5 UFC fighters who would make great coaches

#2. UFC Lightweight Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor has managed to solidify himself as the face of the UFC and the fight game as a whole. It is his experience inside the octagon and the way he markets himself that has earned him such success.

Should the former UFC double champ ever make the jump to head coaching a fighter, one can rest assured that 'The Notorious' will help his fighter's marketability in addition to their skills inside the octagon.

Conor McGregor is an extremely passionate fighter and teammate and there's nothing that suggests that the same will not translate into his work as a head coach. Conor is often seen supporting his SBG Ireland teammates.

The most infamous instance was when McGregor got into a bust-up with referee Marc Goddard and a Bellator official at Bellator 187.

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#1. UFC Lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov

After Khabib Nurmagomedov bid active contention in the octagon adieu, he went on to guide his teammates to becoming better fighters. Much in line with his track record, Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently helping his teammates record wins in the octagon.

Since January 2021, Khabib has helped three fighters record wins in the UFC, including Usman Nurmagomedov, Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev.

What's more, Khabib Nurmagomedov exhibits multiple signs that suggest that he would make a great head coach. Having learned the trade from some of the best coaches in the world, it would surprise no one to see Khabib Nurmagomedov soar to new heights as a head coach.

His father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and his coach Javier Mendez, who have trained a legion of successful fighters, offered Khabib a significant amount of insight that helped him hone his skills as a leader.

His loyalty to his family suggests that he would extend the same courtesy to his fighters, making him a great mentor and leading his team by his own example.