Here's my conversation with Khabib Nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib), one of the greatest fighters of all time. It was truly an honor to get to train with him, to have this deep conversation, and to get to know him over the past few months. We did this conversation entirely in Russian. It's translated and dubbed into English. Both language audio tracks and subtitles are available on YouTube. Here on X, I'm posting the English & Russian language versions as seperate videos. The translation & dubbing was a huge amount of work (which I deeply care about) with humans & AI collaborating. Thanks to the amazing team at @ElevenLabs for their help. Good luck to Islam Makhachev, Khabib & team this weekend at UFC 330! And as I've said in the video, I'm truly grateful for all of you, for your support all these years. I love you all ❤️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:35 - Why Dagestan produces so many great fighters 11:41 - History of Dagestan warrior culture 21:02 - Hard training in the mountains of Dagestan 24:53 - The trap of fame, money, and power 35:34 - The key to Khabib's dominance 46:47 - Discipline and hard work 59:15 - Street fights in Dagestan 1:12:56 - Khabib's top pressure 1:18:40 - Khabib vs Conor McGregor 1:31:25 - Khabib's toughest fight 1:39:12 - Greatest MMA fighters of all time 1:56:57 - Coaching 2:02:30 - Daniel Cormier 2:06:48 - Islam Makhachev 2:16:46 - Dana White 2:20:16 - Joe Rogan 2:22:31 - Ali Abdelaziz 2:25:08 - Football 2:32:23 - Messi vs Ronaldo 2:50:23 - Dubai 2:54:14 - God 3:01:57 - Advice for young people

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Here's the Russian language version:
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Here's the links for my conversation with Khabib Nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib): YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=l6USUAIK… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2MAi0B… Podcast: lexfridman.com/podcast
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Wondering if he mentioned the 29-0 record. It's a freak stat when you realize he's the only fighter to dominate that completely without ever tasting a loss.
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Off to YT to hear the original Russian. I'll understand like 3 words, but maybe I will pick up more. Thanks Lex!
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这条采访里提到Khabib小时候在山里没有电也能训练，我瞬间想起自己冬跑三公里就喊累，差距真是刻进骨子里的
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What does Khabib think of AI data centers?
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Khabib almost never sits down for long form. Proper get.
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The Russian version hits different when you hear Khabib explain his philosophy directly
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this gonna be legendary ass content
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That is an incredible opportunity to get that kind of access to a legend.
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I think every athlete should listen to this interview
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is his dominance more pure discipline or that dagestan pressure environment starting from childhood
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Must see!
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Long interview. First time hearing the champ go this deep. Looking forward to everything.
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who tf wanna hear khabib talk? we wanna see him punch and get punched other than that he can fuck himself
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@lexfridman @TeamKhabib
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Thank you Lex!
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Congratulations on your 500th episode Lex. You've kept me sane and entertained and I've learnt more than I ever thought possible. Thank you. 🙏😊 – at Strathalbyn, South Australia
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Thank you for building bridges Lex. I've been deeply fascinated by Khabib for years, but this surpassed expectations wildly. A Scholar indeed. Thank you thank you
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I need to plan a 3 hour drive so I can enjoy this straight through! 💪🏾✊🏾
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...gee still cannot figure contrals anywhere ...never will just hope you are organized and can do that...love you lots too and we are all to close to fuck it up ...good stuff you and don't stop...talk to elon...real
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Lex (probably): Sooo… Khabib, on the scale of 90 to 100 how much do you love Joe Rogan and Elon Musk?
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I'm enjoying it in Russian with subtitles. I love that the subjects have timestamps so I can listen to what I'm most interested first.
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Khabib set the example of an How you get out of the Game that will trap your mind forever. It’s really addicting to compete in MMA and to do what he could do at his level was incredible to witness.
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Let’s go
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When someone mostly lists Cristiano's club achievements you know its because they can't argue in individual footballing terms against Messi. He plays for Saudi money and adulation, not for Islam, guys.
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There are racial differences in intelligence because of evolution. Humans have different size brains, cerebrums, cerebral cortexes, prefrontal lobes, prefrontal cortexes, parietal lobes, temporal lobes, occipital lobes, etc. East Asians (specifically Japanese, Chinese, and Koreans) are the most intelligent, followed by Northern Europeans, then mulattos, and lastly Sub-Saharan Africans In the United States of America, Koreans, Chinese, Indians, and Ashkenazi Jews average 1300 SAT and 27 ACT. Whites average 1100 SAT and 21 ACT. Hispanics average 950 SAT / 18.5 ACT. Native Americans, Blacks, Pacific Islanders, and Hawaiians average 900 / 16 ACT. “Asians” average 1250 / 24 ACT because Vietnamese (and other “Asians”) bring the overall “Asian” average down by scoring 1100 SAT / 21 ACT Worldwide Full Scale IQ Aborigines 60 Bushmen 65 Sub-Saharan African 75 North African 80 Southwest Asian 80 Middle Eastern 85 Native American 85 African American 85 Pacific Islander 85 Latin American 85 Southeast European 90 Southeast Asian 90 Southwest European 95 North Eastern European 95 Northern European 100 East Asian 108 Ashkenazi Jew 108 General Intelligence (USA) Native American 91 Black American 91 Pacific Islander 91 Hispanic American 94 White American 103 Asian American 111 Korean, Chinese, Indian 115 Ashkenazi Jew 115
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love your work Lex! there’s a lot I have learned and I’m thankful. finishing this episode soon!
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The advice 👏👏👏. Read, Read👏👏
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LEX.....I've never clicked on anything faster than this. Thank you and @TeamKhabib 💪🏽
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Absolutely amazing interview! Thank you so much Lex. Truly informing for how I will parent my children and continue to grow myself. Wisdom
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aaaaand that's gonna be my evening 🥲 ty! 🙏
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I really appreciate. You bring . Master.kabib. in conversation. Is interesting to know more. Continue Follow the steps father. In spirit. Thank you mister lex.👣👈❤️🙏😁
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Appreciate you so much @lexfridman You’ve inspired and educated countless! Keep up the incredible work
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Great fighter and fully humbled McGregor
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5 for your Birthday!
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