherish it). Anyways if you think this is impossible, then I refer you back to the broader philosophical subject of the validity of testimonial knowledge.

[@alexpopa1119]

I am a young christian man but i have so much respect and admiration for Islam and for muslim people! The videos I saw with Khabib and Abdulmanap showed and learned me how much humility, brotherhood, love and respect you all have for each other. REAL, honest people. I wish one day i also am in Dagestan to meet Khabib and run with him in the mountains that is my dream!!! I love you champ! Love and respect from Belgium! You will be a great coach Khabib, just like your father.

[@mightyowl1668]

Brother, I highly encourage you to read a good translation of the koran with an open mind. You will understand the true message God was sending before through Moses, Jesus and finally through Muhammad, peace be upon all of them. God bless you and us and hope we reach our goals in this life and the hereafter... Peace, brother!

[@sam7748]

Good. Muslims love and respect Christ.

[@lillydelia3351]

Respect

[@lional4898]

I'm muslim myself. Greetings to you. A lot of nonmuslim people share this qualities too, they're kind of universally good. But I agree, knowing their nation and lifestyle, they deserve admiration. Many of us muslims have a lot to learn to behave at least as them. There's always room for improvement. To be true, not to pretend to.

[@SuperLemun]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHayf6Wdnr90hs0

[@johnzephyr7696]

Khabib so loyal to his coach javier,its like his second dad to him. He said yesterda"I love you so much coach" like 2 times I think in the post fight interview..Even in Dagestan,Khabib won't let coach javier carry his bag, Khabib carried the bag for him..

[@zenilampard4639]

Is it true that Khabib won't let his coach Javier carry his bag? what a ... Respect

[@aculite2163]

@@zenilampard4639 go see in Javier aka page in KZbin you will see.

[@alink4280]

True

[@zenilampard4639]

​@@aculite2163 Oh well .. I've just seen it. Omg. it's so true. Thanks . I'm a coach as well, healty instructor, trainer of many successful young students n clients, yeah they acknowledged me but no one say "I love u coach". Lol. Tbh I don't really need it but after seeing The Great Khabib said that to Javier, well that is a respect on another level imho. Really something.

[@nikolajosic5822]

@@zenilampard4639 well brother the difference is, you train people to be healthier, javier trains khabib to kill and not be killed. watching javier cry to the thought of khabib saying that to him brought tears to even my eyes, what an exceptional human being Khabib is. 1 in a billion

[@fckvar5599]

Nurmagomedov is a real life John Wick.

[@saiku9081]

John wicc luv dog, lel

[@saynotothegreatreset]

Khamzat is the john wick in real life . Flew from Sweden to Ireland to smesh Connor

[@memerhu6441]

@@saiku9081 Its okay we can exchange it with "BEAR"

[@martinez1230]

@@saynotothegreatreset when did that happen?

[@hamzaalikhoso6688]

John wick is the theatre version of Khabib :)))

[@boreduser12]

DC to Khabib: "i cry in cage, people make fun of me. you cry in cage, and people adore you. You the GOAT brother"

[@arnaktar6331]

Meanwhile Jones cry in court hall,oh and Twitter

[@fahadmalik5794]

Fuck y love DC

[@Xyz-eb6if]

Most underrated Coach.

[@jmpsthrufyre]

He is real Mexican gangster

[@hasheemthedream7490]

Joey Diaz immigrant mentality

[@imrantahir7222]

Don't forget Jason gubaloop and magumbo kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnXNnJqiZ76dgpI

[@araag.4257]

I doubt anyone who knows anything about MMA would underestimate him and AKA lol.

[@alexanderkenway]

Underrated? Do you know how many champions this guy has cornered?

[@AhsanKhan-xf7vs]

22:13 javier crying really got me.

[@hamzarao1583]

It got me too 😭

[@hppc8490]

Yes i was feeling it.

[@adeihaw]

Me too😭😭😭 in the octagon 2 times he said 'I love you so much coach'

[@aminamin88196]

Really got me in tears too

[@Hans_012]

It made me tear up.

[@alexanderchua2049]

Khabib is the real Goat. Only burger he eat and Coca Cola he drink. Not Steroids and Cocain.

[@salihabdulsalam7446]

This guy is another level 😂😂

[@sousou021000]

Facts

[@anidiotsandwich6537]

He eat boorger and coca cola with ice

[@unexpected6030]

With some steak

[@artiew8718]

Coca-Cola is made with cocaine leaves

[@vitra4361]

22:30 when he start tearing up, I cry too. May God blessed him, he's great coach and father figure as well

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

❤️ that was beautiful

[@heyguyslolGAMING]

"Coach, my toe is broken but my mind is NOT." - Khabib

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

Goosebumps

[@BAGPULAINTAT]

So glad that Khabib shut down for good all haters who were doubting him every single time

[@ab-bi7qq]

alhamdolillah

[@michaelc7214]

Khabib is a true role model!! He loves his family!! Hes strong in his religious beliefs Hes humble and grateful for all he has He doesnt let money dictate his actions He dedicates himself mind, body and soul to his craft. And for that, hes the GOAT Hes an amazing man, and I wish him only the best in this next phase of his life. Definition of a Champion

[@MPaluba]

He’s one of the best ever but I wouldn’t call him the GOAT. Definitely most dominant fighter ever, but to get that GOAT title, imo, he needed to defend his belt far more.

[@michaelc7214]

@@MPaluba True, it would look better. I think the way he completely dominated people, and in the fashion he did it, is what makes it so impressive Like Anderson Silva and GSP for example Extremely well rounded. You had no idea where theyd attack you. Would GSP take you down and hug you for 5 rounds, or keep it standing and pepper the fuck out of you. Silva, is he gonna ko you with a kick, knee, elbow, jab, hook, clinch work, hadoken? He was deadly all over. Khabib, hes going to shoot in, push you against the fence, smash. That's it And even knowing it, nobody can defend or stop it. It's like if a football team went "ok, we're running the ball in between the tackles, ALL GAME, stop us" And you out 11 men in the box, AND THEY STILL get 250 yards rushing. That's how he is with his opponents I love the debate tho! I hope and pray he'll come back one day, to fight GSP I mean, his dad wanted him to get to 30-0! You never know

[@michaelc7214]

@@MPaluba Also, it's more than just having the belt, to me at least.

[@AzSah000]

And charity... opening free gyms for underprivileged... That's a big thing too.

[@michaelc7214]

@Freddie who do you think is bigger in that part of the world, fedor or khabib?

[@aziztm27]

Guys, pleeeease, do the same thing with Trevor Wittman. I really can't wait to lissen your conversation with Justin's coach. Just please do it ASAP. You're the best.

[@Danielptwa]

Please please please

[@1D.JFanMma]

Please please please ❤️

[@raiwatsagdeo1752]

Yeah please

[@amitmsing]

Yes Please.....

[@nimathing2931]

yes please

[@ashmaplecinnamon8366]

Have nothing but the deepest respect for Jav. The life of a coach is always under appreciated but so glad that Khabib always gave his props to him

[@miltex24]

Khabib is a man of his words. The only way I see him coming back is if his mum lets him. Other than that he won’t be even if he is broke as hell

[@MaxP374]

Should we go at Khabib's house and ask for him to play with us?peasssee. 🤣

[@rcgeek8888]

We were lucky to have the opportunity to watch Khabib compete! Like or dislike Khabib if you can't respect the man Khabib is and the amazing career he laid down in the highest level of mma there is. You may be the one with the issue. accidentally hit send before I was done.

[@ab-bi7qq]

alhamdolillah

[@pghbeaster]

Big facts. The only controversy with Khabib is several issues making weight, but he's a freaking huge LW

[@flightofthefatman]

Thanks guys for this chat with Javier.

[@rohanshah8808]

Now imagine coach Javier and khabib in corner for Islam makahchev fights and other AKA fighters..

[@user-bj9kp5wz3l]

Unstoppable lol just unfair. I feel bad for the rest of the UFC atm.

[@jin23666]

Makhachev will be the champion one day!

[@mrblondre]

Honestly, Islam can be a Champion in the future. I remember Khabib saying that he will get the belt when Khabib retires.

[@dinkokovacevic8213]

@@mrblondre His father also said that!

[@MusiQ8dict]

@roar falcon tibau was juiced up in steroids while fighting khabib. With Islam yo u can see the difference without steroid and age being one more factor.

[@ryansylvan9277]

Jones shouldn't compare himself to khabib. Jones lost a buncha rounds and arguably 3 fights. He took a lotta damage against Gus in the first fight. Not even to mention the picograms throughout his career and extracurricular activities. Khabib 29-0= the goat.

[@hasanahmed4700]

In my opinion, if you cheat and take steroids, you cannot be considered as the goat because everything you have done is in doubt. Nobody knows where the cheating begins and ends. Same goes for anderson silva. For me it is between khabib and gsp.

[@OdinSonne]

Jones cannot be considered a GOAT with a personal character of a public bathroom. Jones being jealous of a better, nicer, compassionate man, fighter, leader and coach.

[@siralexferguson5908]

Jones is a drug cheat

[@derek234]

Khabib goat of lightweight division. He ONLY had 3 title defenses and won belt al laquantia. I would say he is most dominate fighter ever but not the goat. Jones has never missed weight. He's undefeated and the list of fighters he's beaten is 100000000x better than khabib. He won belt at 23 years old. And was signed to ufc 9 months after his FIRST training session ever. Say what you want about steroids but when he started trt and other things were allowed. Jones and gsp are 2 goats in my opinion. Khabib is most dominate ever

[@alonzor557]

Agree

[@danapink2503]

He is one of the best coaches in the game of MMA . He is also so blessed and lucky to have loyal and talented fighters by his side

[@ismailabdukadir1130]

Undoubtedly he is one of the best but I like the Justin Gaethje coach

[@isaacibnoumaryama5779]

Khabib is different and will be in history

[@strengthandmasculinity]

@Matthew Moore Tony got smashed by Gaethje though.

[@mrblondre]

@Matthew Moore i think we have to see khabib not only by his achievements in the sport but outside too. Otherwise we can take Floyd as an example. His record and achievements in boxing in the sport is unmatched. However he can never replace Ali's spot. If we judge him as an Athlete sure we can compare him to few people out there but overall? I suppose there are lots of things that makes Khabib special both as a human being and an athlete.

[@becksketchbook9846]

@Matthew Moore khabib dominance in all fights...no bleed on his face... with broken toe and beat Justin..... Tony got smashed by Justin...

[@waleedaamir4138]

@Matthew Moore It wasn't similar conpetition.Tony Ferguson never even fought Conor and Poirier in his streak and we all know how Gaethje smashed him. His resume is pretty weak in that sense despite the streak. Khabib was another level and way too dominant i mean the guy was unbeaten throughout his whole MMA career and arguably maybe lost a single round in his 29 fights. How often do you see that in MMA history.

[@s.o3508]

@Matthew Moore There are plenty of things Khabib brings to the table that makes him so unique and special. Never lost a single fight 29-0 undefeated, only lost 1 round which is VERY questionable, he always tells his gameplan before the fight everybody knows what he is going to do and still nobody can stop him, dominated everybody has more 10-8 rounds than anybody else in the sport, has the longest active win streak and all of that in the hardest weight class in the sport without even a scratch or shading a drop of blood even against the likes of Conor, Dustin and Justin. Nothing like that could be seen in the career of another fighter especially MMA fighter. Khabib is truly unique, he brought a new definition of dominance into the sport.

[@respectall4551]

Javier is savage, instead of studying Justin, he is studying his coach techniques, thats what makes Javier a best coach.

[@maryamkim1281]

But isn't that just common sense?

[@theretrobot8629]

@@maryamkim1281 yea, just like the law of gravity is common sense after all the research on the subject is said and done. Lmao

[@sabuomarrr1]

Most underrated comment ive seen here. Really shows what a great coach he is

[@DrThrax009]

@@theretrobot8629 oof sick🔥🔥🔥

[@ericfleming347]

Unbelievable Khabib dominates everyone and gets out . I dont think anyone in the sport has gone through a career and took as little damage as him. The guy walks out of the octagon without a scratch on him everytime. Well done 👏 Khabib. He is a big strong lightweight but his technique with his wrestling and grappling is just incredible next level nobody can touch him.

[@mickdelroy3021]

Really cool interview, I love how Javier didn’t go into Khabib’s personal issues knowing he would bring these things up to Javier if he felt like it, classy.

[@15ksubscriberswithoutvideo40]

Never lost a round, no drugs, no cheating and 30-0 including the bear 🐻 pound for pound the greatest of all time without a shadow of a doubt. Khabib 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@donaldpump1282]

i think cheating with the weigh ins would be considered cheating but nice try

[@mattshandy1612]

I‘m partly with you but didn‘t he lose a round against McGregor?

[@treeoftrees7523]

💚

[@spz8342]

@@mattshandy1612 live I thought so too, but rewatching the fight I don't think he did lose that 3rd round. The crowd and commentators made it seem he did

[@dvrkmvztxr9636]

@@spz8342 it could go either way

[@KuyaBryan]

Very funny! Khabib is scared of dogs but he's not scared of bears. #TeamKHABIB #TheGOAT

[@abunadia5506]

😂😂 true mate! 🇦🇺

[@javaeastern7257]

B2win scared and haram 2 different thing Being good Muslim like Khabib he understands, Khabib not scared of the dogs

[@LukasaliAmazing]

Dogs are a very scary creature who is hidin his true figure. Thats all I can say

[@XperiencePureness]

He also scared of cat

[@ChildishGambeaner]

@@LukasaliAmazing explain

[@Rohit-zy2tk]

Coach Jab getting emotional. Just shows what a guy khabib is. ❤️ The sport will miss him.

[@wildtunes1]

Khabis is not scared of Dogs. He want to be clean for Prayer

[@maryamkim1281]

But he will wash before prayer. It's allowed to be scared of dogs.

[@shiishani3302]

@@maryamkim1281 he would have to change clothes for prayer if a dog touches them. Also dogs all over russia especially northern caucasus are dangerous. They're not cute puppy that we are used to in the west.

[@kabirh3626]

Ikr

[@wanyu2078]

@@maryamkim1281 different wash, if you touch dog you should wash with water and soil, if its touch your clothes, you should wash your clothes too, its complicated, its better to avoid them

[@kunalbajaj3618]

1. Khabib 2.Jones Ufc rankings about to change soon. We are waiting dana

[@aminbinsalim1995]

InshaAllah

[@leongth]

i forced my wife and my dad to watch the entire fight again, and i kept emphasising to them, that Khabib said " I love you coach, twice".. that was really moving to me.. and obviously to Coach Javier - for me, that was the highlight of this event!

[@amark4775]

The loyalty between Khabib, coach Mendes and DC is so aspiring. Had tears when coach Mendes mentioned what Khabib told him after the fight !!! ❤️

[@GamersGuildMaster]

Aspiring or inspiring??

[@destanstein1875]

Man iam cutting some onions 🧅 now.. 😞

[@MegDalton904]

What a class act! He is one of a kind. Khabib is role model, in morals, actions, and in sport! What a stud!

[@abangkacak6006]

For that criteria, that is a real GOAT

[@QuizzTwist]

No stud! 😆 goat or eagle

[@15ksubscriberswithoutvideo40]

Khabibs special. We won’t see a mma fighter like that in our life time.

[@ceezy585]

Actually we might. His father actually thought his friend Islam could defeat anyone had more hunger with a higher ceiling. The fact that he said that is crazy. I think Islam will also run this division.

[@afcafc8078]

@@ceezy585 Islam already has a loss. He's hardly the next khabib. Undefeated undisputed

[@saberhaidary5585]

Not surely but probably Khamzat will take Khabib's place in the future.

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

I don’t think we’ll see another athlete like him

[@jefftaf6361]

Much Respect to coach Jav for not even questioning the retirement and respecting Khabib's decision!

[@RakibFiha]

Khabib’s retirement will remain to be one of the most emotional moment ever happened in the history of MMA. It has been total privilege for us MMA fans to see him compete. 🐐

[@MGMG-nb5mu]

I wish if there was fans, it would become more iconic!

[@Vass22]

Damn, Javier tearing up...

[@justmehp9963]

It feels good to see such level of humanity and sincerity between a coach and his fighter. Wow

[@Jejak_Pengangguran]

Man i remember watching Khabib when i was in junior high school.. he vs Abel Tujilo, he suplex that dude so much.. i was like wow, he is from Russia like Fedor.. and he is a muslim.. at that time i dont know about Dagestan but i know he gonna be a Champion, and a Legend with that charisma and confidence

[@ErosExMachina]

Javier Mendez is an underrated coach IMO, the dude has been the coach of like 4 champions. Best coach in the UFC after Khabibs dad

[@DrThrax009]

Coach Jav is no1 per late Abdumanap Nurmagomedov.

[@sousou021000]

The best coach ever. Happy for khabib. He is the GOAT for me, he changed lives and inspired many.

[@derek234]

These are my favorite interviews. Great job guys

[@lgalardi]

I agree. They pull out the best in folks.

[@attaullah2569]

OMG! Javier had tears in his eyes when he shared the top moment "When he hugged me and said I love you, coach". What a strong bond these two had.

[@vitra4361]

8:40 "father's plan great, but mother plan works in the end" Knowing that Javier also shocked bc he didn't even know it, kinda sad

[@danawhite1627]

Coolest coach ever

[@danawhite1627]

@CommonSense up with

[@sarthakbiswas2201]

Khabib: "coach my toe is broken, but my mind is not"

[@kaka3661able]

Coach Javier you legend.

[@mdshzhsn]

As a normal person just living by when I see a fighter and his greatness, I wont replicate thier fighting or thier money in my life. What I will replicate is the way they carry themselves, the public life they represent. And in that case, Khabib was the greatest man ever to grace MMA

[@marcussebastian1437]

Respect for Coach Javier!!! Hope Khabib enjoys retirement. RIP Abdulmannap

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Javier is the coach of the year, and the greatest coach of our time after Abdulmanap, good man.

[@mohammedirshadsoomar1696]

Coach jav what a man what a human . I love this guy his energy is something else . His humility and humbleness. I love you too coach jav . God bless and thanks guys for a brilliant interview

[@HellaMarkHarley]

I’m tearing up at Coach Javier tearing up

[@Khaled91]

Khabib got the mumps and then the broken foot...It completely explains the sudden Michael chandler arrival as backup just in case.

[@omartrachen6794]

I think dana didnt knew that...

[@totihalaholo8579]

Great interview 🙌 Bigg fan of Khabib and coach Jav, Glad to have been alive to watch the 🐐💯 and can't wait to watch team 🦅 fighters coming up, especially Islam. Respect from a 🇹🇴 raised up in Auckland 🇳🇿

[@obitriceforlife5771]

Toti Halaholo me too

[@nakedyoga420]

I really like Submission radio... You guys have really sweet energy and seem to be good hearted people. I enjoy these videos alot. I would love to see you guys work with ESPN or BT SPorts one day. Keep it up guys... Much love From Pennsylvania.

[@tarikbenmbarek3195]

Kabib took us to the top of the mountain, he made us see what a Titan looks like.

[@hjackbull]

Man when Coach was talking about Khabib was bottling it all up man I really teared up. What a champ

[@Tunafleur]

What a bromance and close relationship they have 😭❤️ 22:15

[@protikhassan9515]

The respect that khabib shows to his coach is really amazing . The way khabib highlights his coach and his importance is really something to appreciate. Not many fighters do that .

[@babelero]

Javier seems like such a good guy, perfect fit for the eagle 🦅

[@Fuzzywuzzywasawoman]

Khabib is the most inspiring person o know of, he really is how every man should be. Big respect

[@afrozalam3992]

How much he loves his coach you guys have seen the Tears in the eyes of coach. Love and respect coach I love you too and I will miss your videos with khabib

[@hamzarao1583]

"My toe is broken but my mind isn't" G.O.A.T

[@ViralVideos-fd7dr]

We will miss you Khabib😢 UFC will never going to be same without Khabib😔

[@jebsasghar9837]

“I love you coach” 😭😭😭

[@markdavis8430]

Huge respect for this man Javier Mendez! Great human personified

[@rumahnhanna9419]

“I see holes in Khabib’s retirement” - Kevin Lee

[@hassannoor6185]

I like Kevin Lee, but the guy is delusional.

[@moazzamali7123]

Who the fuck Kevin lee is ?

[@rumahnhanna9419]

@@moazzamali7123 Lol you haven’t been an MMA fan for very long have you

[@nuqs5597]

Funniest comment i read all day lol

[@nuqs5597]

@eni nas Kevin Lee is a fighter in ufc lightweight division (same as khabibs) but lower rank. He thinks he has the answer for khabib in a fight and he always talks about how he sees holes in khabibs game.

[@kingleo445]

"I love you coach" That was an emotional moment 😇🤍

[@wiemriahi1878]

i really appreciate javier mendez what a man i loved how he never discussed the retirement with khabib cause he knows it's his decision no matter how much im sure he would like to see him fight again and as much as it hurts me as a fan to not see him fight again i can't wait to see him coaching these guys along with javier

[@harrisonlenan4424]

Wow..coach javier sheds tears..

[@oc9946]

First Laura Sanko and now Coach Jav! These dudes are on 🔥🔥🔥

[@fullbull9771]

@CommonSense Laura Sanko is Dana White’s interim wife

[@oc9946]

@CommonSense My future babe

[@petermadash4488]

@@oc9946 Lol, you guys are as shit.

[@SKSPORTS2002]

Huge credit to Coach Jav I remember at UFC 205 after MJ fight he said Khabib is going to best one of the best ever and retire undefeated. You knew Coach Massive respect to you as well 🙌

[@ViralVideos-fd7dr]

Javier Mendes is such a humble guy plus a great Coach How can you not love him❤️

[@automuckme]

"Mother's Plan".. omg Coach just came up with the best new Khabib meme

[@SKSPORTS2002]

Jav 🐐💯

[@happymcdoddle7679]

This guy has a great mind for mma

[@prateekshetty2200]

Khabib is most respectful fighter i have ever seen

[@prl860]

Khabib ❤ LEGEND ⚡⚡

[@AkamapD]

22:05 what was your favourite moment that you guys shared? Coach Javier: the hug, when he said “I love you coach” 😢

[@kennedyperry8921]

Javier is truly a class act how can you not respect this guy.

[@MG-kr3ht]

Growing up in a diverse big city with my best friends being Muslim I can assure you that once they put there mind to something it will never change. I teared up and knowing for sure it was the last time I would ever see khabib.

[@YODAJJ]

Javier Mendes is such a great coach and he really does have a fatherly figure

[@aces816]

I just imagine that khabib mother will approve his lat fight with GSP. that will be huge

[@lional4898]

Mendes really understood Khabib as a man. No extra words or talks. Understand people by their actions. I guess that kind of relationships you could see if you lived with some kind of badass Vikings.

[@jj99922]

Javier so proud of his boy. It was a hard, but great journey for them both. Now they on the top🙂

[@subrahmanyashetty3294]

Everyone talks about firas and Trevor being great coaches and forget about Javier who has produced more champions.

[@adeihaw]

Agree underate coach....he produced 5 UFC Champ (Ken Shamrock, Cain Velasquez, Daniel Cormier, Luke Rockhold & Khabib Nurmagomedov. Coach Jav is my 🐐 coach

[@sousou021000]

Jav is the best.

[@SK-ns6sl]

You're killing it MMA submission 🔥🔥🔥more Habib content pls! Sooo glad you discussed the weight controversy, the propaganda machine can shut up now

[@tattiman]

Javier Mendez is a straight up G. The loyalty is unreal.

[@darrenscriven3963]

Khabib is not just one of the main GOAT fighters that have ever been, he is an extremely wonderful and inspiring roll model. I admire his dedication to his spirituality. I have always admired people who believe in some type of spirituality, it matters not what, but belief in something greater than your self can be a never-ending source our power on so many different levels. It is the mark of a True Warrior!

[@rcgeek8888]

perfect timing long ride ahead and get to listen to best podcast ever. Thx fellas hope yall staying healthy and happy.

[@hadjesti]

Guys I don’t know how you do it but you have the best content on MMA . Dc&Helwani can go to sleep

[@ahnafisBEAST]

Jav almost cried there talking about khabibs saying “ I love you coach”

[@thehh5118]

Coach Jav is the best coach in MMA. He has been vital in Khabib's career just as Khabib's Father was. Both the combination of Khabib's Father and Coach Jav training Khabib, is just an unstoppable force. ❤

[@Mohammed_125]

Phenomenal. Thanks for getting him on the show guys.

[@farhanmehmood8760]

What a great man and a great interview as well ❤️

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

Khabib is best pound for pound best UFC fighter ever!!!! Perfect example of champion!!!!

[@N.a.syed.]

You can see how special Javier is. Such a kind hearted man. Of course Khabib loves you. Everyone does.

[@thiranosaurus]

Men's height average is around 178cm, the average height of a Lightweight.. That's why I think Lightweight will be the most competitive class..

[@dzonaswickas3077]

Its about skill and experience not height smhhm

[@Salman-ok6dj]

@@dzonaswickas3077 yes but most men are that height so lightweight has more people on average. With more people the chance of having more highly skilled and talented people increases

[@syakir2077]

@@Salman-ok6dj LMAO.. This comment just make me laugh so much. What a silly comment!

[@umar5138]

@@syakir2077 why?. Its true

[@Sdot-od8jf]

There's truth to this. If you're genetically gifted and a super athlete, but you're bigger, you are likely going to other sports where all sizes play together. If you're genetically gifted and a smaller super athlete, you can only go to boxing, mma etc. where there are weight classes. So yes, it is the most competitive.