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Report: Father of UFC Champ Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘Improving’ in Moscow Hospital

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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, is making positive progress after being hospitalized in Moscow last month.

Khabib’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, revealed to ESPN that Abdulmanap is still in serious condition but has opened his eyes and is reponsive after previously falling into a coma.

"Khabib is very strong, his family is very strong and his father is very strong," Abdelaziz said.