Conor McGregor has reached out to bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov after his father was placed in an induced coma. The UFC lightweight champion's dad Abdulmanap, who doubles as his coach, was taken to hospital earlier this month with suspected pneumonia.
He tested negative for Covid-19 but his condition has deteriorated since then and his situation is now critical. Upon hearing the news, McGregor 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, [I am] very saddened upon hearing this news tonight.
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