UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father and trainer, Abdulmanap, dies of coronavirus – Sports News , Firstpost

UFC lightweight world champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father and longtime trainer, Abdulmanap, has passed away. According to reports, he died due to complications arising from coronavirus.

According to a report in Gulf News, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, 57, was taken to a hospital in Moscow and was comatose in a critical condition.

According to another report in Mirror.co.uk, Abdulmanap was first struck down with coronavirus in April and placed in an induced coma. Following the incident, Khabib had issued a positive update, but his father’s condition deteriorated again and he had to be flown to a military hospital in Moscow where he suffered a heart attack and required bypass surgery before being placed in a coma for a second time.

According to a report in Daily Mail, the death of Abdulmanap was announced by Cechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.

He went on to add, “From all Chechen people I offer sincere condolences to the family of Abdulmanap! He left us, leaving behind a good name and raising a worthy generation!”

When the news of Abdulmanap’s coma had first surfaced, Khabib’s long-time rival Conor MCGregor had sent his best wishes on Twitter.

“Praying for the recovery of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. A man responsible for more world champions, across multiple fighting disciplines, than we even know. A true martial genius! Very saddened upon hearing this news tonight. Praying for the Nurmagomedov family at this time,” he had written.

Praying for the recovery of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. A man responsible for more World champions, across multiple fighting disciplines, than we even know.
A true martial genius!
Very saddened upon hearing this news tonight.
Praying for the Nurmagomedov family at this time https://t.co/OVklQphPgN

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 13, 2020