Zabit Magomedsharipov and Umar Nurmagomedov tested each other in a wrestling session. Video footage was shared of the two fighters training together. The post suggested that Zabit still demonstrates strong grappling skills. No context was provided about whether this was preparation for upcoming fights or general training.
Video footage circulating on social media captured Zabit Magomedsharipov and Umar Nurmagomedov engaged in a wrestling session together, offering a rare glimpse of two of Russia's most talented fighters sharing the mat.
Magomedsharipov, 35, carries an 18-1-0 professional record and has long been considered one of the most complete fighters to come out of the post-Soviet MMA scene. Standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, the featherweight trains out of Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu and brings a well-rounded offensive game to everything he does. His numbers reflect that versatility, averaging 4.89 significant strikes per minute alongside an impressive 5.22 takedowns per 15 minutes. The footage, according to the post accompanying it, suggested he continues to show sharp grappling ability.
Sharing the mat with him was Umar Nurmagomedov, the 30-year-old bantamweight ranked second in his division with a 20-1-0 record. Training out of Eagles MMA, Nurmagomedov stands five-foot-eight with a 69-inch reach and has built a reputation as one of the sharpest technical grapplers in the sport today. He averages 4.03 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands 56 percent of his significant strikes, a mark that reflects both his accuracy and his ability to set up grappling sequences from the clinch.
Why it matters
- Magomedsharipov has been inactive and his involvement in serious training sessions signals continued engagement with the sport
- Nurmagomedov is ranked second at bantamweight, making any detail about his preparation and training partners relevant to the division
- The stylistic overlap between the two — both high-volume wrestlers with strong striking — makes the session a meaningful test for each fighter
- No official context was provided with the footage, leaving the purpose of the session, whether fight camp or general preparation, unclear
