Lex Fridman · Khabib training with Sadulaev (Olympic champion) | Khabib Nurmagomedov and Lex Fridman

1. 1. Khabib and Sadulaev met by chance at a Moscow hotel gym at night, where they trained together and had deep conversations.
2. 2. Khabib believes the top athletes are driven not just by the desire to win but by the desire for domination.
3. 3. Khabib's father never let him sleep after the dawn prayer, forcing him to train every morning from 6 or 7 AM.
4. 4. Khabib trained three times a day, often sneaking out at night for extra sessions at the sea.
5. 5. Khabib criticizes fighters who rest mid-week, insisting that rest should be reserved for Sunday.
6. 6. To be among the best in the world, Khabib believes you must be a little crazy and take a fanatical approach to training.