MMA community mourns death of Khabib Nurmagomedov's father

K. Nurmagomedov (left) and his father, A. Nurmagomedov (right). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @khabib_nurmagomedov

The MMA universe woke up in mourning with the news of the passing of Abdulmanap Nurmegomedov, father and mentor of UFC champion Khabib. After confirmation, several mixed martial arts personalities paid their respects to the trainer, who died at the age of 57, due to complications after contracting Covid-19.

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Khabib's father and mentor, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov dies aged 57, victim of complications from Covid-19

Abulmanap had been hospitalized in Russia since the end of April. The coach felt unwell while spending a season in the mountains of Dagestan (RUS) and ended up hospitalized with suspected pneumonia and Covid-19. After the illness was confirmed through tests, Nurmagomedov's health condition worsened and he ended up being transferred to a military hospital in Moscow (RUS). After almost three months of fighting, Khabib's father succumbed to the disease.

In support of the family, the mixed martial arts community began sending messages to the UFC lightweight champion.

Candidate for the light heavyweight title (up to 93kg.), Jan Blachowicz paid tribute to Khabib and his father with a post on 'Twitter'.

“My sincere condolences to Khabib Nurmagomedov. Rest in peace, Abdulmanap”, wrote the Pole.

Sincere condolences to @TeamKhabib.
R.I.P. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.

— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) July 3, 2020

Former UFC champion and current Bellator featherweight number one, the legendary Chris Cyborg he also left his lament for the death of the coach.

“I am saddened to hear the news of the death of Khabib's father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. I want to send my condolences to family and friends”, published the Brazilian, captioning a photo in which she poses next to the 'Águia'.

 

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I am saddened to hear the news of the passing of @khabib_nurmagomedov father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and wish to send my condolences to family and friends. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

A publication shared by ®️ Cristiane Cyborg Justino (@criscyborg) on Jul 3, 2020 at 8:32 pm PDT

Tupiniquim promise for the UFC strawweight division (up to 52,1kg), Amanda ribas offered his solidarity to the Russian.

“My most sincere condolences”, wrote the girl from Minas Gerais on 'Instagram'.

My most sincere condolences ❤️🙏🏼 @TeamKhabib pic.twitter.com/VuVvnh7QBG

— Amanda ribas (@amandaribasufc) July 3, 2020

MMA legend, the heavyweight (up to 120,2kg.) alistair overeem joined the community to give strength to Khabib.

“My heart is with Khabib Nurmagomedov and his family”, published the Dutchman.

RIP Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov 🙏

My heart goes out to @TeamKhabib and the Nurmagomedov family

— alistair overeem (@Alistairovereem) July 3, 2020

Coaches of the biggest rival in the UFC lightweight champion's (up to 70,3 kg) career to date, Dillon Danis and John Kavanagh put their differences aside and paid tribute to the Russian.

“Rest in peace, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov,” Dillon wrote.

RIP Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov 🙏

- Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) July 3, 2020

Kavanagh was more extensive and sent a message of peace to his disaffected pupil.

“It makes a lot of sense to hear about the passing of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. A combat sports genius and an inspiration to so many young fighters. Unfortunately, just reaching his peak as a coach. A great loss and tragedy. Rest in peace and my condolences go out to your family at this difficult time,” John wrote.

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 from him during this difficult time 🙏🏽

- Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) July 3, 2020

Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace, Renzo Gracie also used his social media to support the fighter.

“My brother Khabib and his strong family, I am so sorry for your loss. An incredible soul. He will be missed”, published the Brazilian.

 

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My brother @khabib_nurmagomedov and your strong family.. sorry for your lost, amazing soul your old man.. he will be missed.. But GOD will have with him the greatest coach ever… I could see him reading that to you… 🙏🏼 🙏🏼🙏🏼😔😔😔😔 “If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise If you can dream – and not make dreams your master; If you can think – and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the will which says to them: 'Hold on!' If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings – nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance running, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And – which is more – you'll be a Man, my son!”

A publication shared by Renzo Gracie (@renzograciebjj) on Jul 3, 2020 at 5:18 pm PDT

Former UFC champions, cody garbrandt e Michael Bisping they used Instagram to pay their respects.

"Rest in peace. My condolences to the Nurmagomedov family,” wrote Cody.

 

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My condolences to the Nurmagomedov family 🙏🏼 @khabib_nurmagomedov

A publication shared by cody garbrandt (@cody_nolove) on Jul 3, 2020 at 7:58 pm PDT

Captioning an image of Khabib and his father, Bisping also spoke out.

“I'm sorry for your loss, Khabib. My thoughts are with you and your family,” she wrote.

 

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So sorry for your loss @khabib_nurmagomedov My thoughts are with you and your family.

A publication shared by mikebisping (@mikebisping) on Jul 3, 2020 at 8:06 pm PDT