The Republic of Dagestan holds significant importance in the world of MMA. Many great fighters like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev hail from those mountains, and the Russian Republic has built a strong connection with MMA fans worldwide. The ‘Land of the Mountains’ was recently struck by a tragic incident that sent shockwaves through the combat sports community. A devastating fire and explosion at a petrol station in the southern Russian territory left a harrowing toll of destruction.

The incident, which occurred on Monday night, resulted in a heart-wrenching loss of at least 50 lives, including three children, and left dozens injured. Quick to respond, many famous Dagestani personalities have come out in support of the state in this situation of emergency. The catastrophe began with a fire erupting at an auto repair shop located in the Dagestani capital, Makhachkala. This initial blaze rapidly escalated, leading to subsequent explosions that engulfed a nearby petrol station. Soon after the news broke, many members of the Nurmagomedov camp stepped forth with messages of condolences.

Ali Abdelaziz, manager of Khabib Nurmagomedov stands with Dagestan!

Amidst the devastation, Ali Abdelaziz, Nurmagomedov’s manager, took to Twitter to express his grief and call for prayers for the stricken region. In a heartfelt tweet, Abdelaziz wrote, “Guys pray for Dagestan. There was a huge explosion today and more than 50 people died”.

The message resonated with the MMA community and beyond, as the tragedy underscored the urgent need for collective support and compassion.

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Soon, Khabib Nurmagomedov himself joined in to stand as a pillar of support against this adverse accident. “We belong to Allah, and to him, we will return condolences to all family and friends. A large number of dead and injured as a result of the explosion in Makhachkala,” he wrote on his Instagram story.

Usman and Umar Nurmagomedov join in to support Dagestan

The tragedy reached even closer to home for the Nurmagomedov family. Khabib’s cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov, shared a video of the catastrophic explosion on his Instagram account. The video served as a grim reminder of the fragility of life and the far-reaching impact of such unforeseen events.

Further, Usman’s brother Umar Nurmagomedov conveyed his emotions through an Instagram story that reverberated with words the same as Khabib. “All of us belong To Allah and to Him is our return,” he wrote in his Instagram story.

As The Republic of Dagestan recovers from this unfortunate incident, the entire MMA community stands with the ones affected.

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