Khabib on Lex Fridman: Why Grappling Is Mental Destruction

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

February 25, 2026

Duration

22m

Channel

Lex Fridman Podcast

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

In this video I'm training with Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the greatest fighters of all time and a great human being. This was truly an honor for me 🙏 Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/mv577-sb See below for timestamps, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. *CONTACT LEX:* *Feedback* - give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey *AMA* - submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama *Hiring* - join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring *Other* - other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact *EPISODE LINKS:* Khabib's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khabib_nurmagomedov/ Khabib's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KhabibTheEagle Khabib's X: https://x.com/TeamKhabib Khabib's Telegram: https://t.me/khabib_nurmagomedov Khabib's Facebook: https://facebook.com/KhabibTheEagle Dominance MMA: https://dominancemma.com/ UFC PI: https://www.ufcpi.com/ *SPONSORS:* To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: *LMNT:* Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-mv577-sb *OUTLINE:* 0:00 - Training with Khabib Nurmagomedov 1:18 - Lex training with Khabib - Round 1 9:11 - Khabib vs Glover Teixeira 9:45 - Lex training with Khabib - Round 2 18:09 - Khabib training philosophy *PODCAST LINKS:*

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🎤 SPEAKERS

• Khabib Nurmagomedov

  guest

• Lex Fridman

  host

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Lex Fridman Podcast, featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov and Lex Fridman, Khabib on Lex Fridman: Why Grappling Is Mental Destruction explores lex Fridman trains with Khabib, discovering relentless pressure mindset Lex Fridman visits the mats to train with Khabib Nurmagomedov and other elite fighters, capturing full sparring footage and candid coaching moments.

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