Last Friday, a funeral ceremony was held for renowned coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, who passed away following complications from the coronavirus disease. His funeral was attended by his children, close relatives, as well as Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov.
Abdulmanap — best known as the father and longtime mentor of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov — was a celebrated coach and a respected voice within the Republic of Dagestan. His untimely death at age 57 was mourned by local politicians and athletes from around the world, including Khabib’s rivals Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje, and Conor McGregor.