Khabib Nurmagomedov consoled by Chechen chief Ramzan Kadyrov following the loss of life of his father Abdulmanap (VIDEO)

Footage has emerged of Khabib Nurmagomedov mourning the passing of his father and coach Abdulmanap within the firm of the pinnacle of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov.

The world of combined martial arts has been in mourning for the reason that loss of life of Abdulmanap, 57, was introduced on Friday after a protracted battle with COVID-19. 

A number of figures from throughout the sport’s group, together with rivals Justin Gaethje, Tony Ferguson, and Conor McGregor, issued statements of assist for the Russian UFC light-weight champion following the passing of the pioneer of Dagestani martial arts. 

At a gathering late on Friday, Kadyrov met with Khabib to supply his personal condolences. Textual content accompanying the video notes that Kadyrov emphasised the “common respect” that Abdulmanap had each at residence and overseas, in addition to highlighting the indelible mark he positioned on the game of MMA. 

Khabib is known to have thanked Kadyrov for his half in arranging for Abdulmanap to be transferred to a medical facility in Moscow for the latter a part of his remedy.

“The plan of the Most Excessive can’t be modified, for all his will. Reward be to Allah,” Nurmagomedov was quoted as saying. 

The UFC light-weight champion had been anticipated to defend his world title in opposition to Justin Gaethje in September, however following the passing of his father, the battle is way from sure to go forward.

Nurmagomedov has but to make a press release since information of his father’s loss of life broke on Friday. 

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