Every day, I visit him for half an hour, hold his hand, talk, he gestures to comprehend that he recognizes me.”
Abdulmanap trained Khabib
Abdulmanap was Khabibs long-time fitness instructor, assisting him to a 28-0 record in UFC and the light-weight champion. The 2 are apparently really close.
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the dad and trainer of Khabib Nurmagomedov, died after a series of issues from COVID-19 over the past two months, Russian outlet RT reported Friday.
Deeply saddened to hear this news. My heart goes out to the ever-classy champion @TeamKhabib and his household. Ill always remember that minute in between dad and kid in the Octagon at UFC 242 last fall. https://t.co/ICDBq7C5zD— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) July 3, 2020
Per RT, Abdulmanap passed away due to brain injuries triggered by a stroke after combating the coronavirus disease. He suffered a cardiovascular disease in May and was a in a coma. Khabib informed RT on June 23 that his dad no longer had COVID-19 but his “condition is still serious.” Other household members have actually died from the virus, the UFC light-weight champ said.
Relatives are currently arriving his native town of Kirovaul for a possible burial Friday, local leader Ilyas Khaziev stated through RT
. Khabibs father hospitalized in April
Abdulmanap was at first hospitalized in April in his house of Dagestan, where Khabib has actually been throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with believed pneumonia. He was moved to Moscow in severe condition for additional treatment.
The pneumonia caused a cardiovascular disease and he was positioned in a coma those complications.
Though he at first checked unfavorable for COVID-19, eventually because time he tested favorable, Khabib said in an Instagram video on May 18 confirming his father was hospitalized. He remained in vital condition and UFC stars gave their assistance to the family.
Issues from COVID-19
Khabib updated his dads status 10 days ago for Channel One Russia, stating it was still major. He stated his dad was still in extensive care which while he no longer had COVID-19, it adversely affected his heart and kidneys.
Once during his childs UFC stint, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov just cornered Khabib.
That came last September at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi.
It suggested a lot for Khabib to have his papa in his corner that day.
Im grateful they had the ability to share that moment together. pic.twitter.com/46M2pTadyy— Chisanga Malata (@Chisanga_Malata) July 3, 2020
Abdulmanap, an expert in wrestling and sambo, has likewise trained other talent out of Dagestan, Russia, and got a credibility for his championship contenders. Hes unofficially understood, per RT, as the “Father of Dagestan MMA.”
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My heart goes out to the ever-classy champion @TeamKhabib and his household. Ill never forget that moment in between dad and son in the Octagon at UFC 242 last fall. Per RT, Abdulmanap passed away due to brain injuries caused by a stroke after fighting the coronavirus disease. He suffered a heart attack in May and was a in a coma. Other household members have actually died from the infection, the UFC light-weight champion stated.