Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap receives tear-jerking tribute ahead of UFC 254

Current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is arguably one of greatest combat sports athletes of all time. Eagle mauls his opponents in octagon, but outside it, he keeps his calm and wears his heart on his sleeve. Much of credit for his dominant fighting style and persona can be attributed to his late far, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov Sr passed away early this year due to complications stemming from COVID-19, shocking MMA world.

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BT Sport paid a tribute to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov this week by sharing a touching, teary-eyed video which shows every major moment from champion’s career. animated video shows Khabib Nurmagomedov wrestling a bear and training with his far in mountains of Dstan. Later, Khabib Nurmagomedov went to US to join UFC as his far stayed in Russia as he faced problems with his American visa. 

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A few months before of his death, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was finally able to be in his son's corner for first time in UFC in September 2019, when Nurmagomedov me Dustin Poirier submit at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi. tribute video also shows moment when Khabib Nurmagomedov hugs his far after Poirier fight and thanks him for everything. video ends with Khabib Nurmagomedov coming face-to-face with Justin Gaethje after dealing with his far’s passing.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov on his far’s psychology

Recently, while talking to Kevin Iole about UFC 254, Khabib Nurmagomedov explained why he never wanted to be his own boss. undefeated champion claimed that his far instilled in him an approach that forces him to focus on fighting and fighting alone while his team handles rest. According to Khabib Nurmagomedov, Abdulmanap was t just his far and he coach, but he was also his friend and bror. However, he never let Khabib Nurmagomedov be a boss.

“Like my far for me was like coach, bror, friend, you kw like everything. He never let me be a boss. He say when you become boss you’re going to lose. This is very dangerous thing. You have to stay in your mind white belt always. You have to learn always,” he ded.

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