Dana White Writes Touching Tribute to Khabib Nurmagomedov's Father

Already quarantined in his native Russia, UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov was dealt some crushing personal news when he was informed his father Abdulmanap was in a coma with his condition getting worse by the day.

UFC president Dana White honored Abdulmanap, who served as a coach and instructor for Khabib, on Twitter, praising his "pride, honor, and respect" and thanking him for instilling those same values in his champion son.

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov is a true martial artist who lives a life of pride, honor and respect. He instilled those same values in his son, world champion Khabib, at an early age and was always in his corner throughout his career. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/ELVPKoEhZF
— danawhite (@danawhite) May 13, 2020

Abdulmanap tested positive for pnuemonia in his native Dagestan, but was later moved to a hospital in Moscow.

After serving as Khabib's coach and building his son into a star in the combat sambo world, he helped him make the transition to MMA, where he has yet to lose a fight, becoming one of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history and one of MMA's biggest global superstars along the way.

I know how close Khabib is with his father and I’m saddened to hear about his current state. My thoughts are with Abdulmanap and the Nurmagomedov family as he continues to fight (2/2)
— danawhite (@danawhite) May 13, 2020

In what is a genuinely frightening time for so many with sick relatives around the world, we wish nothing but the best for Khabib and his family in what is surely a very trying time for them.