Published 16:39 IST, July 4th 2020
CM Punk sends heartfelt message to Khabib Nurmagomedov after Abdulmanap passes away
CM Punk recently took to Twitter and offered his condolences to Khabib Nurmagomedov and his family after his father Abdulmanap passed away.
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CM Punk recently took to Twitter and offered his condolences to UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and his family after his far Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov passed away due to COVID-19 complications on July 3. According to reports, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov h to undergo heart bypass surgery due to coronavirus complications and was subsequently placed in a medically induced coma. After waking, he remained in critical condition, but soon showed some signs of recovery. However, as time went by his health got worse and he bread his last on July 3.
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Apart from CM Punk, several UFC fighters and coaches and paid tribute to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Khabib’s long-time rivals like Cor McGregor and Tony Ferguson also showed ir support to Khabib Nurmagomedov and his family. “ 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.
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CM Punk’s UFC career
At UFC 181, CM Punk anunced that he h signed a multi-fight contract with UFC and would compete in welterweight division. On February 2016, it was anunced that CM Punk would face Mickey Gall in his debut fight, but he was diagsed with a herniated disc and underwent surgery days later. CM Punk faced Gall at UFC 203 where he lost via a rear-naked choke in first round. In his second professional fight, CM Punk faced Mike Jackson at UFC 225. CM Punk put on an aver performance but lost bout via unanimous decision. After bout, UFC president Dana White said that CM Punk would probably t fight in UFC again. On vember 2018, CM Punk signed a deal with C Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) for role of a commentator.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov far death: Khabib Nurmagomedov next fight
undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is slated to defend his title against interim champion Justin Gaethje soon. Though date and venue of bout are yet to be finalised, it is rumoured that title defence could go down in September at UFC fight Island which is located at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. However, considering his far's death, undefeated UFC champion could postpone his return to octagon.
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Im Courtesy: UFC.com, AP
16:39 IST, July 4th 2020