Zabit Magomedsharipov and Umar Nurmagomedov tested each other in a wrestling session, according to a post shared on social media. The post includes commentary suggesting that Zabit still demonstrates strong grappling skills despite his time away from competition. Both fighters are known for their wrestling backgrounds and technical abilities. The training session appears to have been informal but competitive in nature. No further details about the location or duration of the session were provided in the post.
A social media post has revealed that Zabit Magomedsharipov and Umar Nurmagomedov recently shared a wrestling session together, offering a rare glimpse of the long-inactive featherweight prospect back on the mats alongside one of the sport's rising stars.
Magomedsharipov, 35, carries an 18-1-0 professional record and built a reputation as one of the most dynamic fighters in the featherweight division before stepping away from competition. The Russian, who trains out of Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu, has always been equally dangerous on the feet and on the ground. His career numbers reflect that balance — he averaged 4.89 significant strikes per minute alongside 5.22 takedowns per 15 minutes, a combination that few fighters at any level can match. Commentary accompanying the post suggested his grappling remains sharp despite the extended absence.
Nurmagomedov, meanwhile, is very much active and ranked second in the UFC bantamweight division. The 30-year-old Eagles MMA product holds a 20-1-0 record and has established himself as one of the most complete fighters in his weight class. He lands 3.86 significant strikes per minute at a remarkable 56 percent accuracy, while also averaging 4.03 takedowns per 15 minutes. His wrestling pedigree runs deep, consistent with the tradition associated with fighters from the Dagestan region of Russia.
Why it matters
- Magomedsharipov's grappling activity fuels renewed speculation about a potential return to competition
- Nurmagomedov benefits from high-level training partners who can challenge him ahead of future title contention
- A session between two elite Orthodox wrestlers with identical national backgrounds underlines the depth of Russian MMA talent development
- Magomedsharipov's takedown rate of 5.22 per 15 minutes suggests he remains a credible drilling partner even without recent fight experience
