Overview

• Khabib Nurmagomedov has resumed coaching his team, including Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov, after previously stepping away from MMA in 2023.
• UFC 311, set for January 18, 2025, will feature Makhachev defending his lightweight title and Umar challenging for the bantamweight belt, showcasing the strength of Nurmagomedov's team.
• Khabib attributes the team's success to a culture of discipline and sacrifice, a philosophy inherited from his late father and coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
• Nurmagomedov has expressed a desire to retire from coaching once his core group of fighters, including his cousin Umar and Makhachev, conclude their careers.
• The UFC 311 co-main event between Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili has gained attention due to heated exchanges, with Umar entering as the betting favorite.