Khabib Nurmagomedov, one of the most well known fighters in MMA history, has made a transition into coaching since retiring from active competition…
However, the former UFC lightweight champion has admitted that his new role isn’t exactly his passion.
Khabib retired with an impeccable record of 29-0, holding the UFC lightweight title from 2018 to 2021.
His dominance in the sport culminated in his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame in June 2022.
While he stepped away from competing, Khabib didn’t leave the sport entirely.
Instead, he shifted focus to coaching, guiding his teammates to success.
This includes helping Islam Makhachev win the UFC lightweight title and mentoring other Dagestani fighters.
Despite this, Khabib has openly expressed his ambivalence toward the coaching role.
Here is what he had to say in a video that has been uploaded by Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson…
After the announcement of Islam Makhachev defending his title and Umar Nurmagomedov fighting for the belt at UFC 311:
I don’t like [coaching], but I have to be here.
It’s gonna be a very big night for us at UFC 311, with Tagir [Ulanbekov], Umar for the title, and Islam defending his belt.
I cannot be home, I have to be here.
But I don’t like this.
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