Usman Nurmagomedov Says Khabib WON'T Be Cornering Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 | Bellator 300

Usman Nurmagomedov spoke to MMA Junkie and other media after his lightweight title and grand prix semifinal victory over Brent Primus at Bellator 300 on Saturday in San Diego.
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[@robbifauzi8075]

Usman is type of guy who can become main character on every action movie

[@srumi3851]

I think he can be one of those hidden superheroe from high school or college, not many people know him but he saves the world ❤

[@thearyaputra]

Usman' face looks untouched. He's just too good of a fighter.

[@RealHoopSeason]

Don't sleep on his brother Umar either, already in the UFC and on a more challenging career path than Usman but still dominating. Usman's career path is the best, youngest of the group but took advantage of learning from his older brothers and will end up being the most decorated and well paid artists next to his brother at the same time. Meanwhile, Conor's team consists of human punching bags to make him look good even in sparring and dillon danis LMAO!

[@thearyaputra]

@@RealHoopSeason I wholeheartedly agree. Umar is a force to be reckoned with. His style is explosive. Can't wait to watch him fight.

[@drdeeds605]

It's the Name Nurmagomedov

[@mannyblackstar]

​@@RealHoopSeasonhe fked up his biggest opportunity when he was given sandhagen. Now he has to wait eben longer

[@RealHoopSeason]

@@mannyblackstar It's not like he's running like colby, he is really injured... Can't wait for his reign, I've been saying he's better than Usman, Khabib and Islam. This is just going to make him more hungry.

[@alexferdinansyah757]

Usman correcting the reporter was wholesome exchange. Props to the reporter for complying 😊

[@almoeraz9335]

Usman don't care about betting bro, i love this guy.

[@thesocialartsclub9095]

As long as these guys stay humble and stay focused on God...they'll remain unbeatable.

[@nme_mma]

It's crazy to think this guy just went 5 rounds

[@muhammadzariff7075]

He looks like he was only here for the conference🤣

[@robbifauzi8075]

He looks like just finish 5 lap jogging

[@Copeharder97]

@@robbifauzi8075their cardio routine is insane

[@shark4sk]

Congratulations Usman... Inshallah you will win the championship 🏆🏆🏆.... continue to be as humble as you are.....🎉🎉🎉

[@camaross8478]

Amen!!!

[@moe9948]

This kid is so damn likeable. Just 25 years young.

[@Naksu..]

He never lose a round in his entire MMA career 💪

[@ahmadfauzi5757]

That was khabib

[@hereskadi454]

​@@ahmadfauzi5757I think khabib did lose 2 round if im not mistaken.🤔

[@rma1563]

Khabib is always nervous when his mates are fighting, but Ice-Cold when he himself fights.

[@mdm9096]

That’s because he can control the fight when he’s fighting but can’t control from outside even though he does to an extent

[@hogleg8103]

He definitely isn’t supporting him. Islam was in khabibs corner for every fight now khabibs dad is gone and so is khabib. His dad wouldn’t be proud.

[@GTari-ob6bj]

​@@hogleg8103 stop talking out of your behind. khabib cornered islam 5 times since the passing of his father..Dober, Moises, Dan, Green and Charles and he spent money from his own pocket to help islam in all of these fights like renting houses and cars and training camps (according to makhachev) and even spent a million to help islam against charles. you're making it seem to be a personal beef or khabib just not caring about islam but that's not true, khabib stopped cornering his own cousins too. in Dagestan iall of Abdulmanap crew still train with khabib and he's even going to fly to UAE for Charles's rematch to help islam as a brother. he's just not going to officially coach or corner.

[@rok2791]

every person is nervous when someone they care about is fighting

[@hogleg8103]

@@GTari-ob6bj why are you so mad lol?

[@muhammadathar7635]

He's just a level above and after this fight I can easily say can beat top 10 of UFC LW division

[@yeyo1990]

8:12 A man of his faith, you notice how he doesn't directly look the female reporter in the eye, unlike the male ones. He also didn't shake Liz Carmouche's hand when she extended it during the champions photo shoot at the end of the card.

[@abaldopayardu2660]

I think that is minikhabib asking the question.

[@2016Islander]

Congrats Usman on ur winning!

[@grandmastersub]

As I was watching the fight, i was amazed on how well Usman slipped attacks from Brent. This man is too good for Bellator 🔥💯💯

[@dustinbrounce357]

He cant go anywhere else cause his family is in them divisions. Maybe pfl

[@clkgtr12]

​@@dustinbrounce357umar is at 135 and islam at 155, 145 would be perfect, but jokes aside he should fight at lw and get ranked as high as possible before islam moves up

[@atiffarhan619]

​@@clkgtr12he can't make 45.

[@clkgtr12]

@@atiffarhan619 i said jokes aside

[@GTari-ob6bj]

@@clkgtr12 i'd say two more years in Bellator and then the big move to the UFC at 27. enough time to have many camps and more experience and even improve his english (which i think is decent now) and feel more confident on the mic.

[@kpcart]

Usman, Umar and Islam must be getteing sick of being asked about khabib as they are 58-1 combined in professional mma fights themselves, and 2 of those 3 are current LW world champs.

[@user-mb4gl5ge7k]

Usman improved his English significantly. Congratulation to 18-0.

[@justinsmith5843]

He's a great person.

[@imransmkhan1990]

The day islam will move up to 170 welterweight. Usman will enter UFC for 155👍

[@nafismostofa7644]

Exactly...that is why Islam asking for 2nd belt. But, plebs think Islam running from Volk but Usman has the potential to beat volk, no need Islam or Khabib.

[@micahbodha6129]

Thats the plan.

[@heroe1486]

@@nafismostofa7644 people acting like Makhachev didn't win 4-1 3-2 3-2 againt Volk

[@rok2791]

yeah people like the experts who make rankings, and people like Joe Rogan and Eddie Bravo, ...that 4-1 judge got roasted by the community ...just sayin@@heroe1486

[@TheDomLouis]

​@@nafismostofa7644 Islam showed that Volks is very knockoutable.

[@riahkmi6067]

Bellator is too easy for Usman. he need to come to the UFC

[@KAMIIKAZEExx]

He probably will if Islam ever moves up or when Islam retires. He’s making space for him right now. His time will come. Super noble thing to on Usman’s part considering the difference in views and pay.

[@BrianForTheWin]

He will. Islam will either go up to WW or retire in the next 2 years and Usman will make the move to the UFC to take the LW crown.

[@hybrid.catastrophic.impact6071]

Ufc has no challenges for Usman, only machachev. Usman would beat the top 10 lightweights in the ufc.

[@hybrid.catastrophic.impact6071]

There are 3 lightweights Usman is yet to test on Bellator, Alexander Shabily, Tofique musaev, and Aj McKee

[@Mylove_94]

Liz offering her hand and Cris saying no no was absolutely priceless

[@ruggedtobby]

That part was hell funny lol i felt bad for Liz though 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@jajajaja2726]

When? Time stamp

[@gamebredo8880]

Haven't watched bellator but ngl their belts is dope af

[@baselehab4491]

Never seen any fighter this good at 25 I think he is the second best 155er in the world may even be the first

[@zaeynalamgir1384]

donno about 1st ... but definitely top 5

[@yeonu8228]

I am sorry, but Islam is better than Usman at this moment..But Usman is the best 155er below 30yo..

[@eden_832]

Charles oliveira is better than usman nurmagomedov

[@micahbodha6129]

Jon Jones was. But for sure Usman has an incredible future ahead of him.

[@atiffarhan619]

​@@micahbodha6129bro Jon Jones was not 55er.

[@violetrose6014]

Alhamdulillah ❤

[@Aqdit]

Tarung 5 ronde 25 menit tapi wajahnya tampak bersih dan tidak terlihat lelah. Petarung sejati.

[@Yaseenad]

How beautiful he wisper wa alikum salaam..❤❤❤

[@foreverbulletproofbangtan4808]

Congratulations Usman!! 👏🔥💪

[@mohammedasif7667]

*the speciality of Nurmagomadev family is they look like immortal and Un scratched after fight* *Just look at him he is 25 and he defended his belt twice already and on his way to win grand*

[@Letgazalive48]

Three times bro

[@mmahighlights5867]

Alhamdullah Congrats young champ.

[@ImranKhan-gs2hy]

So Khabib will not be cornering Islam. Charles: Alhumdulillah!

[@kashankhan6950]

😂

[@keyahmedibrahim4475]

always thanking Allah(Alahamdulillah)

[@Serpentis666]

Usmans reign will be a long one in bellator… I don’t think there’s anyone there to take him out…

[@isaiahbrown7925]

W@it so only khabib has to stop fighting I smell cap 😂

[@somdutroy]

​@@isaiahbrown7925His dad died and his mom told him not to continue. Usman is a distant cousin of Khabib. They don't share the same immediate family.

[@elcucuy1770]

​@@somdutroyhe's khabib's father's brothers son. Cousins are treated pretty much like brothers in a lot of cultures.

[@BrianForTheWin]

He will be in the UFC in the next 2 years. As soon as Islam goes up to WW or retires.

[@somdutroy]

@@elcucuy1770 still does not have the same life story.

[@badr0709]

Move thoses guys... So humble even if they have best skills, may Allah love them more then what they already love them ❤

[@violetrose6014]

He looks and sound so mature now

[@irshadkhan-fv5nt]

Congratulations! Come to Dubai, We'll eat together like Borgar Cola haha.

[@muhammadfawad2391]

😂😂😂😂

[@sonjajunner9351]

Alhamdulah ❤

[@ihatecats3470]

Theres no competition for usman in bellator, if he fight in ufc, he will be in top 5 no joke

[@medrayane6035]

He will walk through all Ufc top 5 like driving a hot knife through butter ! He's a Normagomedov!

[@hybrid.catastrophic.impact6071]

​@@medrayane6035Exactly. Machachev is his only challenge

[@saadshoaib901]

Let’s go bro

[@furojiahmad7022]

Senang melihat pertempuran usman,,, semoga selalu sukses,,,

[@Sherif.1988]

It will be very exciting if he ever decides to go to the UFC

[@engladtur]

I don't think he will because of Islam

[@NewDarkKnight]

Islam needs to move up for that. Maybe he joins ufc and islam moves up after 2-3 more fights.

[@Sherif.1988]

@@NewDarkKnight or if UFC ever decides to come up with a 165 division

[@NewDarkKnight]

@@Sherif.1988 Won't happen. 165 and 170 too close.

[@Sherif.1988]

@@NewDarkKnight come on man just say inshallah, it can happen if they bump it up to 165, 175,185

[@aamirecan]

Alhamdulillah. Good work champ.

[@kinzaferozferoz3335]

Congragulation 🎉usman champ

[@SefJo-kc3hx]

Englisch is his only weakness.

[@sarak4217]

Why the reporters so bothered by khabib? Hes in Dubai with Islam. Thats enough that hes supporting his brother

[@tommybengali7318]

according to usman, khabib isn't cornering islam..

[@parvezahmed1190]

Phenom

[@aaalogisticsinc1631]

Good job 👏 Usman

[@PF-vn4qz]

so nice to see his English getting better

[@NikulPrasad]

I want this guy in the UFC!

[@shark4sk]

I like the name....Sir kicks a lot......

[@elwinMMA]

I cant wait to see bellator's high level guys in the UFC when bellator folds.

[@hybrid.catastrophic.impact6071]

I hope they stick it to the ufc and stay with the new product that is Bellator and pfl merger. That'll shake up the mma landscape

[@zs8796]

Good looking guy

[@ad1987sm]

Usman vs Shabliy fight of the year🎉🎉

[@justinsmith5843]

When people ask about if fighters care about the betting odds..its sooo soo shallow.

[@zainmaniac776]

🦅

[@ytuser6091]

02:50 genius reporter!

[@Japan_Savari]

Now only IELTS needed

[@hk2200]

🤣 nice one that is funny!

[@firstheart932]

i love his Dagestan+English...let him be bro 😭😭😭😂😂😭😭

[@alfiashaikh9228]

The most handsome dagestani champion❤

[@jasonred3874]

9:55 Jamahal Hill lol

[@sherapbhutia-bf5im]

humbel Gangstar

[@kenmoraes6843]

When Islam moves to welterweight Usman will come to the ufcs lightweight.

[@Workin2anEarlyGrave]

If he knew Sir Lancelot maybe he would laugh at that joke.

[@bbyflip1]

I think this guy can beat Volk for da belt !!

[@icarooliveira3856]

How long is his bellator contract? Want to see him vs better competition asap

[@hybrid.catastrophic.impact6071]

There is no better competition in the ufc for him except machachev. He can have a competitive fight against 3 bellator elite lightweights by the name of Alexander Shabily, Tofique musaev, and AJ McKee

[@icarooliveira3856]

@@hybrid.catastrophic.impact6071 Tsarukyan. Gamrot. Oliveira.

[@khairt1731]

Usman will go down in history as the best P4P fighter. Watch.

[@ytuser6091]

Where's his name?!

[@justinsmith5843]

These are religious men

[@9Fever]

3:50

[@srali7609]

when your coach is your older Cousin who was the undefeated Best of the best Light weight champion in the world what do you expect

[@misteryoww5026]

Is this a Model or an MMA fighter

[@shark4sk]

Time for Burgers and Coca-Cola....

[@uncoverlight8605]

Boorgers and Coco Cola with Ice.

[@user-xz4fn6ge1i]

Извините по английски не понимаю

[@andreaambrus525]

🦅🏔🙏🧢

[@ILoveGaza77]

Reporter asking a Muslim about betting and gambling 🙄 God bless all Khabib's teammates 🙏

[@user-dc9yv4rf1f]

Congratulations on dominated performance . 18-0

[@random4k4u]

When it comes to the religion they won't let an opportunity to correct you.

[@ryantiarno4294]

after face Shabily and Aj McKee, I think bellator is enough for him.

[@k.a1399]

The gym is dominating the MMA world

[@wrongfrequency6701]

He had a training cramp?

[@songulbulbul2126]

Another subject.. The important thing is not to boycott and two months later buy again the İsraelian products when the discounts starts. Not buying it for life would have a huge impact on them. We are billions of Muslims. A drink that is in EVERY restaurant in EVERY country, not just in Türkiye. First, let's remove the drinks produced by that company from every restaurant. Look and see the effect. The important thing is not that we are reluctant, but that we do not continue with our decisions. The other side has already solved this unstable situation of ours and that's why they are killing our brothers with TORTURE in OUR backyard! I hope I explain it well enough..

[@JayStiles-kt2pm]

Man stop playing like that's WWE superstar Randy Orton up there.

[@daniel106]

Come to ufc Islam would have his way with you.

[@alexzamora4454]

Nice Rolex, brother

[@aquaitanj4769]

I think he will get humbled very soon =). Being Kahabib is not easy.

[@shimreiyokumrah5433]

Jesus Christ will corner Charles Oliveira. Khabib n his father can come back from death to corner Islam, no problem. Islam went to Australia Now he wants to fight in Abu Dhabi again instead of going to Brazil. May Allah save Islam from the power of Jesus through Charles Oliveira. Islam is getting cocky Charles remains respectful. Let God decide the winner and give the Champion to us UFC 294

[@Gamingwithjaizz]

Alhamdulillah

[@azadam1000]

Power of Jesus? Jesus is powerles without The God Who created everything.Dont forget that Jesus is a man Born miraculously from a woman,Adam had no father or mother .you believe in what Church told you and bible has contradictions so its not a reliable source of information, God His work doesnt contain contradictions

[@mtp2568]

Nobody wants to see Khabib‘s Face anyways