Khabib Nurmagomedov gets support from Vladimir Putin with UFC star’s dad critical in hospital with coronavirus
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has contacted Khabib Nurmagomedov and promised "the best treatment" for his seriously ill father.
Abdulmanap reportedly suffered a heart attack that was brought on by Covid-19 in Dagestan.
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He was placed in a coma, and after waking he is reportedly "unable to talk".
And Khabib's manager Ali Abdelaziz has revealed that Putin has contacted the UFC star to pass on his best wishes for his father's full recovery.
Speaking to , Abdelaziz said: “The president reached out to him a couple of times.
“It makes us a little bit at ease, but everything’s in Allah’s hands and we can get all the help we can."
Abdelaziz also confirmed that Putin has promised Abdulmanap would receive the best medical care.
He told : “He has promised Khabib’s father will receive the best medical treatment available.
“Khabib’s No 1 message to people around the world right now is to stay at home, to prevent the spread of coronavirus.”
He has promised Khabib’s father will receive the best medical treatment available
Khabib's manager Ali Abdelaziz on Putin
Putin has pledged unprecedented aid to the Dagestan region of Russia which is described as having a "catastrophe" dealing with the pandemic.
reports that Dagestan has become "the perfect breeding ground" for the virus and that "its health care is one of the country’s worst-funded".
Russia say their death count from the virus is at 2,837, but scientists say that not enough deaths are being registered as being from Covid-19.
UFC Lightweight champion Khabib was rocked last week when his dad and trainer was rushed to a Moscow hospital after suffering heart complications as a result of the virus.
The 31-year-old Dagestan star has lifted the lid on the devastation caused by the Covid-19 outbreak on those nearest and dearest to him.
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During an Instagram live chat overnight, Nurmagomedov confirmed Abdulmanap is still “very serious condition” and explained: “This virus has very seriously affected his heart, since he had a heart operation a year ago.
“He's had surgery again. He's in a difficult situation, very difficult.
“We ask Allah to return him to us. Thank you very much to everyone who writes, who sends their support. May Allah help us all.
“In my personal case, I’ve had more than 20 people sick from my family."
UFC legends including Conor McGregor, Tony Ferguson and Dana White are among the long-list of stars to wish Abdulmanap a speedy recovery.
McGregor, who lost to Khabib in 2018, tweeted: "Praying for the recovery of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.
"A man responsible for more world champions, across multiple fighting disciplines, than we even know.
"A true martial genius! Very saddened upon hearing this news."
