Dana White pens ode to Khabib's father after death due to COVID-19 complications

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's far, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, passed away due to COVID-19 complications on July 3. According to reports, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov suffered a heart attack in May after being diagsed with coronavirus. Because of se complications, he h to undergo an emergency bypass surgery, after which he was twice placed in a medically-induced coma. His condition appeared to be improving in recent weeks. However, he passed away in a Moscow hospital at of 57 this week.

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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was his son’s MMA coach and played a huge part in Khabib Nurmagomedov’s impressive rise to stardom in UFC. t just Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s family and his loved ones, but major personalities in  MMA world were also in shock after news of his death broke. A couple of hours ago, UFC chief Dana White took to Instagram and paid tribute to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. “You will be missed Mr Nurmagomedov,” wrote Dana White. With mess, Dana White also shared a small clip from Khabib Nurmagomedov’s UFC 242 octagon interview where ' Eagle' can be seen praising his far.

“Honestly, I don’t kw why I have so much in my life. I want to say thank you so much, god, n wanna say thank you to my far. I also want to thank my team and brors,” said Khabib Nurmagomedov after defeating Dustin Poirier at UFC 242.

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Khabib far death: MMA world mourns Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s death

Apart from Dana White, several MMA fighters and officials also paid tribute to Nurmagomedov Sr. “Just heard news about Khabib's far. My team is gutted. We mire and respect both of m so much. Peace be with you my bror,” wrote Max Holloway. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s long-time rivals Cor McGregor and Tony Ferguson also remembered Abdulmanap and showed ir support to Khabib Nurmagomedov and his family.

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“ loss of a far, a coach, and a dedicated supporter of sport. Condolences and rest in peace Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov,” wrote Cor McGregor on Twitter. "My sincerest condolences to you & your family Khabib. Keep your spirits up buddy. Respect to your far Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. He will be front row when we hopefully compete someday,” Tony Ferguson ded as MMA world mourned death of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.

Im Courtesy: Dana White Instagram, UFC.com

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