Sadulaev, Frank Chamizo among others mourns Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap

UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap passed away at 57 on Friday after losing battle to Covid-19. Khabib’s father was his coach and was also a world-renowned mixed martial arts coach. Olympic champion Abdulrashid Sadulaev paid condolences and wrote on Instagram: “All of us from Allah and our return. The desert of Allah is full of rascals (Sic.)”.

 

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A post shared by Sadulaev Abdulrashid (@sadulaev_abdulrashid) on Jul 3, 2020 at 4:41am PDT

World Champion Frank Chamzio also took to Instagram and said: “Respects to @khabib_nurmagomedov , the family, and the people of Makhachkala. I know the pain is inevitable but your pain is our pain. We are all family. Know that the wrestling community is with you. I pray that your Dad is with Allah and resting in peace”.

 

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Respects to @khabib_nurmagomedov , the family, and the people of Makhachkala. I know the pain is inevitable but your pain is our pain. We are all family. Know that the wrestling community is with you. I pray that your Dad is with Allah and resting in peace.

A post shared by Frank Chamizo (@frankchamizo92) on Jul 3, 2020 at 8:55am PDT

His biggest rival Conor McGregor also mourned the death of Abdulmanap. Despite the rivalry that the two shared, the former UFC Champion took to Twitter and wrote: “The loss of a father, a coach, and a dedicated supporter of the sport. Condolences and rest in peace Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov”.

The loss of a father, a coach, and a dedicated supporter of the sport. Condolences and rest in peace Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 3, 2020