Published 11:20 IST, May 15th 2020

Khabib Nurmagomedov's father wakes up from coma, in 'stable but serious condition'

Khabib Nurmagomedov's father, Abdulmanap, has reportedly woken up from a coma in a Moscow military hospital. Abdulmanap remains in stable but serious condition.

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UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's far, Abdulmanap, has reportedly woken up from a coma in a military hospital in Moscow. Reports emerged on Wednesday stating Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was in a medically induced coma in a Moscow hospital after he was flown to Russian capital from his native, Dstan. Reports stated Abdulmanap remains in a critical condition.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov far, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov coma update

However, according to latest reports, Khabib Nurmagomedov's far has woken up from his coma. 57-year-old is still t speaking but remains in a 'serious but stable' condition, according to reports. news was confirmed by Ramazan Rabav, a family friend of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Rabav spoke to a Russian television outlet and said, "He regained consciousness today. He hasn't yet spoken. Yesterday he was in a coma after a heart operation."  UFC trainer reportedly underwent heart surgery in Moscow hospital and reafter regained consciousness. 

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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was rushed to a local hospital in Dstan last month for symptoms of pneumonia and flu. He was tested for coronavirus, but reports came back negative. Last week, he was once again hospitalised in Dstan, but this time with complaints of a heart problem. Subsequently, 'Khabib far hospitalised' news came to light after was rushed to Moscow via a special flight. Several publications suggest Abdulmanap's condition worsened in local hospital and hence was flown to military hospital in Moscow.

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UFC president Dana White and Khabib Nurmagomedov's former opponent and rival, Cor McGregor have alrey sent wishes to  Nurmagomedov family. However, Khabib Nurmagomedov or anyone from his family is yet to make a public statement about Abdulmanap's condition. Due to lockdown in place due to COVID-19 pandemic, reports state Abdulmanap will t be allowed any visitors. 

Last month, Khabib Nurmagomedov shared a photo of his far on Instagram where he dressed tough time his family is facing due to  Khabib far hospitalised news. UFC champion wrote, "Time is t easy for all of us, pay attention t only to your family but also to your parents because parents are keys to Parise."

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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov is a long-time UFC trainer who trained Khabib and several or MMA fighters. His son, Khabib, so far holds a 28-0 (win-loss) MMA record and has been UFC lightweight champion since 2018. He is set to defend his title against interim UFC lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje. 

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11:20 IST, May 15th 2020