Khabib revealed when he will fully retire from MMA.

Legendary UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who concluded his illustrious fighting career in 2020, has successfully established himself as a head coach, nurturing several talented athletes.

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Among his protégés are UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, Bellator and PFL triumphator Usman Nurmagomedov, as well as promising UFC bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov, reports Vesti.kz.

Nurmagomedov has indicated that he does not intend to stay long in the world of MMA, even as a coach.

We have occupied positions at the top of this sport for about 7-8 years now. Since I became a champion. And all these fighters have been with me all this time. At first, they were all with my father when I was just starting my career. And still, 6-8 fighters compete at the highest level. When they finish their careers, I will finish along with them, — he said.

We have occupied positions at the top of this sport for about 7-8 years now. Since I became a champion. And all these fighters have been with me all this time. At first, they were all with my father when I was just starting my career. And still, 6-8 fighters compete at the highest level. When they finish their careers, I will finish along with them, — he said.

Nurmagomedov is confident that new Dagestani champions are already emerging, ready to take the baton.

Very, very many. You don't know them yet. But they are all very hungry fighters. Soon we will have a lot of champions, — emphasized the former UFC champion.

Very, very many. You don't know them yet. But they are all very hungry fighters. Soon we will have a lot of champions, — emphasized the former UFC champion.

Khabib shared his thoughts on what lies behind the secret of success.

Sometimes, just discipline is not enough. Then the willingness to sacrifice comes to the forefront. If you really want to be the best, you won’t have a family. You will have to sacrifice that. Islam, Umar, Usman, and I. Each of us agreed to sacrifice our lives to become the best, — declared Khabib.

Sometimes, just discipline is not enough. Then the willingness to sacrifice comes to the forefront. If you really want to be the best, you won’t have a family. You will have to sacrifice that. Islam, Umar, Usman, and I. Each of us agreed to sacrifice our lives to become the best, — declared Khabib.