Khabib Nurmagomedov spoke about his father's death for the first time

He published the corresponding post on his Instagram page.

“Father, you will be missed. You were a father, friend, brother and coach all rolled into one. You taught me almost everything I can. I hope you were pleased with me, ”wrote Nurmagomedov.

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Publication from Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) Jul 22, 2020 2:22 pm PDT

In early July in Moscow, at the 58th year of his life, the famous trainer, father of the Russian MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov Abdulmanap, died. This was announced by the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov. In his youth, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was engaged in sambo and judo, became a master of sports in freestyle wrestling. 

Later, RT released a film in memory of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.

Magomedrasul Davudov, head of the village of Kirovaul in Dagestan, where Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov lived, said that the settlement could soon be renamed in his honor.