Wrestlers Ahmed Tazhudinov and Razambek Zhamalov are currently at a training camp in Kislovodsk alongside Islam Makhachev. The post indicates they are training together at the same facility. The announcement includes references to duplicate content being available on other platforms MAX and VK for those having loading issues. Limited details are provided about the specific nature or duration of the training camp. The gathering suggests continued collaboration between high-level wrestlers and MMA fighters in the Dagestani training system.
Ahmed Tazhudinov and Razambek Zhamalov have joined welterweight champion Islam Makhachev at a training camp in Kislovodsk, Russia, with footage of the session shared across multiple platforms including MAX and VK.
Makhachev, 34, enters the camp as the reigning welterweight champion and the top-ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world. The Russian southpaw carries a 28-1 record and trains out of Eagles MMA. His grappling credentials are well established — he averages 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands strikes at a 58 percent accuracy rate, among the highest in the division. Standing five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach, he has long been regarded as the product of the Dagestani wrestling system that continues to shape elite MMA talent.
Tazhudinov and Zhamalov, both accomplished wrestlers, represent that same tradition. Their presence in Kislovodsk alongside Makhachev points to the ongoing cross-pollination between high-level combat sports athletes that defines training camps within the Dagestani network.
Why it matters
- Makhachev training alongside elite wrestlers reinforces the grappling foundation that has driven his rise to welterweight champion and the top of the pound-for-pound rankings.
- Kislovodsk's altitude and training infrastructure make it a favored destination for serious preparation camps in Russian combat sports.
- The collaboration between MMA and wrestling specialists signals Makhachev continues to invest in the wrestling-centric game plan that defines Eagles MMA's approach.
Specific details about the camp's duration and objectives have not been disclosed.
