Khabib's Father Reportedly in Coma, Dana White Issues Statement of Support

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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, is in a coma in a military hospital in Moscow, according to RT Sport.

Citing multiple reports in Russian media, RT Sport reports that Abdulmanap was flown to the facility last week after being initially hospitalized with what was suspected to be pneumonia in Dagestan. Abdulmanap initially fell ill at the end of April, and was transferred to Moscow as a result of heart problems, according to the report.

Islam Makhachev, a training partner of Khabib’s, confirmed the news during a recent Instagram Live stream.

“He is in Moscow. He is in critical condition,” Makhachev said.

News of Abdulmanap’s condition has spread throughout the mixed martial arts community. UFC president Dana White issued a statement in support of the Nurmagomedov family during the trying time.

“Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov is a true martial artist who lives a life of pride, honor and respect,” White wrote on Instagram. “He instilled those same values in his son, world champion Khabib, at an early age and was always in his corner throughout his career. I know how close Khabib is with his father and I’m saddened to hear about his current state. My thoughts are with Abdulmanap and the Nurmagomedov family as he continues to fight.”

Khabib’s longtime rival, Conor McGregor, also sent thoughts of sympathy to the Nurmagomedov family in a post on Twitter.

“Praying for the recovery of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. A man responsible for more world champions, across multiple fighting disciplines, than we even know,” McGregor wrote. “A true martial genius! Very saddened upon hearing this news tonight.Praying for the Nurmagomedov family at this time.”

Praying for the recovery of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. A man responsible for more World champions, across multiple fighting disciplines, than we even know.
A true martial genius!
Very saddened upon hearing this news tonight.
Praying for the Nurmagomedov family at this time https://t.co/OVklQphPgN

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 13, 2020

Khabib was supposed to defend his lightweight crown against Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 on April 18, but was eventually stranded in Russia due to travel restrictions designed to combat the coronavirus pandemic before the event was relocated.

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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov is a true martial artist who lives a life of pride, honor and respect. He instilled those same values in his son, world champion Khabib, at an early age and was always in his corner throughout his career. I know how close Khabib is with his father and I’m saddened to hear about his current state. My thoughts are with Abdulmanap and the Nurmagomedov family as he continues to fight

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