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In September 2019, he was named by the Russian Book of Records as the most successful combat sambo coach in the country. He was the head coach of Eagles MMA and had coached two UFC champions, his son Khabib Nurmagomedov as well as Islam Makhachev.
Jun 25, 2023 · Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was a brilliant coach for Islam Makhachev. When Makhachev won his lightweight championship against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280, he thanked the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and Khabib Nurmagomedov for their guidance.
Nov 2, 2023 · However, Khabib is not the only champion who trained under Abdulmanap. Current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, who is Khabib’s childhood friend, also started training under his friend’s father, as did his cousins, Usman and Abubakar Nurmagomedov.
Aug 22, 2023 · Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former UFC Lightweight Champion, has not only conquered the octagon but also the challenges of adolescence with the guidance of a remarkable mentor – his father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. After his father’s death, Khabib left the octagon but indulged in being a coach and training future superstars.
Jul 3, 2020 · Visa issues prevented Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov travelling to the United States, but he was with his son at his most recent fight when Khabib submitted Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi.
Jul 11, 2020 · Muslim Salikhov is flying the flag for the Republic of Dagestan at UFC 251 in Abu Dhabi this weekend and on the eve of the event he paid tribute to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, father of UFC ...
Mar 24, 2021 · Islam Makhachev is another notable figure to have been trained by Nurmagomedov. The 29-year-old currently competes in UFC and is ranked No.13 in the promotion's Lightweight division.