Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has died at the age of 57 due to COVID-19 complications. Khabib made a passionate statement during his post-fight interview (shown below) and revealed that he made a promise to his mother to no longer compete without his father, Abdulmanap. [21] He is also a mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter, known for promoting the Eagle Fighting Championship (EFC). Undefeated UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced his retirement. Im very sorry @TeamKhabib Youre dad passed with a heart full of pride knowing you will carry on his legacy.. Condolences @TeamKhabib on the passing of your father pic.twitter.com/COSx48zkhf, @CrisCyborg on Youtube (@criscyborg) July 3, 2020, Conor McGregors head coach, John Kavanagh, tweeted: Very sorry to hear of the passing of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. The lifelong athlete and elder MMA trainer not only prepared his son for his in-cage performances, but several other athletes from the region as well, including members of Khabib's team and training partners. Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov was born to an Avar family on 20 September 1988, in the village of Sildi in the Tsumadinsky District of the Dagestan ASSR, an autonomous republic within the Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. 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Gaethje offered his condolences to Nurmagomedov on Friday via social media. Sadly only entering his prime of coaching such a loss and tragedy. He competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion ever, having held the title from April 2018 to March 2021. [141] The first son was named Magomed, after Khabib's great-grandfather. I sincerely condole the whole Chechen people to the family of Abdulmanap Magomedovich! He is also said to be out of his coma and conscious. "[158] White said, "You can imagine he's going to be sued beyond belief," and denied suggestions that the violence was a stunt intended to generate interest in the UFC. UFC President Dana White reacted to the fighter's retirement while speaking to reporters, saying, "He is one of the toughest human beings on the planet. [66][67] However, on 26 September, the UFC announced that Alvarez would instead be defending the title against Conor McGregor. Iaquinta's inclusion in the fight was controversial: the UFC's first choice to replace Holloway, Anthony Pettis, weighed in 0.2 pounds over the championship limit of 155 pounds and did not choose to re-weigh, and its second choice, Paul Felder, was rejected by NYSAC because he was not in the UFC's rankings at the time of the fight. [85][86] He managed to defeat McGregor in the fourth round via submission. Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) July 3, 2020, Top bantamweight fighter Marlon Moraes tweeted: My condolences to @ufc champ @TeamKhabib and all family!. Ngannou Has No Beef With Multiple Personalities Jones, Predictions! Using a variety of wrestling and judo/sambo takedowns, he forces his opponents against the cage, and locks up their legs and an arm to prevent them from escaping. The fight. [90] In the first fight of his new deal, Nurmagomedov made the second defence of his title against interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier on 7 September 2019 in the main event at UFC 242. [47], In his fifth UFC fight, on 21 September 2013 at UFC 165, Nurmagomedov faced Pat Healy. Big news soon, follow [142] Among Nurmagomedov's cousins are fellow UFC fighters Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Umar Nurmagomedov, and Bellator fighter Usman Nurmagomedov. [143][144], In May 2020, Nurmagomedov's father and long-time trainer Abdulmanap was placed in a medically induced coma after contracting COVID-19 following a heart surgery. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | Since direct trauma is the cause of cauliflower ear, it's no surprise that they're a common injury in combat sports. [25] His interest in martial arts began when watching students training at the gym. All he did was finish what they started. "Khabib is very strong, his family is very strong and his father is very strong," Abdelaziz said at the time. In 2011, he competed in seven fights for the ProFC promotion, all of which he won by TKO or submission. Now with the Islamic tradition of Ramadan running from April 23rd to May 23rd, the window is closed on Khabib being able to fight until the fall of 2020. [64] Nurmagomedov won the one-sided fight by TKO in the second round. Things will never be the same without him. [84] In the fight, Nurmagomedov won the first two rounds, but lost the third round to McGregor. Your login session has expired. Respect. [115] Throughout his career, nineteen of his twenty-nine victories had come by way of either TKO/KO or submission. "[102][103] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. According to him, it is a pointless exercise that makes him "uncomfortable".[178]. 3 of the greatest fights I've ever seen have been like this. It was his second consecutive loss to the same opponent, after . Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father and trainer of UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov, has died. Khabib's father, 57, doubled as his coach and was also a world-renowned mixed martial arts coach. Pankration Atrium Cup 1 Tournament Quarter-finals. He continued training Khabib for his entire career despite repeatedly being turned down for a travel visa and rarely appearing in his son's corner when he fought on American soil. The hearing surrounding the after-fight antics has yet to take place - it was originally scheduled for December but has been postponed until January 29, so that both Khabib's team and NSAC can. Upon his death, Conor McGregor released a statement on Twitter paying his respects, " The loss of a father, a coach, and dedicated supporter of the sport. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father and trainer of undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has died in Moscow, the fighter's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, confirmed to ESPN on Friday. A 160 record in the regional circuits of Russia and Ukraine generated interest from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in signing Nurmagomedov. May the Almighty humiliate them in this life, and in the next. Early life. Abdulamanap was forced to undergo heart surgery and was put in a medically-induced coma in order to perform the procedures necessary to save his life. Nurmagomedov said he talked with his mother for three days before deciding to accept the fight . It was my last fight here. [108], Following his retirement, Nurmagomedov purchased the Gorilla Fighting Championship (GFC), a Russian-based MMA promotion, for $1 million[109] going on to rename it as the Eagle Fighting Championship (EFC). The Russian's father and coach . It's well known how little fame and money means to him, and how he fights for the love of the sport and the love of his father. The dominant mixed martial artist has long credited his father with his success in the sport. As in places around the world that have seen huge spikes, closeness plays a key factor in its spread. After losing six and winning five cases, they reached an agreement and Khabib was able to continue his career. Coach Mendez revealed that Khabib broke his foot 3 weeks before the fight, and did light training in the lead-up to the fight. Adulmanap Nurmagomedov. UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov shocked the MMA world when he suddenly retired in the octagon after submitting Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. Ultimate Fighting champ Khabib Nurmagomedov attributes a lot of his success as a mixed martial artist to the grueling training regimen that his father, Abdulmanap, has subjected him to since a very young age. Condolences and rest in peace Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.. [59], Nurmagomedov was expected to face Tony Ferguson on 11 December 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale. July 27, 2021 by Ryan Smart. This all led to the fight itself having added stakes beyond the belt and emotions boiled over when it was all said and done. Only in looking back can we truly understand why things happen the way they do. On July 3, Khabib's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, told ESPN that the fighter's father died in Moscow, where he had been hospitalized since May. He said that he personally saw no point to ring girls and their function of parading round cards around before the start of each round. 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[8] Nurmagomedov is widely considered to be among the greatest mixed martial artists of all time,[9][10][11][12][13] and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on June 30, 2022. Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 3, 2020, Current UFC interim lightweight champ Justin Gaethje tweeted: So heartbreaking to hear this news of the Legend Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Please logout and login again. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, UF C lightweight champion Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov's father, died on Friday, July 3, in Moscow. Abdulmanap was diagnosed with COVID-19 while in the hospital and later underwent heart surgery for a pre-existing condition which was exacerbated by the virus. Condolences to Khabib & all of the family. Khabib Nurmagomedov broke down in the middle of the octagon following his victory, and in a beautiful display of sportsmanship, Justin Gaethje was there to console his grieving opponent. The loss of a father, a coach, and a dedicated supporter of the sport. It turns out that, that was what happened. [121] As of 2019, Nurmagomedov is a third-year student at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. The Team Eagle coach and mentor died July 3, 2020, after complications from COVID-19. [147][148], In October 2018, Nurmagomedov was made an "Honorary Citizen of Grozny" by the mayor of Grozny Ibrahim Zakriev after his victory against McGregor at UFC 229. Khabib Nurmagomedov has yet to be paid following his lightweight title win over Conor McGregor at UFC 229 that ended in chaos, but that penalty might be the least of his worries. [43], Nurmagomedov's next fight was against Thiago Tavares on 19 January 2013 at UFC on FX 7. His father, the famed Dagestani sambo coach, Abdulmanap last week came out of a medically induced coma. In his post-fight interview Nurmagomedov said that he would be selling the shirt Poirier gave him and donating the proceeds to Poirier's charity. Khabib Nurmagomedov complained about the NSAC's decisions and stated he no longer wished to compete in the state of Nevada. "Everything that happened to me psychologically before this fight gave me strength I can't describe, inside and outside of the octagon, during my weight cut and preparation," Khabib continued. [40], In late 2011, Nurmagomedov signed a six-fight deal to compete in the UFC's lightweight division. After being diagnosed with the coronavirus, Abdulmanap, who was a highly respected MMA coach, suffered a heart attack and was twice placed in a medically induced coma, the outlet reported. The #UFC251 main card begins with a tribute to the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov's father and coach, Abdulmanap, died in July 2020 after complications from Covid-19. The world of combat sports is with you. pic.twitter.com/2Sj7viuhUb. #Khabib #KhabibNurmagomedov #AbdulmanapNurmagomedov #UFCAbdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father and trainer of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has . "After what happened with my father, when UFC called me about (fighting) Justin, I talked with my . A disgraceful melee ensued after the Russian jumped into the crowd to attack McGregor's team-mate Dillon Danis. Conor McGregor has received huge backlash over a tweet which appears to be aimed at the late father of Khabib Nurmagomedov. His mother's name is not known but his father's name is Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, an army veteran, and a well-respected martial arts coach. 1 reason Jones vs. Gane is a can't-miss? Condolences @TeamKhabib on the passing of your father., Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. newsletter. Won the Pankration Atrium Cup 1 Tournament. [30] A decorated athlete and a veteran of the Soviet Army, Abdulmanap had also wrestled from an early age, before undergoing training in judo and sambo in the military. "We've lost our backbone," Abdelaziz told the outlet. My heart goes out to the ever-classy champion @TeamKhabib and his family. From there, he was taken to Moscow in early May on a private jet. classifying many as standard pneumonia cases, Video: Khabib Unveils New Gym For Youth In Dagestan, McGregor Got Political On Khabibs Dad Being A Quivering Coward, UFC 285 Jones vs. Gane Main Event T-Shirt, UFC 285 Shevchenko vs. Grasso Co-Main Event T-Shirt, Midnight Mania! In September, he said his father was "58 years old, almost 59.". I learned about the hugely positive impact he had in Russian sports so he will be missed greatly. He also underwent heart surgery for a preexisting condition further complicated by COVID-19. Tributes rightfully pouring in for Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. The trash talking that occurred between Conor and Khabib in the months leading up to their fight, and even afterwards, will go down as one of the most bitter rivalries in combat sports history. They were soon removed from the card on the advice of the NYSAC and the UFC's medical team. "When UFC called me about Justin, I talk with my mother three days. RELATED: UFC Star Khabib Nurmagomedov's Father Dies of Coronavirus Complications UFC President Dana White reacted to the fighter's retirement while speaking to reporters, saying, "He is one of the . I'm glad khabib had his father in his corner, for his last fight . He was 57 years old. [73] Nurmagomedov, however, fell ill because of a botched weight cut, and the bout was cancelled as a result. Khabib Nurmagomedov Gleison Tibau 0 0 25 28 0 1 0 0 UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2 Jul. [71] Nurmagomedov dominated the fight and was heard telling Dana White to give him a title shot as he mauled Johnson, winning via submission in the third round. [38][39] Later, Nurmagomedov's father revealed in an interview that due to a contract dispute with ProFC they had 11 court cases contesting the legitimacy of Nurmagomedov's UFC contract. [174], The NSAC filed a formal complaint against both Nurmagomedov and McGregor, and on 24 October, the NSAC voted to approve a motion to release half of Nurmagomedov's $2 million fight payout immediately. UFC Champ Khabib Nurmagomedovs Father & Trainer Abdulmanap Dies at 57, Fighters and MMA personalities reacted to the news of Adulmanaps passing. Darren Tills days on the UFC roster may very well be numbered. Marc Goddard (@marcgoddard_uk) July 3, 2020, READ NEXT: UFC Champ Khabib Nurmagomedovs Father & Trainer Abdulmanap Dies at 57, Conor McGregor Reacts to Rival Khabib Nurmagomedovs Fathers Death, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. UFC 's undefeated Lightweight Champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, has opened up about his family's very serious situation. UFC president Dana White has confirmed Khabib Nurmagomedov has officially retired from the sport, quashing rumors the Dagestani . He started training Khabib from a young age in wrestling, which laid the foundation for the unique style of fighting that Khabib Nurmagomedov later displayed in his mixed martial arts career. Khabib Nurmagomedov has explained that his father was the reason why he did not tap when Dustin Poirier had him in a guillotine choke. "But when you do what he did. It is one that sadly many people around the globe are dealing with as well.. A man responsible for more World champions, across multiple fighting disciplines, than we even know. [175] On 29 January 2019, the NSAC announced a nine-month suspension for Nurmagomedov (retroactive to 6 October 2018) and a $500,000 fine. The older Nurmagomedov was twice placed into medically-induced comas and remained in serious condition. There were attempts to improve his health while he was in his hometown in Dagestan, but his health only began to deteriorate even more. As Healthline reports, cauliflower ears happen when there's direct trauma to the ear. Abdulmanap passed away due to complications from the COVID-19 . The father of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was first admitted to the hospital in April before being transferred to a military hospital where he subsequently tested positive for the coronavirus before suffering a heart attack and undergoing emergency bypass surgery. So communities that live this lifestyle, although good for many reasons, may help keep this virus alive. Why Is Khabib out of His Lightweight Title Fight With Tony Ferguson? The loss of a father, a coach, and a dedicated supporter of the sport. Praying for the recovery of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. If they want, I'll take them both at once in the cage. [170] Tukhugov, a Chechen fighter, was scheduled to fight on 27 October 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith against Artem Lobov, the McGregor team member who was confronted by Nurmagomedov in April 2018. Khabib and his team were among the passengers on the bus. [87] After the contest, Nurmagomedov scaled the Octagon and tried to attack McGregor's teammate Dillon Danis, which resulted in a brawl between the two teams. The moment was one of rare vulnerability for a champion who almost never had such a moment in his professional career, and the context only added weight to the gut punch of the visual. Very sorry to hear of the passing of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Coming from the Republic of Dagestan in Russia, Nurmagomedov is the first Muslim to win a UFC title. 2. Khabib's father ready to dole out harsh punishment: During his brief post-fight press conference on Saturday, Nurmagomedov told reporters that he knew his father was going to "smash him" for his . Khabib Nurmagomedov has not commented publicly on his father's death. The loss of a father, a coach, and a dedicated supporter of the sport. The elder Nurmagomedov had been hospitalized in Moscow since May, when he was diagnosed with the coronavirus. He has an older brother, Magomed, and younger sister, Amina. Khabib Nurmagomedov's father and longtime mentor, Abdulmanap, passed away in a Moscow hospital on Friday following complications caused by the coronavirus infection. Marlon Moraes (@MMARLONMORAES) July 3, 2020. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father and former coach of lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, died from complications of COVID-19 in July of 2020. Ill never forget that moment between father and son in the Octagon at UFC 242 last fall. 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UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's father and coach, Abdulmanap, has died aged 57 following complications caused by coronavirus. Holloway to Bellator? [105][106], Despite attempted negotiations to bring him back for one more fight, UFC president Dana White announced on 19 March 2021 that he had accepted Nurmagomedov's decision to retire and that the UFC Lightweight Championship had been officially vacated. He appeared to be a father figure to many men. The world champion Shamil Zavurov also fell ill. I had many positive & respectful, all be it brief, encounters both in & out of the UFC with him. He was diagnosed with the coronavirus in May and had also undergone heart surgery. Catchweight (158.5 lb) bout; Nurmagomedov missed weight. Then in June, manager Abdelaziz told the outlet that Khabib's father was "improving," having "opened his eyes" and "responding a little bit.". 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She doesn't want me to go fight without my father but I promised her it was going to be my last fight. Abdulmanap, an MMA coach, was taken to hospital in. Khabib successfully defended his belt and unified the title with a second-round technical submission win via triangle choke. [173] Khabib's father, Abdulmanap, later said he did not hold a grudge towards McGregor and invited him to Russia to train. Born in 1962 in the village of Sildi in the Tsumadinsky District, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov is survived by his sons Khabib, Magomed, and his daughter Amina. Your login session has expired. Oops. pic.twitter.com/Idug2p5Tfv. Distractify is a registered trademark. Jordan, who handed Schumacher his F1 debut back in 1991 at the Belgian Grand Prix, says his good . I'm very sorry [Khabib]," Gaethje posted. for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! I know how close Khabib is with his father and Im saddened to hear about his current state. ", " . After the fight, Tavares tested positive for Drostanolone, an anabolic steroid, and received a 9-month suspension. I pray that Abdulmanap is with Allah now. "The loss of a father, a coach, and a dedicated supporter of the sport," McGregor tweeted. Khabib Nurmagomedov famously trained with his cousins in the gymnasium that Abdulmanap had set up on the ground floor of their house in Kirovaul, where they moved to from Sildi. On 11 October, he became the inaugural Atrium Cup tournament champion, having defeated his three opponents at the Moscow event. [139], Nurmagomedov married Patimat in June 2013 and they have three children: a daughter born 1 June 2015, a son born 30 December 2017,[140] and a son born on 22 December 2019. [78], A bout with Ferguson had been scheduled for the fourth time and was expected to take place on 7 April 2018 at UFC 223. Khabibs most famous rival, Irish fighting superstar Conor McGregor tweeted his condolences. 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