UFC Legend Khabib Nurmagomedov Retires as MMA Coach to Focus on His Family

Having already retired from fighting, Khabib Nurmagomedov is making a clean break from mixed martial arts altogether. The former UFC lightweight champion announced Friday on Instagram that he's leaving his coaching role to be with his family. Javier Mendez, who trained Khabib and coached alongside him at American Kickboxing Academy, provided more insight to Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole. He just doesn't want to miss being a father," Mendez said. "He talked to me about three weeks ago and told me of his plan and said he planned to talk to the team and inform them of his decision. He's doing this for the right reasons. He's a family man and he simply wants to spend more time with his family.

Click here to continue reading ..