By Dan Cancian On 3/19/21 at 5:00 AM EDT. [142] Among Nurmagomedov's cousins are fellow UFC fighters Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Umar Nurmagomedov, and Bellator fighter Usman Nurmagomedov. Conor McGregor has deleted an offensive tweet, seemingly aimed at Khabib Nurmagomedov's father, who died in 2020. Please logout and login again. So heartbreaking to hear this news of the Legend Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Dana White is targeting Fight Island to be the location of the unification fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje in late summer or early fall. We are building Gameplan as a platform to bring athletes and fans together like never before. [60] However, Nurmagomedov pulled out of the fight in late October, citing another injury, and was replaced by Edson Barboza. Condolences and rest in peace Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. 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From there, he was taken to Moscow in early May on a private jet. [25] His interest in martial arts began when watching students training at the gym. On 11 October, he became the inaugural Atrium Cup tournament champion, having defeated his three opponents at the Moscow event. "[102][103] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. The champions father did not recover, however, and his death was announced by Chechen Republic leader and close family friend, Ramzan Kadyrov. However, his condition worsened, and he passed away in the Russian capital on July 3 at 57 years of age from COVID-19-related complications. Isnt it mad when something like this happens to a sportsmans family memberEven his archest rival will wish him health.Amazing to c, & this sport at the end of all the bullshit is about pure straight up respect.Wishing Abdulmanap quickest of recoveries. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, UF C lightweight champion Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov's father, died on Friday, July 3, in Moscow. Khabib finished his fighting career with a 29-0 career record and 13-0 UFC record. A post shared by Mikebisping (@mikebisping) on Jul 3, 2020 at 8:06am PDT, Top UFC light heavyweight Jan Blachowicz tweeted: Sincerest condolences to @TeamKhabib. [145][146] He died on 3 July 2020 at a clinic in Moscow, at the age of 57. McGregor's tweet about Nurmagomedov's late dad stems from Khabib tweeting Good always . My thoughts are with Abdulmanap and the Nurmagomedov family as he continues to fight.". [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. However, the match-up was cancelled as Diaz turned the bout down. [76] Nurmagomedov dominated all three rounds, taking Barboza down repeatedly and dominating the fight with ground and pound. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories, at 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 . "Condolences and rest in peace Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.". Something went wrong. [30][123][124], In August 2021, there was speculations going round that Nurmagomedov had signed a professional Football contract with third tier Russian side Legion Dynamo after he was seen shaking hands with the players and manager, However a few days later Nurmagomedov denied he had signed a professional contract instead saying he is very close to the club and just a fan. The Team Eagle coach and mentor died July 3, 2020, after complications from COVID-19. Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov[a] (born 20 September 1988) is a Russian retired professional mixed martial artist. [85][86] He managed to defeat McGregor in the fourth round via submission. One of the most memorable moments following the insane fight between Khabib and Conor McGregor, that saw the Dagestani absolutely pummel the Irishman, was actually after the post-bout out-of-cage brawl when Khabib admitted he was worried that his father was going to "smash" him once he got back home for him and his team's unsportsmanlike conduct after the contest. Khabib Nurmagomedov has explained that his father was the reason why he did not tap when Dustin Poirier had him in a guillotine choke. [63] Ferguson was replaced by promotional newcomer Darrell Horcher at a catchweight of 160lb. [149], On 5 December, 2019, Head of the Republic of Dagestan Vladimir Vasilyev awarded Nurmagomedov and his father, Abdulmanap the Order For Services to the Republic of Dagestan for their "significant contributions to sports in Dagestan". "So heartbreaking to hear this news of the Legend Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Im very sorry @TeamKhabib Youre dad passed with a heart full of pride knowing you will carry on his legacy.. 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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. My heart goes out to @TeamKhabib and the Nurmagomedov family., My heart goes out to @TeamKhabib and the Nurmagomedov family, Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) July 3, 2020, UFC light heavyweight Jamahal Hill tweeted: RIP Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov., RIP Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov https://t.co/sS18UlqmaY, Jamahal Hill UFC (@JamahalH) July 3, 2020, Bellator fighter and Conor McGregors training partner, Dillon Danis, tweeted: RIP Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov., Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) July 3, 2020, Former womens featherweight champion and current Bellator champ Cris Cyborg tweeted: We belong to Allah, and we will return to Him. Dismissing his record because of a loss to Justin is silly, since Tony fought way more often than Khabib (17 fights in 9 years, compared to Khabib's 13 fights in 8 years), and he also cut weight twice before the Justin fight. ? [16] Fight Matrix ranks him as the #1 lightweight of all time.[17]. [47], In his fifth UFC fight, on 21 September 2013 at UFC 165, Nurmagomedov faced Pat Healy. Khabib Nurmagomedov Kamal Shalorus 1 0 35 13 3 0 1 0 . [77] This win also earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus. In 2011, he competed in seven fights for the ProFC promotion, all of which he won by TKO or submission. Won the Pankration Atrium Cup 1 Tournament. 11 months ago today, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor shocked the UFC world with an unforgettable clash in Las Vegas. 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. "Today, this was my last fight," the Russian fighter said. Both Nurmagomedov and McGregor have been fined and suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for their respective roles in the brawl, which erupted right after their lightweight . [156] UFC president Dana White said there was a warrant out for McGregor's arrest, and the NYPD said McGregor was a person of interest. A lot of respect my way. [33] In 2018, Nurmagomedov advocated a crackdown on nightclubs in his home region of Dagestan,[127] and levelled criticism at a rap concert held in Makhachkala, which led to rapper Egor Kreed cancelling his performances in the region. [80][81] On 6 April, Holloway was pulled from the fight after the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) declared him unfit to compete due to extreme weight cutting, and replaced by Al Iaquinta. Khabibs most famous rival, Irish fighting superstar Conor McGregor tweeted his condolences. Im very sorry @TeamKhabib Youre dad passed with a heart full of pride knowing you will carry on his legacy. [68] Nurmagomedov voiced his displeasure on social media, calling Alvarez a "bullshit champ" for refusing the fight and opting for a bout with McGregor instead,[69] accusing the UFC of being a "freak show". Welterweight debut. 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. Sadly only entering his prime of coaching such a loss and tragedy. It was his second consecutive loss to the same opponent, after . 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. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Khabibs father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov feeling fine after pneumonia scare. The world champion Shamil Zavurov also fell ill. The elder Nurmagomedov had been hospitalized in Moscow since May, when he was diagnosed with the coronavirus. [96] However, Nurmagomedov was unable to leave Russia because of restricted air travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and so was removed from the card. [48] He dominated the fight and won via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 3027. "We've lost our backbone," Abdelaziz told ESPN on Friday. 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. In the post-fight interview, Khabib announced he was retiring from the sport, as he did not want to compete without his father by his side. Tatsuro Taira vs Jesus Aguilar. He was 57. He was given two hours to cut to the lightweight maximum of 156 pounds but elected instead to surrender a percentage of his fight purse to Trujillo and the bout was contested at a catchweight. May the Almighty humiliate them in this life, and in the next. It was the first time Nurmagomedov lost a round in his UFC career. Since direct trauma is the cause of cauliflower ear, it's no surprise that they're a common injury in combat sports. No one is allowed to visit him. Pankration Atrium Cup 1 Tournament Quarter-finals. The 28-0 fighter, despite all the riches, still lives at home with his parents along with his wife and young daughter. Coach Nurmagomedov is helping his teammate, Islam Makhachev, to become the next lightweight championship. Erin Blanchfield stakes her place among the pound-for-pound elite of women's MMA. 1 reason Jones vs. Gane is a can't-miss? Here's what police said happened the night Todd Lampley died. Then in June, manager Abdelaziz told the outlet that Khabib's father was "improving," having "opened his eyes" and "responding a little bit.". section: | slug: father-of-ufc-champion-khabib-nurmagomedov-dies-at-57-due-to-covid-19-complications | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | [79] However, on 1 April 2018, it was reported that Ferguson had injured his knee and was to be replaced by Max Holloway. A friend of Khabib's family, Ramazan Rabadanov spoke to Russian media outlets following Abdulmanap's surgery with some good news, saying that the lightweight champ's father is now in a "serious but stable" condition following his heart surgery. Many MMA fans lost their collective minds when Khabib Nurmagomedov became "grounded" in Russia. Your login session has expired. According. [26][27] Khabib's training as a child included wrestling a bear when he was nine years old. It was a tough camp for Khabib Nurmagomedov going into UFC 254 against a very dangerous opponent in the form of Justin Gaethje. [21] He is also a mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter, known for promoting the Eagle Fighting Championship (EFC). 3 of the greatest fights I've ever seen have been like this. [55], Nurmagomedov was briefly linked to a bout with Donald Cerrone on 27 September 2014 at UFC 178. 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Khabib Nurmagomedov recently announced his retirement with an unblemished record of 29 wins and 0 losses after defeating Justin Gaethje in the second round at UFC 254. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, UFC lightweight champion Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov's father, died on Friday in Moscow. Very saddened upon hearing this news tonight.Praying for the Nurmagomedov family at this time https://t.co/OVklQphPgN, He tweeted, "Praying for the recovery of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. [35] According to Nurmagomedov, the transition from wrestling to judo was difficult, but his father wanted him to get used to competing in a gi jacket. , Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov (Khabibs father) inviting @TheNotoriousMMA for dinner The world is praying for his swift recovery. Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov faces-off with Conor McGregor during the UFC 229 Press Conference at Radio City Music Hall on September 20, 2018 in New York City. [167] Soon afterwards, McGregor and Abubakar Nurmagomedov, Khabib's cousin, attempted to exit the octagon, but a scuffle broke out between them after McGregor punched Abubakar, who then punched him back. [54] He dominated the fight and won via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 3027. This is the fifth time in four years that UFC has failed to actualise the much-awaited 'Khabib vs Ferguson' fight for the fans. Besides, he has been playing an important role in the success of his team. Abdulmanap, an MMA coach, was taken to hospital in. Tributes rightfully pouring in for Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. 2. After defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on Saturday, Nurmagomedov, 32, announced he was stepping away from the ring in the. At the weigh-ins, Nurmagomedov came in over the permitted limit, weighing in at 158.5lb. Nurmagomedov grew up in the household with his siblings and cousins. 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. I'm glad khabib had his father in his corner, for his last fight . Follow the Heavy on UFC Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! Former F1 boss Eddie Jordan has provided a sad update on Michael Schumacher's mysterious condition. However, doctors soon learned that pneumonia was the least of his problems. The event drew 2.4 million pay-per-view buys, the most ever for an MMA event. It was my last fight here.". [94] The shirt sold for $100,000 and the donation was matched by UFC president Dana White. Nurmagomedov's father and coach, Abdulmanap, died in July 2020 after complications from Covid-19. [115] Throughout his career, nineteen of his twenty-nine victories had come by way of either TKO/KO or submission. Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) July 3, 2020, Top bantamweight fighter Marlon Moraes tweeted: My condolences to @ufc champ @TeamKhabib and all family!. Ill never forget that moment between father and son in the Octagon at UFC 242 last fall., Deeply saddened to hear this news. [56] However, the pairing was quickly scrapped after it was revealed that Nurmagomedov had suffered a knee injury. "When UFC called me about Justin, I talk with my mother three days. A true martial genius! Khabib Nurmagomedov, the undefeated UFC fighter who beat former champion Conor McGregor on Saturday night, has to now face his next opponent: his father who is going to "smash" him when he gets. He instilled those same values in his son, world champion Khabib, at an early age and was always in his corner throughout his career. [45], Nurmagomedov defeated Abel Trujillo on 25 May 2013 at UFC 160 via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 3027. Khabib Nurmagomedov added to his impressive UFC legacy today, with a win over Justin Gaethje. It was my last fight here. There were attempts to improve his health while he was in his hometown in Dagestan, but his health only began to deteriorate even more. "Khabib" redirects here. [164][165] McGregor later pleaded no contest to a count of disorderly conduct and was ordered to perform five days of community service and attend anger management classes. Looking in the rearview mirror, perhaps we can see it was to spend more time with the man he loves more than anyone on Earth. 'The Eagle' retired early from the sport. Condolences to Khabib & all of the family. He was also presented with a Mercedes car by Chechnya's head Ramzan Kadyrov, funded from the Akhmad Kadyrov Foundation, and his father Abdulmanap was awarded the title of "Honoured Worker of Physical Culture of the Chechen Republic" by Kadyrov. I know how close Khabib is with his father and Im saddened to hear about his current state. The #UFC251 main card begins with a tribute to the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. This was one of his many signature styles that he used to deploy to advance towards his finishing move. [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. RIP. 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 Nurmagomedov's father and longtime mentor, Abdulmanap, passed away in a Moscow hospital on Friday following complications caused by the coronavirus infection. Holloway to Bellator? UFC president Dana White has confirmed Khabib Nurmagomedov has officially retired from the sport, quashing rumors the Dagestani . 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