Published 13:39 IST, July 6th 2020
Khabib's father helped underprivileged kids throughout his life, reveals his manager
UFC news: Khabib's manager Ali Abdelaziz revealed that Abdulmamap Nurmagomedov always helped unprivileged children and has raised 10 world champions.
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entire MMA community is currently mourning demise of Khabib’s far Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov who was a true pioneer of sport. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, 57, was struggling with several heart complications due to COVID-19 and was admitted to a hospital in Moscow last month. On July 3, Khabib’s far Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov passed away leaving entire MMA community heartbroken. While UFC fighters continue to express ir condolences towards Khabib Nurmagomedov and his family, UFC champion's manr Ali Abdelaziz took to Instagram and paid his respects to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
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UFC news: Khabib’s far Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov helped unprivileged kids throughout his life
Ali Abdelaziz posted a video of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov wrestling with him on social media and paid his tribute to MMA legend. In caption, Ali Abdelaziz pointed out how Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov helped underprivileged kids throughout his life. “This man (Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov) had changed so many lives by giving m food and shelter and a dream. I had pleasure of being in his presence and had him as a guest at my home,” wrote Ali Abdelaziz.
He furr revealed that Khabib Nurmagomedov is t only champion to have tasted success from Abdulmanap’s MMA yard. MMA manr explained that fighters like Shamil Zavurov, Rustam Khabilov, Gadzhi Rabadan, Abubakar, Umar, Usman Nurmagomedov, Saygid Izagakhmaev, Maga Magomedov and so many ors have become world champions in different sports under guidance of late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. "His legacy will live forever. Allah called him to go back, we will miss him but I kw he is in great hands w. I kw we will meet again,” Abdelaziz wrote.
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UFC news: Khabib Nurmagomedov's next fight
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will defend his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje on his return. However, date and venue of his return are yet to be confirmed. Although re is speculation that Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to return in September, date has officially been confirmed. Khabib Nurmagomedov last competed against Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 where he successfully defended his title.
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13:39 IST, July 6th 2020