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. Other family has died from the virus, the UFC lightweight champion said. Abdulmanap was Khabib’s long-time trainer, helping him to a 28-0 record in UFC and the lightweight championship. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov only cornered Khabib once during his son’s UFC stint.