Fri Jan 17 19:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Burned Out Coach: Khabib Nurmagomedov Announces Impending Retirement from Coaching

**INGLEWOOD, CA –** Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, a coaching force behind several top MMA fighters, has announced his impending retirement from coaching. Nurmagomedov, who will be cageside at UFC 311 this Saturday for both the co-main and main events featuring his fighters Umar Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, respectively, told ESPN he is “tired” of the immense responsibility and plans to step away once his current protégés conclude their fighting careers.

Nurmagomedov took over coaching duties after the death of his father, Abdulmanap, in 2020, inheriting a team that boasts a remarkable win record. He explained the toll of leading the team, emphasizing the constant sacrifices required to achieve top-tier success in the sport. “All about sacrifice,” he stated, highlighting the need to prioritize training over family life to reach championship levels.

His own fighting career, which concluded with an undefeated 29-0 record, offers a glimpse into the demanding nature of his coaching approach. He openly admits to pushing fighters hard, a method born from his own experiences and the legacy of his father’s coaching.

This Saturday’s UFC 311 card features a stacked lineup including:

* **Main Event:** Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan
* **Co-Main Event:** Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov

The event will be held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Nurmagomedov’s final coaching performance will undoubtedly be a focus for fans and analysts alike. While he steps away from coaching, his impact on the MMA world, both as a fighter and coach, remains undeniable.

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