Tony Ferguson has his differences with Khabib Nurmagomedov, but they were brushed aside for a show of respect after the death of the UFC lightweight champion’s father on Friday. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, who has also been a Khabib trainer since he was a child, died of COVID-19-related complications after weeks of …
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The UFC 251 main event has been deflected by the coronavirus, as Gilbert Burns tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of his fight with welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Several people close to the situation informed MMA Junkie on Friday night that Burns (18-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) was withdrawn from …
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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father and coach of undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, died in Moscow, the fighter’s manager Ali Abdelaziz confirmed to ESPN. The elderly Nurmagomedov had been hospitalized in Moscow since May, when he was diagnosed with coronavirus. He also underwent cardiac surgery for a pre-existing condition further …
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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father of UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has died, according to reports from Russia on Friday morning. He was 57 years old. In April Nurmagomedov Sr. was initially admitted to a hospital with symptoms of pneumonia and was subsequently transferred to a military hospital after his condition worsened. …
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Dan Hooker knew why he signed up, win or lose, against Dustin Poirier. After traveling from New Zealand to Las Vegas to fight in last weekend’s UFC main event on ESPN 12, Hooker knew he would have to spend two weeks in mandatory isolation on his return. However, that doesn’t …
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