The former UFC Legend Khabib Nurmagomedov announced Friday on Instagram that he’s leaving his coaching role to focus on his Family.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov is a Russian former professional mixed martial artist.
He made his M.M.A. debut in 2008, winning four matches in a month. He remained undefeated as the years went on, eventually catching the eye of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (U.F.C.)
Nurmagomedov left the sport at the top of his game. He earned a submission victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October 2020, which ran his record to a perfect 29-0. It was also his third straight successful title defense of the lightweight crown.
He proceeded to dominate the world of M.M.A., winning the title of U.F.C. Lightweight Champion for four years in a row from 2018 to 2021. Nurmagomedov chose to retire in 2021.
UFC Awards & Achievements
- In 2008, Khabib Nurmagomedov was the tournament winner of the Pankration Atrium Cup.
- He won the gold medal at the World Combat Sambo Championships in 2009.
- In 2010, he won two awards for Sambo; gold medal in the World Combat Sambo Championships (82 kg) and silver medal in World Cup in Combat Sambo (82 kg).
- He earned two titles in 2012, for grappling.
- He won the 2013 Staredown of the Year by Fightbooth.com.
- In 2016, he was given the title Comeback Fighter of the Year by Sherdog.com.
- Khabib Nurmagomedov has the record for most takedowns in a single Ultimate Fighting Championship. His record is 21 takedowns in 27 attempts.
