@@PepestockSteroids is complementary though Its not that magic one for all answer, if they got no skill, it wouldn't work But yeah it does take part in the game, that's for sure All in all, dem Russian "supplements" are pretty good
It’s probably the strong foundation and discipline instilled in them by Abdulmanap, and reinforced by Khabib, Javier, etc. You’ll notice the 4 most accomplished fighters there, Khabib Islam Usman and Umar, also have a reputation as being excellent students and quick learners. The ones who listened to Abdulmanap most, are reaping the rewards today.
The way I notice between how Western fighters do their training compared to the Dagis is that Western fighters separate the sparring, grappling & live rounds on separate days while the Russians do it all in 1 day. The only thing the Dagis do on a separate day is strength & conditioning. The Dagis are also good with simulations. I watched Islam's camp for Volk. They literally picked a guy as short a Volk in their camp, made him watch Volk's tapes & made him strike & wrestle like Volk so that Islam knows how to counter Volk's attacks.
Combat Sambo is such a great base for MMA, they are evolving their game, the lifestyle of no drinking/party and the mentality of eat, sleep, pray, train and repeat. harsh environment build tough men.
@@_Sp4c3y_ they are not Conor or Jones or most american and european fighters. Khabib in 13 or 14 years Ufc wasnt tested positive. Islam just had 50 tests negative.
There's a physiological aspect to their superiority. They have very favorable craniofacial structure. Specifically Umar and khabib. Would classify charles oliveira in same way. High cheek bones and jaws that are relatively forward (a "short" face) mean a large airway, which facilitates optimal airflow during physical exertion but maybe more importantly during sleep, allowing for superior recovery and energy available for physical and mental performance
@@benhallo1553 do you disagree? Can you not understand how obviously true it is? I spent months researching this topic and did my own experimenting with ways to improve own sleep because of health problem I had directly related to disturbed breathing during sleep, specifically narrowing and closing of the airway. There's reason why people are deemed to be good-looking/attractive. It's because craniofacial structure has functional consequences. When you think someone has an attractive face, mostly you are subconsciously recognizing they have healthy craniofacial structure along with all the health benefits that go with that. A favorable craniofacial structure doesn't always mean good looks. Good looks also have to do with balance and symmetry. But poor craniofacial structure is always detrimental and will never be optimally functional or good looking. When people exhibit superior athletic performance mostly related to endurance, often their craniofacial structure is a major part of this. Look at usman. Besides other allegations about why his endurance might be so good, he has very favorable craniofacial structure. His mandible (lower jaw) is slightly further forward than his maxilla so it's slightly unbalanced, but not much. Craniofacial imbalance involving a mandible that is far forward (relative to the maxilla (upper jaw)) is actually functionally superior ie increased airway volume. Usman has phenomenal craniofacial structure. A more extreme version of a forward mandible is nate Diaz. It's very unbalancedto the point where it always looks like he's intentionally pushing his mandible forward - the "tough guy pose." Literally the reason why that looks like the "tough guy" face is because it's the mandible far forward enabling maximal airflow and thus functional performance i.e. ability to have maximum energetic output and thereby impose will on opponent. Zero doubt this is why he is considered by many to be the "cardio king." Youngest ever ufc fighter? Raul rosas. Wonder what gives him such an advantage, fighting in the ufc as a teenager???? Maybe because his jaw is extremely far forward and facilitates extremely advantageous maximal airflow? Of course that's a major factor. Aspinall is another extreme example. What do you know, guy happens to run through all his opponents. I wonder if he is able to train harder and better than his opponents because of superior airflow during physical exertion and during sleep? Of course he is
@@benhallo1553 I have edited my previous comment for more context and clarification. This isn't a case of whether you "agree" or "disagree" with me. From a physiological perspective it's just true. I can give endless examples. If you look at boxing, a guy like Devin Haney only got as far as he did because of extremely forward jaw structure. To the point where it's almost other-species like. If you look across the UFC and any other athletic endeavor, you will generally find that the elite athletes always have favorable craniofacial structure. It's a necessity. It's also part of why females find famous athletes attractive. It's because in order for elite atheletes to become as successful as they've become, it requires functionally superior craniofacial structure. Unless it's very unbalanced, this also means they are better looking eg GSP, Ryan Garcia and many others
@@ghil263 but I can think of examples of high level athletes with good cardio who don’t have high cheek bones. Think you’re over simplifying it. There are so many factors
you're right, that's what the name is basically. but "mutated" it? it's called culture. muhammad is known and written as magomed in that part of the world for centuries. it's just anthropology, different people from different culture pronounce things differently. it''s jesus in america, it's iesu in japan, it's ciise in somali, etc. so nobody purposely "mutated" the name, and "difficult to pronounce" to who? to people who have trouble reading, yes.
@@GonzoMFahri I hope you aret trolling. It was FORCED upon by Russia in process called 'Russification'. Their forefathers didn't call themselves Magomed before Russian occupation. No one did. A whole race of Muslim Caucasians called Circassians were completely wiped out because they refused russification. It's called 'Circassian genocide'. Look it up.
I remember in one of the old Khabib interview, he said to DC "Heyy DC, my name is Khabib Abdulmanapovich NurMahamedov" But the written name is Nurmagomedov And I was like? Dangit English transliteration! Another exonym? Oh man I was kinda pissed lol
I don't know why my comment got deleted but to anyone saying it's regional pronunciation is BS. Before Russian conquest of caucuses and central Asia, no one pronounce it that way. It was forced 'Russification' process that made them changed their names. One of the Caucasian Muslims race who refused were completely wiped out. They were called Circassians.
Their beliefs and discipline are the reasons for their success. I believe it all starts with Islam, a religion that demands discipline and obedience, which perfectly translates to MMA or any other profession one wishes to excel in.
It's not about a particular people or superiority, the nurmagomedov family and dagestan fight culture is inspiring, it was their turn and God chose them, before they were uknown to the world.
Dagestan has historically produced numbers of olympic and world champions in freestlye wrestling. remember this area has been experiencing civil war for a long time. and the fact that they produced 18 Olympic champions is quite remarkable.
@@ryantiarno4294 yh bro when khabib beat mcgregor that's when they were really put on the map, before they were only winning wrestling medals for Russia true
It’s personal commitment of these guys to their craft, not the religion. Anyone who is 100% dedicated and supremely disciplined will win regardless of religion. Of course genetics help but without dedication and discipline it doesn’t matter also no amount of religion can make you better at your craft without practice.
@@sikandarrana6377as an atheist I agree but they themselves have said that their religion helps them stay disciplined and focussed so yeah everyone has an opinion but their own opinion should matter the most if we are talking about them. But I agree with you too.
@sikandarrana6377 an atheist could never hold the same discipline as someone who is fanatically religious. That's why the religious people are typically at the top of disciplined practices whereas atheist dominate the less disciplined practices. Ones entire philosophy is about giving away self whereas another one's philosophy is about their own self above all.
@@toziassmitt Nope, there have been Warriors like Alexander, Ghengis khan, Vikings etc, etc and many more warriors were not Muslims. There have been warriors and athletes from times immemorial in all regions of the world religion or no religion. Islam, Muslim, Christian or not.
At what age did they start full on training like a professional elite athlete. Ultra elite tennis players start at age 4 with a professional coach. ( Religion was not a factor for Rafael Nadel , he started being coached by a professional coach at age 4 , while already being able to play tennis )
I really like your style Firas, your coaching and some of your analysis. But even though i agree that Umar won... you really have a tendency to bias fighters with certain... backgrounds.
@@CoachZahabi You know what? forget my comment. In this sport, is very difficult to get away from our own biases (i also have mine) and like i said, despite my statement regarding that, your knowledge, intelligence and skill are the things that i really admire. I mean, GSP is one of my GOATS so, i would love to talk with you or George one day. Cheers from Mexico!
20 years ago if BJ Penn had the same mentality as Khabib and never stepped up to almost take out the guy who put Firas on the map, and if BJ were only to take on the best lw's of that time...then ride off into the sunset before Edgar came aroun,he too,would have been declared unstoppable...
Let's say we are generous, its 2-2... But im not saying its 2-2... But lets say we were being generous but i think its 3-1...but let's just be generous even tho i dont think its 2-2 but lets say we are being generous😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Pretty common error amongst people he felt like he didn't state his point properly so he tried to articulate it differently but then you realise there wasn't really another way to put it. He was trying to make sure people don't take it the wrong way.
No one is unstoppable, including Khabib, who got out while he was ahead, never stepped up in weight after beating two blown up 145ers (McGregor and Poirier), now we talking about being unstoppable when the two divisions best are about to fight for the belt. Both Merab and O'Malley are different animals.
@@john4075 😂😂😂😂 Yet you were saying how Umar was gonna get KTFO by Sandhagen, now all of a sudden Sandhagen is a gatekeeper...Khabib haters use this method ALL the time.
Talk about the PED usage coach. You're being very disingenuous especially since I've heard you talk about other fights you've suspected that have never failed. Several of Khabib's teammates have failed over the years, including Islam who gave a bogus explanation about the "heart procedure".
@@firazash he used a drug called meldonium that's popular for Eastern European athletes to use for performance, specifically endurance. When he was caught, he stated he was prescribed it after "heart procedure". That nonsense coupled with his physique, performance and the fact that other teammates of his have popped makes me strongly believe he's a PED user.
Islam has 50 negative tests and the positive test was a mistake as said by the ufc. khabib never got tested positive. They are not Connie or most Westerners.
@@gungrave10 sorry whats are we talking about? Drug was in blood sample, cleared by USADA. Why is there further speculation needed? The likelihood for any fighter to avail an advantage is non-zero
Its their values that make them unstoppable. Everything that happens is as a result of the values
By the time the enemy pronounces their last name, its over
This comment deserves to be in the hall of fame of TH-cam comments
You can't beat a name you can't spell.
😂
that would be true if they weren't decision merchants lol
😂😂😂
Their discipline from their religion and their brotherhood is what makes them incredible. And also they are humble guys and chill
You forgot the main thing i.e genetics
@@iNeed2.p 5 9 monsters
Yeah and the steroids lol
@@PepestockSteroids is complementary though
Its not that magic one for all answer, if they got no skill, it wouldn't work
But yeah it does take part in the game, that's for sure
All in all, dem Russian "supplements" are pretty good
It’s probably the strong foundation and discipline instilled in them by Abdulmanap, and reinforced by Khabib, Javier, etc.
You’ll notice the 4 most accomplished fighters there, Khabib Islam Usman and Umar, also have a reputation as being excellent students and quick learners. The ones who listened to Abdulmanap most, are reaping the rewards today.
There seriously needs to be a movie about Abdulmanap
@@charliewaters2259 Agreed
Once they Don't listen to the Father.. they face the music..
One and only Lost Islam had when he and Javier ignore The Father advice.
The way I notice between how Western fighters do their training compared to the Dagis is that Western fighters separate the sparring, grappling & live rounds on separate days while the Russians do it all in 1 day. The only thing the Dagis do on a separate day is strength & conditioning.
The Dagis are also good with simulations. I watched Islam's camp for Volk. They literally picked a guy as short a Volk in their camp, made him watch Volk's tapes & made him strike & wrestle like Volk so that Islam knows how to counter Volk's attacks.
The way they carry themselves as men of God sets the tone for their whole lives because when God is with you who can be against you!
Facts
It's that combat sports is the main sport in Dagestan. Doing it since age 6? Of course they're gonna be good.
Combat Sambo is such a great base for MMA, they are evolving their game, the lifestyle of no drinking/party and the mentality of eat, sleep, pray, train and repeat. harsh environment build tough men.
Don’t forget PEDs
@@_Sp4c3y_ they are not Conor or Jones or most american and european fighters. Khabib in 13 or 14 years Ufc wasnt tested positive. Islam just had 50 tests negative.
@@leom6343 I'm somewhat just trolling but a lot of guys have popped from over there. Russians doping is kind of a thing.
@@_Sp4c3y_ have you read about American doping, this is a real thing. And Khabib etc are no Russians.
Their training days are terribly harder than the actual fight itself .
There's a physiological aspect to their superiority. They have very favorable craniofacial structure. Specifically Umar and khabib. Would classify charles oliveira in same way.
High cheek bones and jaws that are relatively forward (a "short" face) mean a large airway, which facilitates optimal airflow during physical exertion but maybe more importantly during sleep, allowing for superior recovery and energy available for physical and mental performance
Where have you learned this
@@benhallo1553 do you disagree? Can you not understand how obviously true it is?
I spent months researching this topic and did my own experimenting with ways to improve own sleep because of health problem I had directly related to disturbed breathing during sleep, specifically narrowing and closing of the airway.
There's reason why people are deemed to be good-looking/attractive. It's because craniofacial structure has functional consequences.
When you think someone has an attractive face, mostly you are subconsciously recognizing they have healthy craniofacial structure along with all the health benefits that go with that.
A favorable craniofacial structure doesn't always mean good looks. Good looks also have to do with balance and symmetry. But poor craniofacial structure is always detrimental and will never be optimally functional or good looking.
When people exhibit superior athletic performance mostly related to endurance, often their craniofacial structure is a major part of this.
Look at usman. Besides other allegations about why his endurance might be so good, he has very favorable craniofacial structure.
His mandible (lower jaw) is slightly further forward than his maxilla so it's slightly unbalanced, but not much. Craniofacial imbalance involving a mandible that is far forward (relative to the maxilla (upper jaw)) is actually functionally superior ie increased airway volume. Usman has phenomenal craniofacial structure.
A more extreme version of a forward mandible is nate Diaz. It's very unbalancedto the point where it always looks like he's intentionally pushing his mandible forward - the "tough guy pose."
Literally the reason why that looks like the "tough guy" face is because it's the mandible far forward enabling maximal airflow and thus functional performance i.e. ability to have maximum energetic output and thereby impose will on opponent. Zero doubt this is why he is considered by many to be the "cardio king."
Youngest ever ufc fighter? Raul rosas. Wonder what gives him such an advantage, fighting in the ufc as a teenager???? Maybe because his jaw is extremely far forward and facilitates extremely advantageous maximal airflow? Of course that's a major factor.
Aspinall is another extreme example. What do you know, guy happens to run through all his opponents. I wonder if he is able to train harder and better than his opponents because of superior airflow during physical exertion and during sleep? Of course he is
@@ghil263 not agreeing or disagreeing - it sounds plausible
@@benhallo1553 I have edited my previous comment for more context and clarification. This isn't a case of whether you "agree" or "disagree" with me. From a physiological perspective it's just true.
I can give endless examples. If you look at boxing, a guy like Devin Haney only got as far as he did because of extremely forward jaw structure. To the point where it's almost other-species like.
If you look across the UFC and any other athletic endeavor, you will generally find that the elite athletes always have favorable craniofacial structure. It's a necessity.
It's also part of why females find famous athletes attractive. It's because in order for elite atheletes to become as successful as they've become, it requires functionally superior craniofacial structure. Unless it's very unbalanced, this also means they are better looking eg GSP, Ryan Garcia and many others
@@ghil263 but I can think of examples of high level athletes with good cardio who don’t have high cheek bones. Think you’re over simplifying it. There are so many factors
The actual pronunciation of the name is Nur Muhammad i.e Noor Muhammad.
They russified it into mutated name that is difficult to pronounce.
you're right, that's what the name is basically. but "mutated" it? it's called culture. muhammad is known and written as magomed in that part of the world for centuries. it's just anthropology, different people from different culture pronounce things differently. it''s jesus in america, it's iesu in japan, it's ciise in somali, etc. so nobody purposely "mutated" the name, and "difficult to pronounce" to who? to people who have trouble reading, yes.
@@GonzoMFahri I hope you aret trolling.
It was FORCED upon by Russia in process called 'Russification'.
Their forefathers didn't call themselves Magomed before Russian occupation. No one did.
A whole race of Muslim Caucasians called Circassians were completely wiped out because they refused russification. It's called 'Circassian genocide'. Look it up.
I remember in one of the old Khabib interview, he said to DC "Heyy DC, my name is Khabib Abdulmanapovich NurMahamedov"
But the written name is Nurmagomedov
And I was like? Dangit English transliteration! Another exonym?
Oh man I was kinda pissed lol
I don't know why my comment got deleted but to anyone saying it's regional pronunciation is BS.
Before Russian conquest of caucuses and central Asia, no one pronounce it that way.
It was forced 'Russification' process that made them changed their names. One of the Caucasian Muslims race who refused were completely wiped out. They were called Circassians.
الله أكبر ، سبحانك ربي لا إله إلا أنت ، استغفر الله العظيم ،
What a powerful words , JazakAllah kiran , Allah Akbar
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@@CoachZahabi will do!
Only a matter of time before Umar gets the title
Their beliefs and discipline are the reasons for their success. I believe it all starts with Islam, a religion that demands discipline and obedience, which perfectly translates to MMA or any other profession one wishes to excel in.
It's not about a particular people or superiority, the nurmagomedov family and dagestan fight culture is inspiring, it was their turn and God chose them, before they were uknown to the world.
Dagestan has historically produced numbers of olympic and world champions in freestlye wrestling. remember this area has been experiencing civil war for a long time. and the fact that they produced 18 Olympic champions is quite remarkable.
@@ryantiarno4294 yh bro when khabib beat mcgregor that's when they were really put on the map, before they were only winning wrestling medals for Russia true
Their past harsh war life made them the way they are now.
Actual pronunciation is "Nur Muhammadov"
And The original pronunciation is Nur Muhammad
Islam makes them strong. Their religion empowers them. No atheist man will ever defeat a Nurmagomedov, alhamdulliah
It’s personal commitment of these guys to their craft, not the religion. Anyone who is 100% dedicated and supremely disciplined will win regardless of religion. Of course genetics help but without dedication and discipline it doesn’t matter also no amount of religion can make you better at your craft without practice.
@@sikandarrana6377as an atheist I agree but they themselves have said that their religion helps them stay disciplined and focussed so yeah everyone has an opinion but their own opinion should matter the most if we are talking about them.
But I agree with you too.
@sikandarrana6377 an atheist could never hold the same discipline as someone who is fanatically religious. That's why the religious people are typically at the top of disciplined practices whereas atheist dominate the less disciplined practices. Ones entire philosophy is about giving away self whereas another one's philosophy is about their own self above all.
@@sikandarrana6377 guess you’ve never questioned why the greatest warriors and athletes are Muslim
@@toziassmitt Nope, there have been Warriors like Alexander, Ghengis khan, Vikings etc, etc and many more warriors were not Muslims. There have been warriors and athletes from times immemorial in all regions of the world religion or no religion. Islam, Muslim, Christian or not.
At what age did they start full on training like a professional elite athlete. Ultra elite tennis players start at age 4 with a professional coach. ( Religion was not a factor for Rafael Nadel , he started being coached by a professional coach at age 4 , while already being able to play tennis )
Tiger Woods was coached by his father to play golf when he could stand. Religion was not a factor.
Yes but I'm sure you'll agree that no drinking or partying or drugs, due to religion, helped all these dagestani fighters.
Sure, how about Jon Jones though?
alex pereira starts at 22
@@asmrnaturecat984 Alex is definitely worthy of a video talking about his talents , I agree with you
8:17 lmao
Ans to the title
Peds
*family coach
does Xavier Mendes coach the other Nurmagamov who fights in Bellator ? i wonder how Umar’s striking got so good… xavier mendes ?
usman the lightweight champion in bellator, the younger brother of umar
Yes
The other Nurmagomedov, Usman, is Umar's younger brother and Javier said that Usman was the most talented among the Nurmagomedovs.
Genetics !
I really like your style Firas, your coaching and some of your analysis. But even though i agree that Umar won... you really have a tendency to bias fighters with certain... backgrounds.
@@santiagodavila1554 lol c’mon man I do my best to be fair. 😊
@@CoachZahabi You know what? forget my comment. In this sport, is very difficult to get away from our own biases (i also have mine) and like i said, despite my statement regarding that, your knowledge, intelligence and skill are the things that i really admire. I mean, GSP is one of my GOATS so, i would love to talk with you or George one day. Cheers from Mexico!
20 years ago if BJ Penn had the same mentality as Khabib and never stepped up to almost take out the guy who put Firas on the map, and if BJ were only to take on the best lw's of that time...then ride off into the sunset before Edgar came aroun,he too,would have been declared unstoppable...
you just put like 5 ifs
Let's say we are generous, its 2-2... But im not saying its 2-2... But lets say we were being generous but i think its 3-1...but let's just be generous even tho i dont think its 2-2 but lets say we are being generous😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Pretty common error amongst people he felt like he didn't state his point properly so he tried to articulate it differently but then you realise there wasn't really another way to put it. He was trying to make sure people don't take it the wrong way.
💯👍
No one is unstoppable, including Khabib, who got out while he was ahead, never stepped up in weight after beating two blown up 145ers (McGregor and Poirier), now we talking about being unstoppable when the two divisions best are about to fight for the belt. Both Merab and O'Malley are different animals.
Yawn...try harder
Khabib cousin will need to try harder. He beat the gatekeeper. Not #2, not #1, not even #3, or #4.
@@john4075 😂😂😂😂 Yet you were saying how Umar was gonna get KTFO by Sandhagen, now all of a sudden Sandhagen is a gatekeeper...Khabib haters use this method ALL the time.
Agreed.
@@BoriQua602Where did he say that Cory was going to KO Umar? You're arguing with imaginary people. This is common in low IQs.
Inbreeding
They are not Connie McTapper or Sean Strickland
Talk about the PED usage coach. You're being very disingenuous especially since I've heard you talk about other fights you've suspected that have never failed. Several of Khabib's teammates have failed over the years, including Islam who gave a bogus explanation about the "heart procedure".
USADA suspended Makhachev for three months, though said he was “without fault or negligence”. Whats your evidence for “bogus”?
@@firazash he used a drug called meldonium that's popular for Eastern European athletes to use for performance, specifically endurance. When he was caught, he stated he was prescribed it after "heart procedure". That nonsense coupled with his physique, performance and the fact that other teammates of his have popped makes me strongly believe he's a PED user.
Islam has 50 negative tests and the positive test was a mistake as said by the ufc. khabib never got tested positive. They are not Connie or most Westerners.
@@firazashYep, and they're not a big name by then. It is highly unlikely that it wasn't true
@@gungrave10 sorry whats are we talking about? Drug was in blood sample, cleared by USADA. Why is there further speculation needed? The likelihood for any fighter to avail an advantage is non-zero
the answer is drugs lol
You probably never dedicated yourself to anything in your life
@@Belive7heHype where do you train? let's see who is more dedicated
Look what drugs did to you!
They do not take drugs.. they are not Conor, Jones etc
@@leom6343 you are dense. 4 of them from their camp have popped for peds. Look at UWW public drug positive, dagestanis commit haram.
Inbreeding strength .
Then why are you weak
incel life is getting irritating you huh?
Have some awareness about yourself, stop projecting you to others.
@@Go2War4AllahShouldn’t you be denying women the right to vote or something?
dusty's mother is Khabib's aunt.
Firstly they have tawakkul, second, late 'father' trained the rusiian army and third they doing the work and effort