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Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov, born September 20, 1988, is a former professional mixed martial artist from Russia. He competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight division, and he held the title from April 2018 to March 2021, making him the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has managed to transcend ethnic complexities and become one of Russia’s most popular sportsmen. The Russian superstar is often cited as the greatest lightweight fighter in UFC history, after he retired with a perfect 29-0 record and remained undefeated throughout his professional career, including 13 fights in the UFC.

Who are Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Parents?

Khabib Nurmagomedova is the son of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov who doubles as his co ach until he died in 2020. His mother’s name isn’t known but based on what he has said about her, she played a very important role in bringing him up and his career.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Dad: Who is Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father?

Abdulmanap Magomedovich Nurmagomedov born December 10, 1962, died July 3, 2020, was a Russian military veteran, former judoka, and martial arts coach. In September 2019, he was named the country’s most successful combat sambo coach by the Russian record books. He was best known as the father and trainer of retired UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and the trainer of current UFC lightweight champion Islam Makachev.

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was born in the village of Sil’di in the Tumadinsky district. He graduated from Poltava University of Economics and Trade in 1987 with a degree in Accounting and Economics. He had two sons, Magomed and Khabib, and a daughter, Amina. He, like many Dagestan children, began his sports career with freestyle wrestling, which he practiced from an early age. While serving in the Soviet Army, he began practicing judo and sambo.

His first major success as a coach came when his younger brother Nurmagomed Nurmagomedov won the 1992 World Sambo Championships with Ukraine. During his coaching career, he coached a total of 18 world champions. In late April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Russia, Nurmagomedov was admitted to Makhachkala City Hospital No. 2 with bilateral pneumonia caused by COVID-19.

After being flown by private jet to Moscow in early May, his condition deteriorated rapidly and he died of complicati ons from COVID-19 on July 3, 2020. He was 57 years old. He was buried in his native village on 4 July. After his death, his son Khabib announced his retirement from mixed martial arts after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. The battle he dedicated to the memory of his father.

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What does Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Dad Do for a living?

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was a Russian military veteran, former judoka, and martial arts coach.

As a coach, he trained Khabib Nurmagomedov (Former UFC Lightweight Champion, Two-time WCSF Sambo World Champion), Islam Makhachev (Current UFC Lightweight Champion, 2016 FIAS Combat Sambo World Champion), Usman Nurmagomedov (Current Bellator Lightweight Champion), Movlid Khaybulaev (2021 (Current) PFL Featherweight World Champion), Sultan Aliev (Two-time FIAS Combat Sambo World Champion, Formerly competed in UFC and Bellator from 2011 to 2019), Ikram Aliskerov (Brave Combat Federation Middleweight, 2016 FIAS Combat Sambo World Champion), Magomedrasul Khasbulaev (Current ACA Featherweight Champion, 2010 WCSF Sambo World Champion), Shamil Zavurov (Former M-1 Global Welterweight World Champion, Three-time WCSF Sambo World Champion), Rustam Khabilov (Bellator Welterweight, 2007 WCSF Sambo World Champion), Tagir Ulanbekov (UFC Flyweight), Abubakar Nurmagomedov (UFC Welterweight), Zubaira Tukhugov (UFC Featherweight), Umar Nurmagomedov (UFC Bantamweight, 2015 WCSF Sambo World Champion), Islam Mamedov (Bellator Lightweight), Gadzhi Rabadanbov (Bellator Featherweight), and Saygid Izagakhmaev – (ONE Championship Welterweight).

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Mom: Who is Khabib Nurmagomedov’s mother?

The mother of Khabib isn’t known but he never stops speaking about how she encourages him with her words by telling him not to come home when he lost a fight and the role she played in his retirement as he made a promise to her never to fight again.

From the little Khabib has said about his mother, she is known to influence her son positively and since she thinks it’s time for him to retire, she made him promise her never to fight again and that is a promise Khabib is never going to break.

What does Khabib Nurmagomedov’s mom Do for a living?

Just like his wife Patimat, we don’t know what Khabib’s mother do or did for a living to support the family.

Does Khabib Nurmagomedov have siblings?

Khabib Nurmagomedov has two siblings, one older brother, Magomed, and one younger sister, Amina. Khabib’s siblings are unrelated to the UFC even though his older brother was a wrestler, he has three cousins who have competed in the UFC as well as other promotions.

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