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Khabib Nurmagomedov's father dies of COVID-19 complications, per reports

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father and trainer of Khabib Nurmagomedov, died after a series of complications from COVID-19 over the past two months, Russian outlet RT reported Friday.

Per RT, Abdulmanap died due to brain injuries caused by a stroke after fighting the coronavirus disease. He suffered a heart attack in May and was a in a coma. Khabib told RT on June 23 that his father no longer had COVID-19 but his “condition is still serious.” Other family members have died from the virus, the UFC lightweight champion said.