Clan leader! Khabib Nurmagomedov builds training base in Dagestan.

Khabib at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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One of the biggest names in the history of MMA, Khabib Nurmagomedov He remains a relevant figure even more than five years after his definitive retirement. In a video published by the 'Gorilla Fighting MMA Team' channel on YouTube in the last fortnight, the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) and UFC Hall of Famer revealed that he has been building a new training center for young people in Sildi, the village where he grew up and took his first steps towards one of the most dominant careers of all time, for the past five years.

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According to the Russian, the initiative aims at much more than just training future champions; it also aims to support children in the local community, always referencing the work done by Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the Eagle's father and main mentor of the Dagestan Clan.

“Social projects are my main goal now. (When I was growing up) there weren’t rich people around me, I grew up with an ordinary life. I had something to eat and something to wear. Now there are opportunities and I’m trying to help people. I’m a sports expert, so I’m trying to help in that area. My father was a coach and now I’m a coach. And everyone who has the opportunity should contribute and help in their area of ​​expertise. I’m doing what God gave me, so that children and the younger generation can practice sports,” he stated.

🦅🫡Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals he's building a training base in his home village:

“Social projects are my main goal right now.

[When I was growing up] there were no rich people around me, I grew up with an ordinary life. There was something to eat and something to wear.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov remains a coach for top athletes.

Khabib Nurmagomedov He is an MMA coach. Photo: Reproduction.

Even though his days as a fighter are behind him, Khabib is still a constant presence in the world's major MMA events. In the UFC, his contribution has undoubtedly made a difference to the success of... Islam makhachev, the current welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg) and one of his oldest friends. His work as a coach also bore fruit in the PFL, with his cousin. Usman Nurmagomedov becoming champion in the lightweight category (up to 70,3 kg).