What made Khabib so robust?

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[@samerken]

I’m from North Caucus, same region where Khabib is from. And many guys who used to train with him when his father was still alive, say that his father would make Khabib wrestle and grapple five guys, one after the other, until they all would get tired and could not wrestle anymore. And this was happening way before Khabib got in UFC

[@keyboardwarrior6591]

I heated Chael sonne saying the same thing about Khabib

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

I know Dagestan is a part of Russia but do people from that region identify as Russians first or Dagestanis? Is the North Caucus also the same area where Khamzat is from?

[@levongigoian7097]

Nope, they don't identify as Russians, they identify by their ethnic groups

[@samerken]

@@IAMJEFFREY-cw9nsPeople from Dagestan identify themselves as Dagestanies, but there are many Russians there and Dagestan is also part of Russia, so yeah nobody thinks that it’s something outside of the country and not part of Russia. About Khamzat is also true, Chechnya is part of North Caucus and Russia. There are many republics such as those 2 in that region. Dagestan is just the most known and popular

[@violetrose6014]

​@@samerken Dagestan the most known and popular because of khabib Nurmagomedov.

[@wildnfree101]

Khabibs mental strength is off the charts!

[@andresarancibia780]

In my opinion, Khabib's greatness relies on his pace and cardio. He fought every fight as if each fight lasted 10 seconds. He pursued his opponents the entire fight. Moreover, in his grappling, instead of going for the submission, he went to block positions to ground and pound first, like instead of looking for a choke, he used all of his strength and technique to block positions and unleash the pounding. You can tell that Khabib was very comfortable with just punching or elbowing people waaaaay before trying a submission, and made it look effortless.

[@Docinaplane]

He only used subs by choice and respect when he didn't want to hurt his opponent.

[@BrainFuck10]

That’s just the surface level, really his greatness relies on his mindset and discipline…his mind was unbreakable, supremely confident and always focused.

[@FCGLITCHES]

Khabib was the epitomey of efficiency

[@munanyo4670]

Definitely he played purely for positions, islam does to but islam likes to go for the submission where as khabib goes for top control then maul

[@KousseilaAit]

U described his style perfectly

[@Izzy267NZ]

I really dont understand how people think khabibs fights were boring , dude just steamrolled everyone and beat the crap out of everybody on the ground , he didnt just lay on dudes like belal or almeida , he was active asf on the ground

[@alepho4089]

Most (99%) don't actually believe that. They're just salty that their fav fighter *cough* Conor *cough* got violated by Khabib. But 1% are genuinely ignorant and have no business watching MMA *cough* boxing casuals *cough* .

[@jungleking6743]

spectators enjoy chaotic brawls mate, thats why

[@arbpaninken6719]

I haven't seen anyone say his fights were boring tbh

[@Izzy267NZ]

@@arbpaninken6719 everyone I know who doesn't train but watches ufc say this

[@southpaw9041]

it's because they would rather see a fantasy of superhero like punches being thrown at each other with lots of blood. But people who appreciate fighting tend to see it more like a craft of skill, strategy, a test of endurance, fight IQ etc...

[@fahads1866]

Khabib’s mental toughness is also incredible. His fight with Conor was arguably the biggest in combat sports history, and the crowd was super pro-Conor. Khabib was never before exposed to that kind of worldwide attention and facing the biggest star. It amazed me how he was able to stay calm and composed throughout that entire fight week as well as the fight itself. One of Khabib’s videographers mentioned on the Joe Rogan podcast that Khabib was chilling backstage facetiming his father right before that fight, showing no signs of nervousness.

[@xDinomanx]

Not just that but when Khabib told the crowd that he was gonna "Smash your boy." He meant that quite literally. After he won by choking out Conor, he still wanted to keep going. Conor had said and done a lot of nasty shit towards Khabib in the lead up to the fight too (i.e. insulting his father and attacking the bus he and other fighters were on). Khabib didn't just want to beat Conor, he wanted to humiliate and destroy him.

[@Mac1Eleven]

Greatest fighting event in history but very uncomfortable, literal fights in the stadium, a group of Russia were surrounded and were dropping people left right and centre is was crazy

[@elafzal5866]

​@@xDinomanxAnd he did.

[@user-hl8bd8sy4o]

@@xDinomanx That was a neck crank and the most dangerous sub there is. The reason Conor tapped so fast was because he was truly afraid for his life. Khabib obviously wanted to keep cranking. Could have put him in a wheelchair or worse.

[@Raigazero1]

​@@Mac1Elevenrussian can smesh your irish chicken EZ

[@shewhodoesntexist1825]

This is what makes Khabib special. He has his own category and standards as being one of the best to ever do it.

[@tdot2853]

Khabib haters calls out his cutting weight. But when I bring up their favorite fighter who cuts weight and they lost they say: "His chin is weak because he cut alot of weight" Make up your mind!!! Does weight cutting a lot of weight give you a disadvantage or not?! I have a friend he says Alex Pereira cutting down to MW makes his chin weak. But he calls Khabib a weight bully 🤣

[@KaizenWithRen]

he clearly just hates wrestling 😂

[@BrainFuck10]

Well Alex was cutting 10 more pounds than Khabib, Khabib was cutting 35lbs to make weight and Alex was cutting 45lbs also it’s more dangerous at the higher weight classes because the guys hit harder

[@ryansinging]

@@BrainFuck10khabib was confirmed to weigh around 175 by DC in a recent interview with islam. How do people even think he has the physique of a near 200lb man at 5’9 or 5’9.5”? He looks nothing like it, he’d have way more muscle mass

[@harleyzeth]

Why is it so hard to understand that weight cutting comes with specific advantages AND disadvantages that may work better or worse overall? Some fighters perform better cutting extreme weight. Most of the time, we see fighters perform better moving up a weight division if they had extreme cuts.

[@YitroBenAvraham]

Khabib used a lot of PEDs. Answer the question: why is his brow ridge 5x larger now than it was when he first came to the ufc? Answer the question idol worshipper. It’s from long term PED usage. Go google some pictures for yourself. You won’t, because you love the idol and worship it. Gross

[@sammu]

He was basically Achilles, without the heel vulnerability.

[@maydanlex]

Ha Ha Ha. Very well put.

[@Metia_9898]

Khabib's chin is made of diamond, without the brittle vulnerability.

[@newchannel416]

His Achilles were good grapplers with hands and legs kicks. He never fought anyone else outside for strikers.

[@Dawlatul-Cringe]

@@newchannel416 Interesting, how did you know he's weak to grapplers if allegedly, he never fought one?

[@newchannel416]

@@Dawlatul-Cringe Cause he avoided them during his career multiple times.

[@daddyphatsax304]

Real talk Coach. The other thing you just don't see that he had was a sense of urgency. His hustle...with his takedowns he just didn't slow down.

[@leonufchampfan1258]

Strength and conditioning must be on the highest level. I’ve been mesmerized by khabib for a while now. Meyamoto Musashi man

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Firaz noticing the details to the opening sequence of Khabib vs Conor where Khabib circles halfway throughout the octagon and goes for the takedowns when Conor is controlling the distance, just shows Firaz' superb observation and Khabib's brilliant fight IQ. Don't think Khabib got even hurt against Dustin and Johnson because his defensive abilities were always somewhat awkward where he rolled with the punches moving sideways while moving backwards much similar to Cain's fighting style, which also influenced Khabib's style a lot. Anyway, Khabib's granite chin, superb cardio and high fight IQ was really something unique. He even makes the gameplans for most if his fighters according to Islam even though he does no longer do any corner work.

[@ahmedsabbir1952]

100%. His boxing defence kinda sucks and he knows that. So when he goes on defence mode he this unusual head movement. Even Dustin pointed out that part. He himself admitted that khabib's movements are unusual. So many people gets it wrong. He was never wobbled in his career.

[@JohnnyFrusciante]

He just doesn't get tired somehow. He mat returned Abel Trujio like 20 times and didn't even look that tired at the end.

[@5dollarshake263]

I think he still holds the record for most take downs with 24 against Trujio.

[@TheMMAKasual]

@@5dollarshake26321

[@blahblah-if3nf]

Peds, that team are all dirty look at his own blood his cousin usman and haram islam too

[@ujsimrananees]

Rumor has it, Abel Trujillo is still being taken down to this day (Copied)

[@newchannel416]

Abel is a mid table d3 wrestler and had 1-0 UFC rec at the time. Tony finished him later.

[@bewiththetruthalways5637]

Khabib was an anomaly. His grappling, wrestling was next level and dominant which was never seen before and his chin made him stand against anyone. Earlier his striking was very poor, visually too but he was HIM

[@younesbenaddi4721]

His chin was insane he took two spining back kicks by Barboza on the jaw like it was nothing. And his pace and cardio were incredible

[@inspiringlife1]

If u r mean Barbosa, it was not at chin

[@ts0088]

He blocked

[@mikehansen7610]

I know you guys like to make your favorite fighters into superheroes, but Khabib ain't god, if he really takes a spinning back kick from Barboza with full force right on the jaw, he is sleeping. It didn't land right / didn't have enough power.

[@younesbenaddi4721]

@@inspiringlife1 you are sure? from what I remember one was at the top of the head partially blocked and one was clean on the jaw

[@younesbenaddi4721]

@@mikehansen7610 nobody said he was God, that would be insuting to God. But he had a crazy chin tbh

[@AngeloMartinez-jz5nt]

BRO that knee was insane thats the highlight of the fight in my opinion cause after that he wrestles up from the position like he didnt just get domed

[@chaosreborn46]

Khabib is the goat. Real mma fans know what's up.

[@ystar13]

Genetics, training his entire life, and never drinking liquor probably all added up over a lifetime!

[@YitroBenAvraham]

Don’t forget the PEDs that made his brow ridge balloon to 5x it’s normal size when he first came to the ufc. Yeah… that’s totally normal and natural. Happens all the time…

[@ystar13]

@@YitroBenAvraham oh word?

[@googleemployeesarecucks1917]

@@YitroBenAvrahamKeep crying neckbeard 😂😂

[@YitroBenAvraham]

@@ystar13 Idol worshipper, answer this question: Why is Khabib’s brow ridge waaaay bigger than it was when he first came to the ufc? Don’t run, coward. Answer the question. How does someone’s brow ridge grow so dramatically in such a short time? I’m going to force you to answer the question in public. Get off your knees.

[@moonvenerable7897]

If Makhachev had the toughness and relentless pressure of Khabib he would be the perfect mma fighter ever.

[@banb9511]

And chin

[@BrainFuck10]

Or imagine if Khabib had the striking of Islam he could’ve possibly been a 3 division champ

[@ln5747]

Makhachev doesn't have the grappling of Khabib 🙄

[@moonvenerable7897]

@@ln5747 Khabib is faster in transitions, ground and pound and has better conditioning, but Makhachev is more versatile and much slicker than Khabib when he take down his opponents. The gap between them in grappling is nothing compared to the huge gap in stand up game.

[@ln5747]

@@moonvenerable7897 nah Khabib's grappling is superior and so are his takedowns. Absurd to suggest otherwise. Other than one fight he's taken down his opponents at will and whenever he wishes. Makhachev hasn't done this. Khabib's striking is unorthodox but it works. You forget Khabib has possibly been hurt once on his feet. Barely touched. Makhachev not the same.

[@JayC_x]

Khabib had resilliance/durability never took enough damage to display toughness.

[@nexesses1548]

Against Islam I would agree… Khabib is still better at breaking down posture, bases, taking away pillars, controlling hands, tying up legs, controlling you with just his hips and legs all to put you in positions where he can ground and pound you and you can’t hit him back. Khabib has a better chin, is better at executing his game plan, more disciplined, smarter, more patient, more active and meticulous as a grappler and better at imposing his will. Khabib till this day is the most technical and positionally sound grappler ever. Islam being more well rounded isn’t enough to put him over khabib.

[@rexqt5337]

The fact that makhachev got submitted by ali bagov and had to run towards khabib to avenge him convinced me a long time ago that khabib is always the superior

[@tackmerci9313]

I consistently watch your videos, and I'm genuinely impressed by your philosophical knowledge. I recently recalled a statement you made, though my memory might be imperfect. You mentioned that GSP could potentially defeat Khabib. However, even though I hold immense respect for GSP, I believe that beating Khabib would remain a formidable challenge, even if both fighters were in their prime. It seems almost impossible, given Khabib's exceptional strength and the fact that, as you've rightly noted, we've never witnessed any vulnerabilities in his fights.Now, both fighters are retired. Would you still say that GSP would be able to beat Khabib if both were in their prime?

[@rpaul23455]

The only undefeated in MMA history.. 29-0... Defeated dominated the best of the best in whatever fighting org. he was in.

[@seanl6885]

I wish Khabib defended his title a few more times, against opponents at Volkanovski's or Oliveira's caliber.

[@safira2104]

Makhachev took a nasty up kick from oliviera and seemed like it was nothing for him

[@mmalife4304]

22 years of consistency and hard working made Khabib like a Stone, that’s why he was never hurt. He was training so hard that he was more bruised and damage in trainings than fights. 😅😅

[@user-hl8bd8sy4o]

Maybe the reason Khabib wasn't minding Gaethje's calf kicks is because they were helping to numb the pain on his broken foot on the same leg.

[@Rlouis367]

Khabib is a werewolf/vampire hybrid, n is T2000 when fighting Barbosa 😂😂😂

[@mahariharith340]

Supreme confidence. He is the final Level 10 Boss. Unbreakable. In regards to the ILLEGAL knee by McChicken, Khabib took the fully loaded charged knee in the face and just shrugged it off. An ILLEGAL shot that should KO almost anyone, not Khabib tho. The GOAT. the LEGEND.

[@rollotomassi8251]

Prime BJ Penn VS Habib would be a delight to experience..... Peace from Sweden.

[@Lorendrawn]

Khabib's sense of urgency and "gotta go right now" is present in many fighters when they look dominant. Look at sea level cain and DC for AKA examples but also look at Covington when he beat the crap out of Lawler or Michael Bisping. They all had this constant "get after it keep pushing the pace" behavior about them. Islam isn't really like that. He lays traps. He gets you to defend a takedown with wrestling so he can Judo you to the ground. He looks to get you boxing with him to have success then hit you with that southpaw power kick. Khabib imposes his will constantly.

[@rexyz5875]

Best description

[@rsps12]

It would be so awesome to see Goggins train in an environment Khabib is familiar with. Could show a very interesting level of mental toughness.

[@yahyahali8313]

Khabib was never wobbled by Dustin tbh

[@lapermits6193]

Yeah, never wobbled. He got swarmed by his boxing but that didn't last for long.

[@yahyahali8313]

@@lapermits6193 Nothing landed watch it in slow mo your eyes won’t lie

[@ujsimrananees]

Rumor has it, Abel Trujillo is still being taken down to this day (Copied)

[@iankreegs9196]

Holy sheet I just rewatched round 1 at .5 speed, hey Buddy he DID NOT TAKE THAT KNEE WELL I never noticed that but it almost looks like he is seriously rocked for a second. What a well time knee.

[@Dawlatul-Cringe]

Khabib is my favourite not necessarily because he's the best fighter ever, Its his personality along with his performance. That's why even though there is so much to respect about Jon Jones, I don't like him, he keeps using steroids and cheating.

[@TreXDeXter]

That's why you're one of the best MMA coach

[@mattyu1818]

Khabib was definitely feeling those leg kicks

[@benjenkins3220]

editing clips of what your talking about would help casual viewers a lot.

[@jamesbond_AMK]

Best analysis on Khabib

[@jaywalker6464]

Bro ate Barbosa's spinning back kick like tictak

[@josegarza7719]

I’m a big fan of khabib but he’s capping when he says Justin’s kicks didn’t hurt. The last kick that Justin threw in round 2 made khabib fall to the ground then khabib used that to wrestle Justin to the ground and tap him out. I’m sure khabib wanted to end it fast because those leg kicks lol. Justin’s like the mini Alex pereira with his kicks

[@safira2104]

He did say that the hardest he's ever been hit was by gaethji but i don't know about the leg kicks

[@BrainFuck10]

Yup Khabib was capping but knowing Khabib he was just trolling

[@moorez0007]

Khabib fall to the ground😅. Sound like expert but stupid.. 😂😂

[@nedzadmahmutovic3771]

Makhachev had a very bad cut and no recovery time vs Alex in first fight. Even in his worst condtition, 5 round fight and in Perth he still came on top and that says a lot about the guy unlike lets say Dariush. He said he wasn t him self against Charles. When you are hurting and maybe sock or hurt is i believe when u show heart. Either you have or u don t . cheers

[@scottc2076]

He has a granite chin, was able to cut a lot of weight, and unlike American wrestlers always spammed takedowns instead of waiting for the timing to be perfect

[@Mr.Hyde_23]

He looked pretty tired against Tibau.

[@ASSASIN7-sd5sr]

tibau was on steroid and he still beat him

[@professorchaos9]

All glory to the great Abdulmanap! Khabib is the greatest stoic role model in sports.

[@JDP000109]

Khabib’s chin is defintiely underrated. He ate some bombs from Gaethje

[@capcomfan82]

Guys who live in comfort their entire lives wont be as tough as a guy who grew up in the mountains

[@SohanurRSajib]

Khabib backs up at starting on the round. He was baiting conor to throw the left, when he throws it, he just circled out and reengage on a better position. I learned it from "The Weasle" yt

[@62battalion56]

Imo, Steel chin, heavyweight skin level, bold skull, bigger lung and heavyweight bones. That's why he's still able to move forward despite receiving heavy punches and kicks from his opponent.

[@Docinaplane]

Khabib is mentally stronger than any MMA fighter ever. My favorite fighter.

[@EM-tx3ly]

Khabib simply out conditioned his opponents not particularly a striker and a grappler by default even Connor’s strikes were null especially the punch Khabib landed that floored McGregor Nevertheless one of the top fighters in the world

[@punchera479]

Thank you! These casuals hating on Khabib are so lame

[@traviscondon9139]

His father made him Great!

[@adhdmed]

Khabib is the Terminator

[@abdelkamel2156]

I don’t think khabib got wobbly against Dustin or Michael Johnson. Watched both fights multiple times. He’s just different# goat

[@muhammadzaim959]

Tony vs khabib not happens. Still regret it.

[@kristianguay9863]

Possiblement usage d'anti-douleurs de la part du dagestanais, ainsi que son fidèle ami. Quand on prend des anti-douleurs du type opiacées et ses analogues, il se forme une ( 2 en fait, une dessous chaque sourcil) bosse au front derrière les sourcils, plus tu en use plus ca épaissis. Khabib a ces bosses au front mais qui diminuent depuis sa retraite, Islam a ces bosses aussi, pas à sa retraite...donc les bosses continuent de grossir chez lui.

[@Ahme313]

Pauvre type 😂

[@kristianguay9863]

Insolent chauvin. @@Ahme313

[@jamesleyba5149]

It’s the same knee he hit cowboy with when he shot on mcgreggor

[@shivanandabolekifauj5221]

Khabib got hit the hardest by Justin gaethje....that uppercut followed by left hook was the hardest in his entire career and he just ate that and kept coming forward....👍there will never be some one like him ever

[@A-RJ]

Thats one thing Mcgregor doesnt have is mental toughness when the shit hits the fan. When hes not having it his way he runs out of ideas and panics.

[@mmkr0000]

King Leonidas: This is Sparta 😡 Khabib: You just sent me your location. It will not matter when the cage is closed.

[@mannankhan4302]

Khabibs are born only when your parents are as desciplined as his, as pious as his , as true to Allah as his, and teach their offsprings in a manner as his parents...and worked as hard on them ...❤

[@paulorawdogcosta3630]

You can hate me for saying this but it was obvious as the fight goes on with Khabib and Justin, Khabib was slowing down from the leg kicks and by the last one he went for the shoot, he couldn’t bare much more leg kicks. Not a panic shot as it was super calculated still, but he shot because he knows he can’t take much more of those

[@joondagoon6774]

That knee did hurt him I think Conor messed up by trying to sprawl after he stuffed the first takedown he should’ve disengaged

[@Figgy636]

Khabib didn’t fight nightmare stylistic match ups like Volk or Olivera. You can’t say so simply Khabib is better. Makhachev is more well rounded, more exciting and has a better resume stylistically

[@rexqt5337]

You know why? Cuz nobody is a nightmare match up for him 😆 he would floor volk and charles worse than islam did

[@kevintse2870]

What about Holloway?

[@zeeshawn15]

Khabib is a different breed, simple. He is gifted by Allah through a coach like his father. He was chosen for what he has achieved.

[@kinantantjiptawirawan1326]

imo Makhachev' toughness is no less, its different kind of toughness but no less, fighting Volkanovski, an elite mma fighter at his home turf with all kind advantages he had, with the lack of sleep, f up RT, whole crowd etc is outstanding, if anyone ever train or spar, try to do that with such conditions, let alone high level championship fight, Khabib is an extrovert kind of toughness, Islam is an introvert one, fire and water...

[@jasonwolfe5787]

Khabib is the most pragmatic fighter. Khabib never fought anyone aswell rounded as volk.

[@Windbend3r]

All other elite fighters fought more times than khabib. He would have lost eventually just like everyone else

[@EM-tx3ly]

But he didn’t

[@grindordie3336]

Khabib is Like Ben Askren minus the flying knee. He gets a hold and chains you to deat4...

[@aldomeow]

Bro I thought you’d explain what made Khabib so robust

[@abid4348]

Genetics, environment, and power of faith in Allah sums it up

[@salahdewan433]

Thanks

[@fatboywins]

Khabib is more rugged, rough, like an Andre ward, and sometimes it feels like brutal force, like a tornado, but makachev is a much more smooth, clean fighter, better to watch imo.

[@Smoshylife]

Watch the Dustin and Johnson flurry in slow mo, Khabib wasn't touched

[@user-hl8bd8sy4o]

29-0. Never in trouble. And the only thing any one has to say is "He was feeling those calf kicks". Anyone not thinking he is the GOAT think about that when your watching Jones vs Reyes or GSP vs Hughes, Serra or Hendricks. If either of those guys or even Silva cut to 155 it would be more of the same. Don't kid yourself.

[@spatbateman]

I dont even form opinions unless someone has defended their belt more than six times. Khabib is Rousey tier to me. He found an exploit to the meta of the time. More power to him, and more power to Rousey. But no one is more tough than someone who consistently defends their belt and evolves with the game.

[@Mezoxin]

i doubt that its the granite chin that absorbs shots that dude doesnt even bruise or get cut its like he has an invisible armour

[@bogoljubdjordjevic7528]

Khabib is and was the best he was not have any weaknesses

[@kami7134]

Khabib and Islam should grapple at ADCC

[@MrRaptormatt]

I was just thinking this last night. I watched khabib vs Justin. On the feet George is so much better then khabib. Khabib is sloppy. He walks through punches. Doesn't care about getting hit. Takes kicks and ignores them. His wrestling is astounding obviously. But after watching that fight I came to the conclusion he had the best fighting spirit I've ever seen. He's like a weird zombie....he just attacks u....waits for opportunity. Some fighters say...I'm ready to die in the ring. They don't actually mean it tho...even if they think they do. He meant it....to beat him you'd literally have to kill him.

[@AlexanderCollis]

Everyone is so scared of his takedown all he has to do is feint a level change and his opponents are thinking about it and reacting haha. It gives him slack for not being the best striker cos that takedown is always on their mind. Especially against Justin he looked tired after round 1 backpedaling thinking a level change is coming. I think his striking is decent and unorthodox I wouldn’t say sloppy

[@MrRaptormatt]

@AlexanderCollis true...but no one's ever said...khabib has great striking. Even his takedown game is very subpar. George's was way better. It's his wrestling...he will get u down eventually...cause u can't knock him out and u can't break his will. If he was a great striker...and had unreal takedown like George he'd be the greatest of all time

[@AlexanderCollis]

@@MrRaptormatt his wrestling in mma like you said is bar non the best ever, damaging ground and pound aswell as slick submissions makes him the greatest of all time imo. If he doesn’t take you down the first time he’ll try n try again until you’re on the back in if he backs u up to the fence n shoots chances are you’re getting took down who could stop it except from roided abel and iquenta for a few shots? for me the top 3 goats are Khabib, GSP, Fedor .

[@MrRaptormatt]

@AlexanderCollis I cannot argue with those 3. I love George...I'm a Canadian he's a hero of mine. But fedor...that's one guy that people forget unfortunately. Of every fighter that's ever fought that's the one guy no one would wanna fight in his prime. He was a wrecking ball. Plus he was skilled...highly skilled. His quickness was outrageous. I mean forget pound for pound....no sane man would wanna fight him.

[@nickkara468]

Khabib fought like all AKA fighters...cain,D.C.rockhold and islam were and are great at high pressure,fast transition wrestling and ground n pound.

[@KO-gu6wp]

Khabib is the GOAT. Imagine Khabib on the steroids that jon jones took? lmao forget smashing he would be hulk smashing people.

[@alexhudson-]

Santa please I want to see Mighty Mouse versus Khabib at 145. Likely not ever to happen I know, but one can dream. Who you got??

[@BrainFuck10]

At the end you said you’ve never seen anybody as robust as Khabib but actually one other fighter comes to mind.. Yoel Romero

[@x-Musashi-x]

Bro Romero was born robust.

[@screamstation]

It’s Habib, not Kabib, pronunciation-wise. He repeatedly said that.

[@amir650]

It's almost like he has an unearthly power behind him.

[@Wisdometry]

Yea so tuff he only Missed weight once or twice a year his entire career

[@MichaelJames707]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@dogestranding5047]

With the Khabib and Makhachev comparison, Khabib never fought a guy like Volkanovski. Which PFP #1 guy did Khabib beat?

[@rexqt5337]

Khabib beat everyone incliding ali bagov, the guy who trashed islam and submitted him 😆

[@krochomumet]

Khabib: DEF 9999++

[@fearlesslegend2073]

Khabib is years ahead of islam . Islam is better striker , khabib is better wrestler, grappler , and a fighter in general. His nonstop pressure is unmatched

[@akuowner7660]

setuju !

[@maartilium]

He was so robust by avoiding fights in his natural weightclass

[@youssefkhaled9666]

Coach, I disagree regarding Islam. To go 5 rounds when you're under hydrated by 2 kilos of fluids before the fight is phenomenal. That win, in my opinion, was more impressive than his second win against Volks, simply for that reason only. The second fight was a no-brainer; islam at full-strength will walk through just about anyone in his division.

[@ikram1081]

Barbosa Johnson Justin Conor Dustin All these only wobbled him a little bit .

[@be3zbe3z43]

In terms of resume and achievements khabib Quit too early to be the goat.

[@AlexanderCollis]

Fair argument but imo he’s the greatest because of his sheer dominance against great 155s. McGregor, poirer, Gaethje, Barboza, Johnson, RDA. The moment I saw him fight live for the first time was UFC 205 on mcgregor vs Alvarez prelims I knew he was gonna become a champion and became a fan of his mauling style. He took Johnson to deep deep waters that night

[@jerryh2954]

next up: Khabib vs McGregor

[@AbdulRahman-xj5ox]

he is similar to fedor emelianko

[@mkrmmd1162]

agreed

[@ali-thia6396]

Khabib is king. Done