UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov recently lost his father, and trainer, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov from complications associated with COVID-19. The elder Numagomedov spent weeks in a military hospital in Moscow and passed away on July 3rd. He was 57.
According to MMA Fighting UFC president Dana White has gone on record saying he and the promotion are not looking to book their champion any time soon, offering Nurmagomedov as much time as he needs away from the sport.
“We feel horrible for Khabib and how much he loves his father and how close they were,” said White.