Conor McGregor has a long, storied rivalry with the Nurmagomedov family. On Friday, news surfaced that family patriarch Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, father of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, died in Moscow following a battle with complications stemming from COVID-19. Hours later, McGregor took to Twitter to offer condolences for his bitter rival’s father, calling Abdulmanap a “dedicated supporter of the sport.” “The loss of a father, a coach, and a dedicated supporter of the sport,” McGregor wrote. “Condolences and rest in peace Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.” McGregor’s comments come weeks after he expressed thoughts that Abdulmanap’s illness was potentially a cover-up to deter from his son’s “lack of activity and pulling out of fights.” When Abubakar Nurmagomedov posted an image of McGregor getting choked out, the Irishman harshly responded in the comments
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Conor McGregor offers condolences following death of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov – MMA Junkie