“The world has lost the great trainer and master of martial arts of MMA, Russia has lost the great humanist who loved his people and always helped those in need. The family lost a great father and leader. Habib lost his mentor, coach and father, who loved him unconditionally. I have lost a great friend and comrade, a trainer whom I will always remember and feel privileged to be accepted as a family. He is with God now, I know that he is in a good place. Rest in peace, ”Mendes wrote on his Instagram.

Nurmagomedov Sr. died on July 3 at the age of 57. Recently, he was in serious condition in one of Moscow hospitals, he was diagnosed with coronavirus.

Earlier in Dagestan, they said goodbye to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.