

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov got their fame not just through their skills but also due to their rivalry. Both McGregor and Nurmagomedov did significant damage to each other. But in the end, Nurmagomedov Sr. took the first step toward forgiveness. Recently, @DovySimuMMA posted a video of an interview where Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov admitted to having forgiven his son’s rival. Furthermore, he also claimed to have invited McGregor to his home as a dear guest.
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Without a doubt, the fans showered the comments with admiration for the Dagestani legend.
Fans show support to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov for forgiving Conor McGregor
The tweet showed an interview where Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, revealed that he had forgiven Conor McGregor. He said, “Today I invited Conor to our home. Yes, I made this statement and invited him as a guest. He can visit Dagestan. Why not!”
Moving ahead, when the interviewer asked if he had really forgiven the fighter, he replied with a strong “yes”.
Moreover, he said, “It’s all in the past. We should not stop there. Life goes on. Our religion should show grace not only in words but also in deeds,” He further added, “If he comes, you will see that he will be our dear guest.”
khabib's dad forgiving conor mcgregor, great man. pic.twitter.com/UoHX3p6xIw
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) December 6, 2022
Furthermore, the interviewer asked if that would be okay with ‘The Eagle’. Nurmagomedov Sr. said, “My Khabib, whenever I make a statement, he never stands against that. That is the rules of the game in our republic for centuries.”
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Without a doubt, fans showered love and admiration for the man. While some were against Nurmagomedov Sr., many undeniably found the man to be a legend. Here is what fans had to say:
And Conor still disrespected him even after his death. Biggest scumbag in the history of mma
— Abel (@inb4urluv) December 6, 2022
Unlike in the west they respect their elders and as the great man himself said no one would dare put a word against his decision.
— حمزہ عباسی (@hamzaabbasireal) December 6, 2022
Khabib would welcome him with open arms, Conor is just too big headed for something like that
— Hasan (@hasankhamran1) December 6, 2022
Although many fans condemned McGregor, almost all of them had immense respect for Nurmagomedov Sr. fans didn’t fail to call him a legend and a genius.
it's easy to see how he fathered countless champions, and all of them have great attitudes and are most respectful towards the sport, colleagues and rivals. You can tell a man has his shit together when he's pious and quick to forgive like this. It speaks of his greatness.
— Xy panda (@Xypanda1) December 6, 2022
What a legend that man is ! Huge Conor fan but much respect to the man . It takes heart and pride aside to forgive someone who has insulted every aspect of you and whole heartily forgive them . Rip ❤️
— AngryHasbullla (@HasbulllaAngry) December 6, 2022
Maybe you’ve got to go through some intense shit in life to have this composure, this forgiving spirit and undeniable sense of purpose. Legend. 🦾
— Vivian Nelson Jr (@JerryMaguire11) December 6, 2022
A great example of grace and character in actions and words. Great father role model.
— Hebe (@HockeyfanSTL) December 7, 2022
He’s a pure genuine person not many that can be like him
— b (@GambleWithLuck) December 6, 2022
The demise of the legend:
Sadly, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov passed away in 2020 due to Covid-19 complications. He initially assumed it was simply pneumonia, but later succumbed to a heart attack. Without a doubt, the news came as a shock for the world of mixed martial arts. Nurmagomedov Sr. was the one to mold his son into the champion he became. However, his input to the sport never went astray.
The tweet from Conor sending his condolences to Abdulmanap last year has just been deleted in the last hour: pic.twitter.com/2aoRFUAPSr
— Out Of Context MMA (@oocmma) July 27, 2021
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The Dagestani legend’s passing deeply saddened the UFC fighters. Dillon Danis, Marlon Moraes, and Jan Blachowicz were a few among many to give their condolences. Surprisingly, even Conor McGregor seemed to mourn him. In a now-deleted tweet, McGregor wrote, “The loss of a father, a coach, and a dedicated supporter of the sport. Condolences and rest in peace Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.”
Unquestionably, Khabib Nurmagomedov was the one who was hurt the most. However, he decided to continue his training and later became the coach who created champions, just like his father.
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