Old sparring video of young Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Islam Makhachev (2011)

Khabib was preparing for his UFC debut and Islam was preparing for World Combat Sambo Championship ⚔️
Final 25secs is with another training partner 😁
Khabib’s “vlog” while preparing for his UFC debut. Origin and making of the LW GOAT 🦅
#KhabibNurmagomedov #IslamMakhachev #UFC

[@yungnatedagreat]

They both look like ordinary high-school students, but to know that not only one of them, but both, became lightweight champions of the world is surreal.

[@seams4186]

Khabib was like 20 here

[@user-hi6vg4fz5j]

@@seams4186 the title says that the video is from 2011, which is 12 years ago and if we search on google the age of khabib it says he's 34 and islam 31 years old which means that (if im correct) khabib was 22 years old and islam was 19 years old in this video. Great and humble men, I really look up to their humbleness and greatness as a 17year old young man who's also trying to make something of his life.

[@seams4186]

@@user-hi6vg4fz5j damn, I'm about to turn 19 😭. I kind of threw away my teenage years in the library and put exercise aside.

[@roaming740]

@@seams4186 remember khabib also say studying and knowledge is important, so you did not waste at the library and you can start right now to work out

[@seams4186]

@@roaming740 yeah, I started almost two years ago but covid fucked me up in april 2020. Since january of this year I've been going to the gym though. Thinking of doing wrestling or boxing or something

[@spade7814]

The amount of times Islam and khabib have probably beaten the crap out of each other😂 so many

[@kyla50000]

Islam has defeated him, Khabib's endurance is more while Islam deals more damage.

[@ed4565]

@@kyla50000 wow

[@redlizerad8268]

@@kyla50000 Khabib has more pressure Islam has more stand up techniques and better judo throws

[@alcottdevalte7440]

​@@kyla50000 What??? Islam is clearly more defensive and passive in his approach while Khabib is aggressive and does more damage... Watch their fights.

[@Ch4rlz_ThA_Princ3]

​@@alcottdevalte7440 exactly!

[@RockandRoll-ss7dc]

Khabib was so relentless, even since a youngin . Congrats to Islam , the Eagle, and Mr. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov . they changed this game forever ☝️❤️

[@CroHerceg88]

Calm down

[@McGregorsPlumbingandHeating]

@@CroHerceg88 you are mad Islam Makhachev is a UFC champion 😁

[@matiasprieto7933]

Rightly said, they changed the game forever and ever

[@CalmDownFoo]

@@CroHerceg88 k foo

[@CroHerceg88]

No I wonder about your stupid comment.

[@gulgul6624]

Its crazy people were saying Islam Makhachev never fought any top level guy before Olivera fight - It looks as though he’s been fighting the best all his life

[@demonSlayer4563]

Best comment..

[@GEBoord]

😂

[@silverthorn4791]

He may have sparred the best, but he still needed a signature win against top talent to make a claim for being the lightweight in the world. Just look at Gilbert Vs Chimaev as an example of stepping up and fighting at the top of the division instead of smashing lowered ranked fighters (Hooker, Green). It's not as easy to run through the top 5 of a division which is what I wanted to see Islam fight for the past year. Dariush vs Islam would have been the PERFECT title eliminator for both men. It's not Islam's fault either, fighters were definitely ducking him. In the end Islam did stake his claim as the best, but nobody gets points based off who they spar with.

[@elmagnifico1]

@@silverthorn4791 stfu clown. You guys are the ones that were talking about all the “tin cans” he fought talking about he never fought high level opposition compared to who Oliviera fought only for Oliviera to be the easiest fight of his career. What’s hilarious is that Islam is actually better than khabib. I give you foolish casuals just 2 years to realize what you actually have on your hands

[@elmagnifico1]

@@silverthorn4791 he was getting ducked left and right while people were playing mma mathematics talking about who he fought vs Oliviera

[@noirxd6070]

These guys are good. They might become UFC champions one day

[@rocketboy696]

WTF... Are u human ?

[@pali4ever778]

@@rocketboy696 he was being sarcastic..

[@dimitriskeramitzis8309]

@@rocketboy696 🤣🤣🤣

[@lupus4687]

@@rocketboy696 are you human with a brain?

[@top10factzzz]

@@chrism6446 no your mom is everyone's wife

[@hmsp7799]

Both are a champ now it’s crazy

[@CultureSamurai]

The Judo throws that he used against Charles too

[@Tony_zr]

@@CultureSamurai I’m a huge Charles fan but omg Islam truly is something else on the ground great win by him.

[@terriecovington3746]

Just like his mentor the strong grip and everything those dagastan Russians ain't non to fucc wid

[@datt5698]

No 1 is retired and the other is champ.

[@Aquamatiic]

Islam is champ not khabib

[@lorenzofranzosa1780]

Underrated video, this is culture.

[@dawud_guts9277]

grazi signore so true

[@rian4104]

Two best friend from the same village both become world champion, the odd perhaps like winning a lottery. Whatever Abdulmanap taught them it works. Abdulmanap legacy is not necessarily about superior technique, its more about 'team culture'. The atmosphere in this team is very unique.

[@keepitflowyartem3973]

they are not from the same village. Islam is from a village that is very far from Khabib's. Islam is from Burshi and Khabib is from Sildi. They met and became best friends due to training together since Mackhachev being very talented was sent to Abdulmanap's camp.

[@rufioswitch2132]

This is the myth that it’s culture over technique. Technique wins at the top level where lost guys have extremely similar mindsets and physical ability. Simple

[@rian4104]

@@rufioswitch2132 I said 'team culture' not dagestan culture. What I mean by team culture is the way they go all out to support each other. They reminds each other when one of them lack on discipline, getting lazy, lack of focus, and so on. To stay competitive at the top this team culture is very important. It set the mood when practicing everyday because you surrounded by people with the same mindset, champion mindset. It boost moral in fight because you are not fight only for yourself, but for all your team, because they have gone all out to support you. And this is what I think the biggest legacy that Abdulmanap left for Khabib team.

[@isseabdirahmanweheliye9010]

@@keepitflowyartem3973 Islam moved to khabib's village at young age so it's true they are from the same village.

[@Re-Todd_Howard]

@@keepitflowyartem3973 didn’t Khabib’s dad adopt Islam into the family at a young age? If this is true i consider Khabib and Islam brothers.

[@imam-_-]

Khabib completely reversing the judo throw that got Charles, speaks volumes.

[@beqabumbeishvili9358]

Nope, it speaks Khabib was physically stronger than Islam by that time, which makes sense because he is 3 years older

[@wolf5393]

@@beqabumbeishvili9358 it's technique brother

[@markoyoungson2148]

It was a different throw…

[@zenly_csgo]

He reversed it because they weared boxing gloves . Islam had no control because of that . He grabs Khabibs head instead shoulder over/underhooks

[@Sui_Generis0]

Well khabib was already a sambo world champion at this time

[@CultureSamurai]

The same Judo throw that he used against Charles wow

[@quasar8744]

But notice how Khabib reversed it immediately 😂

[@flsknasarulla]

But after that khabib was on top🙂

[@Shady-79]

Khabib against rda

[@muhammadhaque7006]

tao to shi !!!!

[@bjird7278]

The same mauled Khabib used to conor

[@danh4435]

I like how islam took him down and khabib ended on top. Shows how they both r good.

[@p3ntality17official4]

These kids have a bright future ahead of them, they both gonna be champion one day

[@coethion]

you must be funny at parties

[@mohrooba6826]

How tf did you predict this!!!!!

[@kdaaaaatttssss7628]

damnnnn predicted 🤣 anyway you drop this👑

[@jakejake2144]

For sure brother

[@abdallahhariri6798]

@@coethion u aren't funny either u cringe smelly teen, copying this comment and pasting it everywhere, u can't even come up with lines your own

[@rwei85able]

Even when young, khabib is a beast. When he grows up, he becomes unstoppable

[@adamslesinger4356]

What the fuck dude, are u time traveler? In reverse mode?

[@JohnDoe-kx1yt]

rest in peace Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the LEGEND.

[@DogsWallop]

😂😂😂😂🐷🐷🐖

[@bonez_206]

@@DogsWallop you are what you eat 🤷‍♂️

[@TauLepton-od3zz]

Hi bro

[@alexkurdun8741]

@@bonez_206 your mom?

[@machine7264]

@@bonez_206 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Saif-gt9id]

Dagestan is a modern day Sparta

[@michael43567]

Great comparison

[@kemalferri4631]

Knowing that they train together is understantable that both became champions of the world, their sparrings where always better than the real rivals. Its just amazing.

[@MichaelDeLaRosa]

Possibly the two greatest UFC lightweight champions ever

[@michael43567]

Gonna take something special to dethrone Islam. Like how Leon KO'd Usman

[@JoaoPaulo-ni3kd]

@@michael43567 oliveira knee 2024 just wait

[@JumpDiffusion]

@@JoaoPaulo-ni3kd he already threw a knee against Islam)))

[@outis439-A]

Definitely

[@nativetube]

@@JoaoPaulo-ni3kd lol

[@redsnflr]

I think this is partly why he is so good at controlling his opponent with his legs and head, sparring with boxing gloves means you can't get any hand grips and have to rely on head leverage and your legs much more to control your opponent when grappling.

[@timalss247]

Islam leg undefeated undisputed

[@CognitiveLoad_QMarkKickKO]

They must have done that only occasionally for a specific purpose or when it was convenient. I think it might have helped but it’s like the gi vs no gi argument. Sure training gi will help you get better given you have to get past the grips and build some skills given the handicap compared to gi. In the same way doing this with mainly MMA gloves (the closest direct match) would probably be superior to training like this alone, but maybe 80/20 MMA/Boxing gloves GNP training would be a good balance and help you so i think your right but maybe it’s a bit overstatedZ

[@hollywoodhogan.7009]

Great point

[@earthphoenix7068]

Sambo uses gloves I believe

[@mortvald]

@@earthphoenix7068 Yeah, no different from mma glove though

[@TheMMn25]

Two champions alhamdulillah ☝🏼 , Salam alaikom from uk 🇬🇧

[@Thecatmafia1]

Va Aleykum

[@harley2476]

Ва алейкум салам from Kazakhstan

[@TheMMn25]

@@harley2476 🤝

[@user-df3we7ix3u]

this haram

[@orensbening9826]

Dagestan is Warrior's village. Salam from Indonesia

[@Valir-xk2qo]

Putin is in safe hands. 😄

[@Thecatmafia1]

Va Akeykum Assalom

[@TheMurtukov]

Dagestan is not a village

[@orensbening9826]

@@TheMurtukov thanks for this information 🙏🏽

[@candradwi1548]

@@Thecatmafia1 waalaikumsalam warohmah

[@carter2008]

so young, two future UFC champions

[@Akkakar849]

Talented and hardworking kids. Their future is bright, for sure.

[@adamsalameh4112]

Crazy how the 2 best lightweights of all time grew up together

[@pizzatime9797]

2 of the best lightweights of all time? Half of Khabib’s career was built on cans only fighting less than a handful of legit fighters meanwhile Islam only has one respectable win against Oliveria. His win over Dan Hooker meant nothing cause we all know where Dan Hooker was at that time. Hop off their nuts

[@ritulgogoi464]

@@pizzatime9797 how many wins do you have in mma mr can?

[@SinsOfLiberty786]

@@pizzatime9797 Shut up pita bread..

[@cryptochris6015]

@@ritulgogoi464 How is this relevant? So a fan has to be a professional MMA fighter to speak facts? lol Truth is, it is a bit early to say both are LW GOATs. Khabib is up there for sure if we are just talking UFC, but Makhachev still has more to go. Not saying he won't get there because I believe he will and I also believe his only loss was due to an early stoppage. If I was a betting man I would always pick Makhachev for the foreseeable future.

[@DagestanderGustaffuson]

@@pizzatime9797 Johnson, Don Anjos, Barboza, Iaquinta, Conor, Poirier, Gaethje. None came close. Khabib is the GOAT face it

[@ahmeds754]

Islam looks so young and innocent mashallah... My brother.. May Allah bless him soo sooo much

[@bahasainggrisbersamamradi9308]

He still looks innocent

[@smellypatel5272]

@@bahasainggrisbersamamradi9308 it's a blessing in a day and age where so many commit Zina, especially Muslima

[@Ghost-pe2tm]

11 years later. Look at them now

[@aryanavan4989]

I don’t think that was 11 year ago.. most likely 15 or 16 years ago..

[@mohamedrizwan8338]

Two champions from a humble beginnings

[@aquila7719]

best takedown islam , best ground and pound khabib

[@theblaberuz5752]

0:39 11 years later he does this against world champion

[@senecaturnpike9179]

Khabib is 3 years older than Islam. He’s prob 18 and Islam 15 here, that is insane!!! Islam is a monster!

[@ajtims3534]

@@senecaturnpike9179 do some maths, 15 plus 11 is 26… islam is 31… maybe try again

[@Zizoujr11]

@@ajtims3534 what?? Where did 26 come from?😂 if khabib was 18 here then islam would be 15 which is true

[@ajtims3534]

@@Zizoujr11 islam is 31. this guy thinks it was 11 years ago. that would’ve made him 20 years old, not 15.

[@ajtims3534]

@@Zizoujr11 and 26 came from the fact that, like i said, hes 31. so if he was 15 here and it was ‘11 years ago’ he would be 26? but he’s not. hes 31.

[@MoralesAlex805]

The road together and reaching their dreams must have been a beautiful thing.

[@Akryl1kz]

Khabib dominates Islam every day all day.

[@mataharibersaudara4017]

The real monster,the real legend, love Dagestan from Indonesia, Alhamdulillah

[@user-df3we7ix3u]

this haram

[@daghestan_umar_al3472]

Indonésia 😍🥰

[@Anonymous-yb5sy]

Khabib is a great role model to everyone.

[@shehryarhassan6611]

They both are gifted, Khabib a bit more with that granite chin and crocodile skin. Doesn’t get KOed, doesn’t bleed.

[@khalilbenyahya8618]

and islam is a slicker striker with better kicks . both beasts

[@jamil6288]

There's a reason why khabib was so confident about islam becoming champion..

[@KinnereyB]

That throw Islam landed on Khabib is the same throw he landed on Oliveira…only Charles couldn’t reverse it and end up on top like Khabib always did. Great upload 💯

[@m.d.perera5756]

Two youngsters. ❤❤ Who would have imagined !!

[@TheJacobHudman]

Abdulmanap. 😢

[@goat7728]

0:22 Volk did the same to Makhachev in their 1st fight in the last round last minute this is truly crazy!!! And Islam defended the punches the same way goes to show how much important the training is!

[@harrisonslinger]

Their striking came on so much. Great to see

[@eoghanhennessy443]

Shows you how far they have come truly deserve it

[@amirafiri3879]

Islam has singature move the judo throw he use it Evry fight so beautiful to see

[@dedisusanto9937]

And now,,,islam new ufc lightweight champions, with coach khabib🦅🦅🥇

[@sendlocation8476]

Islam and khabib are best friends people dream of

[@rameezjamion4426]

Legends!! ❤️👑🥇

[@alichaudhry12]

Remember Khabib is three years older here...not only bigger and stronger but has been training longer as well..

[@rtm7360]

Good point!

[@michael43567]

They look around the same size

[@AfiqAfnan]

Legend video. This is Gold

[@farttruster8715]

u already know those are bros for life, they can both fuck eachother up = ultimate trust

[@razeenansari2904]

Bruh There bond is unconditional

[@redhouaneboulechbak8316]

Those two young men will go far!

[@hungryforeigner4444]

Now, this is the dream fight that we'll never have the chance to watch.

[@rafaelcabralwilliams]

Thank you Apdulmanap for raising two great champions

[@seanou2837]

there are more coming, just wait.

[@rafaelcabralwilliams]

@@seanou2837 I can't wait man, I love their style.

[@SauronMagus]

@@rafaelcabralwilliams yes me too ! Imagine Khamzat ou Ortega with Khabib as a coach...

[@CriticalShot1]

Both phenomenal fighters

[@michaelblessings4105]

2 brothers who put in the work and were humble along the way. Khabib is only gonna continue to uplift and inspire young kids where he's from. The future

[@calvincalvin3132]

they both sharpened each other you can see it in their styles. Khabib the aggressor, islam the counter striker

[@rahulshubh8103]

Young Islam makachev was very good looking

[@mohammedtalha4211]

Its amazing how islam took khabib down, but khabib end on top of islam at 00:40 ;)

[@FargoNotorious]

Khabib’s strength is different

[@AJ-jg7xf]

@@FargoNotorious wdym by strength? its pure technique

[@disinisaya563]

@@AJ-jg7xf technique and strength. Khabib strength is stronger at least his chin.

[@senko_muratovic]

Khabib was more experienced here, he is 3 years older than Islam.

[@blank2426]

He is shooting, shooting on Khabib the greatest of all time Nurmagomedov 😲

[@Tgfccyb]

Thats the true definition of iron sharping iron let alone the guidance of his dad rip 🙏 there was no doubt that they become what they are today LIVING MMA LEGENDS

[@IlonggoDad]

Islam has always been a great sweeper/tripper but Khabib is just as great of grappler by countering it at 0:38

[@senko_muratovic]

Khabib is older. At this age, it mattered a lot.

[@bodyguard7229]

Mashaallah

[@iz2963]

Im glad i found this video, i could rewatch this again and again

[@sacokhan]

the thing is both of them were sure of what they were doing. they were not learning new techniques but improving on a precise level. so much hardwork and experience at a young age. congratz

[@pinoQ514]

They will both become champions in the future I guess

[@dysantoso2890]

So handsome islam makhacev... Im jealous...

[@velicyatan5545]

Hehe 😁 Islam Makhacev cute

[@JustaSimpleComplexSyrian]

thats sus

[@ggg_golevkin5118]

@@velicyatan5545 si amo 😊👍

[@iamaniner916]

I feel like I can watch videos like these of young ufc fighters all day

[@voiceglobalinc.6731]

I can see that eagle looking guy becoming champion one day. And also the other guy, he could do it too I reckon. Time will tell

[@rafatshawabka9173]

I subscribe for the 🐐 Khabib

[@sandrareinagonzalez4611]

I love these guys!

[@jawaidtoppa4151]

Great video thanks For Sharing God bless These young warriors And khabib Dad ❤

[@magaleans]

at 0:36 he applied the same takedown he did on Charles at round 1. Super cool to see these moments

[@youssefhasan7471]

Wow these guys are really good they‘re gonna be someday champions

[@uncruckus9345]

Wow cliche comment wow

[@AkeelMohammed-ml6lw]

Two P4P No.1 fighters in the world. Who would have thought? Not even them. Maybe only AbdulManap would have. It would have just been a dream for Islam and Khabib. Life is stranger than fiction.

[@leokovacic707]

Habib is smashing him

[@EdwinMartinez001]

I come from future to say these guys will become Champ

[@misteryoww5026]

Khabib will never say he beat Makhachev, he doesn't want to kill the hype

[@Zizoujr11]

They never fought

[@hmmm3210]

Lol what? How is it hype when you seen him become the champ with your own eyes?

[@raafaek]

This was AWESOME!!!!

[@lampuantikklaten353]

MaasyaaAllaah... the place that the best fighters were sharpened

[@muhdsyabil93]

Ahhh the classic khabib smesh ground n pound~ i miss Khabib smesh 😢

[@michael43567]

Young lions

[@mahsoomsediqi2240]

It's crazy to imagine how far they have come

[@albertoarroyo3708]

So excited to see your upcoming reign and domination of the whole lightweight division, dear Islam

[@flowerswerewarpaint646]

His striking is so awkward. The grappling between those teens is crazy

[@redlizerad8268]

Khabibs striking is honestly comedic sometimes 😂. He is a great fighter but his striking especially at the beginning of his UFC career was just plain terrible haha.

[@primeMMA155]

Same I was like it is a matter of time before this guy gets knocked out when I saw him first

[@redlizerad8268]

@@primeMMA155 yeah but he really evolved by the end. He learned that he didn’t have to have Dustin or Justin’s level of striking if he can just distract his opponent with his take down threats and then land big shots.

[@spartacus1414]

@@redlizerad8268 stil wayl superior to Ben askren

[@eglizzy8333]

He was pushing really light

[@ericrollings]

Islam has never fought anyone in the top 5….. Islam trains with Khabib, the best 155 er of all time….. Wake up ladies….

[@Rogue_Console]

2 freinds becoming lightweight champions together is amazing.

[@79mrjacksparrow]

OMG the Champions...love them so much

[@NarrowMindeed]

Real life Double Dragon

[@SauceBlob]

Goku and Vegeta!

[@Gama6]

Перспективные ребята , думаю попадут в UFC , если не остановятся

[@alexeybersenyev4549]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@schmitzkasten1294]

Everyone wants a friendship like this

[@TeacherLegendary]

Looking at how Islam dominated Oliviera and Volk, Khabib honestly could have gone 40-0

[@Huzuh.]

He didn't dominate Volk it was a close fight also Khabib would have lost against Volk Islam survived because of his good striking skills while Khabib is bad at striking.

[@jjtorrorobin4230]

@@Huzuh.Khabib’s wrestling is better than Islam’s, striking doesn’t make a big difference. Also Khabib is a better pure boxer according to their coach

[@theneetaspirant7619]

@@Huzuh.tell now bro😂

[@joondagoon6774]

Nah he’d have lost to tony that’s why he did not want that fight

[@kingflionsmf]

​@@joondagoon6774 didn't Tony pull out 2 times fighting Khabib?

[@mz51092]

Both are amazing on their own. Khabibs relentlessness and aggression Is legendary though

[@Unacceptable.]

A lot of people don't get this about khabib. Islam is better technical fighter, but khabib is a pitbull.

[@andrique1]

I hope to see these guys in the ufc one day

[@imamal-mahdira7145]

Nice video

[@heyyjacka]

0:22 khabib punch islam very same like khabib punch conor. 😂

[@billyblanco2540]

Bro who would have thought these 2 kids would both become world champion. Training on the same mats from day one…..I guess one person knew, Mr. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. May you be rewarded janat firdaus in sha Allah.

[@akmileas9847]

love and respect!

[@Omararabia]

I can see these two becoming champions one day mark my words

[@dimasrrrolas3305]

2 champ....

[@sh-om9wo]

Islam never against top 5. But islam his all life training and sparing with unbeaten and indisputed champions.

[@Agenarea]

Praise the Lord for these 2 heroes of our time

[@lilreverse6095]

Amazing