Sat Jan 18 19:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Coaching Trio Set for Title Fights at UFC 311

**Inglewood, CA** – Former undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to coach three family members in title fights across multiple MMA organizations this weekend and next. His coaching prowess will be on full display at UFC 311 on Saturday, where he’ll corner both his protégé and current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, and his cousin Umar Nurmagomedov.

Makhachev, who credits Nurmagomedov’s 2018 title win as the moment he believed he could achieve the same, will defend his belt against Renato Moicano. A win would give Makhachev a record four consecutive lightweight title defenses, surpassing his coach. Meanwhile, Umar will fight Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title, aiming for his 19th consecutive victory.

Adding to the family’s busy schedule, next week Nurmagomedov will corner another cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov, as he defends his Bellator lightweight title. This trio of title fights highlights the dominance of Nurmagomedov’s team, which boasts a remarkable combined record of 89-1, a testament to the team’s dedication and Nurmagomedov’s coaching philosophy centered on unwavering sacrifice.

Nurmagomedov emphasizes that discipline alone isn’t enough; true success requires sacrificing time, health, and other priorities. He cites this dedication as the key differentiator between successful champions and merely good fighters. He even shared an anecdote about a fighter he coached who wanted to visit family, to which Nurmagomedov responded that family would have to wait if the fighter truly wanted to be the best.

While celebrating his family’s success, Umar Nurmagomedov hopes to establish their legacy alongside iconic MMA families like the Gracies. Despite the immense pressure and emotional toll of coaching, Nurmagomedov admits the role is more challenging than fighting, revealing that the post-fight emotions often prevent him from sleeping. Nevertheless, he remains committed to guiding his family towards continued dominance in the world of mixed martial arts.

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