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Russian Supremo Vladmir Putin Once Promised Khabib ‘Best’ Treatment While His Father Was Fighting for His Life

Published 07/12/2022, 5:30 PM EDT

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The UFC recently inducted Khabib Nurmagomedov into the Hall of Fame for his contribution to the sport. The Dagestani fighter has accomplished great things both inside and outside the octagon. Nurmagomedov’s father, Abdulmanap, was his biggest supporter throughout his career. Let us look back at the time when Russian President Vladimir Putin promised the “best treatment” to Abdulmanap while he was admitted to a hospital.

Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s relationship with his father is very strong, to say the least. The world was shocked when it was revealed that he was admitted to a hospital in Moscow after being infected with COVID-19. Nurmagomedov’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, confirmed this news on ESPN.

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Abdelaziz said, “Khabib has been in contact with Vladimir Putin over the last several days, and he has promised Khabib’s father will receive the best medical treatment available.” He added, “Khabib’s No 1 message to people around the world right now is to stay at home, to prevent the spread of coronavirus.”

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Abdelaziz also spoke to MMA fighting regarding this unfortunate situation. He said, “The president reached out to him (Khabib) a couple of times…It makes us a little bit at ease, but everything’s in Allah’s hands.” Unfortunately for Nurmagomedov, his father passed away only a few months later in July due to COVID-19 complications.

The impressive UFC career of Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov is arguably one of the greatest fighters to step into the octagon.

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His elite ground game, combined with unbeatable submissions, helped him stay undefeated throughout his career. Nurmagomedov has a professional career record of 29 wins and no losses. He has big wins over some of the top contenders in the lightweight division, including – Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje.

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Nurmagomedov was crowned the UFC lightweight champion back in 2018 after his victory against Al Iaquinta. He remained champion for over two years before deciding to retire. This retirement happened after his father’s death, as he promised his mother that he wouldn’t fight professionally again. Nurmagomedov retired in his prime while he was still undisputed, and due to this fact, he will probably be regarded as the greatest fighter in UFC history.

What did you think of the situation? What are your thoughts on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s career? Let us know by dropping your opinions in the comments below.

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Devyanshu Rout

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Devyanshu Rout is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. This sports fanatic was introduced to the UFC after the infamous Mcgregor vs Diaz fight. He has been a super-fan ever since and even began practicing the sport.
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