BREAKING NEWS: UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov's father 'dies aged just 57 of complications from coronavirus' in Moscow hospital, announces Chechen leader, after undergoing emergency surgery for heart attack following Covid-19 diagnosis

• Khabib Nurmagomedov's father suffered heart attack after getting coronavirus
• He then had complications stemming from infection and has died aged 57
• The news was revealed online by controversial Cechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov
• He wrote: 'Sad news reached me, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov left this world'

Khabib Nurmagomedov's father Abdulmanap has died in hospital after complications from an infection stemming from coronavirus.

The legendary trainer had been hospitalised in Moscow for weeks after suffering a heart attack following his contraction of Covid-19.

His death was announced by Cechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, as reported by RT, with a message which read: 'Sad news reached me, friends, that Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov had left this world.

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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov (left), father of UFC star Khabib (right) has 'died in hospital'

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The legendary coach was unofficially called 'Father of Dagestan MMA' and had a huge impact

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'From all Chechen people I offer sincere condolences to the family of Abdulmanap! He left us, leaving behind a good name and raising a worthy generation!'

Abdulmanap fell ill back in April with pneumonia-like symptoms and his condition deteriorated. 

He was then flown to hospital in Moscow where he tested positive for coronavirus and then suffered a heart attack before undergoing bypass surgery.