Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov passed away on Friday morning. There was an immediate outpouring of condolences and well wishing from the MMA Community.
UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov lost his father Abdulmanap Nurmagoemdov on Friday morning. The 57-year old passed away after suffering from heart issues and complications stemming from Coronavirus after battling the virus for several weeks.
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Several notable members of the MMA community have since sent their condolences and well wishes towards his family. Justin Gaethje, his next opponent, Conor McGregor, his rival and even Russian president Vladimir Putin have extended their support to the lightweight champion.
Conor McGregor, Vladimir Putin and MMA community honour Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father’s memory
President Vladimir Putin called Khabib to offer his condolences on the passing of his father. Word of Putin’s call to Khabib was issued via the Kremlin’s website. It read:
Vladimir Putin, in a telephone conversation with Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov, expressed deep condolences over the death of his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
The MMA community was also quick to send in their tribute and honour the memory of one of the most influential leaders of martial arts in Eastern Europe — and beyond.
Abdulmanap was Khabib’s long time head coach. He also mentored several UFC fighters coming out of Dagestan including UFC lightweight contender Islam Makhachev and undefeated UFC newcomer – and nephew – Umar Nurmagomedov.
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