SURREY, British Columbia – Khabib Nurmagomedov is still very much involved in the preparation of his teammates’ fights. Nurmagomedov, who retired from MMA in October 2020, also relieved his duties as a cornerman. However, the former lightweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer says that doesn’t mean he no longer helps his team. “The Eagle” is still heavily involved in the training camps for the likes of current UFC lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, Bellator champ Usman Nurmagomedov, UFC bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov, and many others. “It’s not like I’m retired from coaching,” Nurmagomedov said Thursday during an appearance for Class A Events in Canada. “Sometimes I go to the gym, I share my knowledge, my experience, with all my brothers
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Khabib Nurmagomedov clarifies that he’s done with cornering, not coaching – MMA Junkie