Khabib Nurmagomedov made himself stand out in the cage during a dominant career that saw him go undefeated and claim the UFC lightweight title. Now he’s trying to do unprecedented things as a coach.
So far, so good for Nurmagomedov. The UFC Hall of Famer, who retired in October 2020 after his father, Abdulmanap, passed away, has been nothing short of spectacular as a coach. His team currently houses reigning UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, reigning Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, and plenty of other successful names.
When Abdulmanap passed, Nurmagomedov made a promise to his mother that he would retire from competition for good and take over the role of coach. He’s stuck true to his word, and the transition has been nothing short of seamless. According to ESPN MMA, seven of the most notable fighters from Nurmagomedov’s team hold a combined record of 142-11-3. That doesn’t include some of the lesser-known names, either.
