Khabib Nurmagomedov responded to his father's death via Instagram

UFC reigning champion Khabib Nurmagomedov posted for the first time on Instagram after his father's death.

"And your Lord has decreed that you not worship except Him, and to parents, good treatment. Whether one or both of them reach old age [while] with you, say not to them [so much as], "uff," and do not repel them but speak to them a noble word.

I will miss you father. You were not only a parent but also a friend, brother, and coach. You taught me everything. I hope you were happy with me because parents' satisfaction is the satisfaction of Allah," the athlete from Dagestan wrote.

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov died on July 3, at the age of 57, after a long illness.