It’s a heartbreaking day for Khabib and the MMA community as the sad news spreads that his father has passed away at 57 after fighting coronavirus.
Abdulmanap, a renowned MMA trainer who guided his son to UFC lightweight championship success, had been hospitalized since May due to a heart attack and pneumonia triggered by the virus. Recent reports had indicated that Abdulmanap had come out of a coma and was showing signs of improvement.
Khabib’s longtime rival Conor McGregor expressed support for the ailing wrestling coach.
“Praying for the recovery of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. A man responsible for more World champions, across multiple fighting disciplines, than we even know,” McGregor tweeted previously.
Sending prayers and thoughts to the Nurmagomedov family during this difficult time.
