Abulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father and trainer of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov sadly passed away this morning. Nurmagomedov Sr. had been battling complications stemming from catching the coronavirus.
After falling in April he was transported to a hospital in Moscow. There he underwent an operation on his heart and was later put into a coma. Abdulmanap awoke from the coma and was frequenly visted by Khabib who said his father recognized him but was unable to talk.
Russia Today sadly reported on Friday that Abdulmanp Nurmagomedov passed away aged 57. Since the news broke the MMA community have been paying their respects to him.
RIP Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) July 3, 2020
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. A genius of combat sports and absolute inspiration to so many up and coming fighters. Sadly only entering his prime of coaching such a loss and tragedy. RIP and best wishes to his family during this difficult time
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) July 3, 2020
So sad to hear about the passing of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, my condolences to @TeamKhabib and his family
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— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) July 3, 2020
Sending my condolences to those close to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. He appeared to be a father figure to many men. I learned about the hugely positive impact he had in Russian sports so he will be missed greatly. RIP
— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) July 3, 2020
Deeply saddened to hear this news. My heart goes out to the ever-classy champion @TeamKhabib and his family. I’ll never forget that moment between father and son in the Octagon at UFC 242 last fall.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) July 3, 2020