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Islam Makhachev Leads Nurmagomedov MMA School at Dagestan’s $100,000 Caspian Cup Wrestball

The two-division UFC champion keeps sharp in a regional hybrid sport during a pause from scheduled title defenses.

Overview

  • Makhachev led the Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov MMA School team in the Caspian Cup Wrestball tournament in Dagestan.
  • In the opening matchup against Tarki Tau, he scored and produced notable defensive stops captured in widely shared clips.
  • Social posts from PAM and Matysek highlighted multiple sequences of Makhachev controlling space, securing takedowns, and finishing chances.
  • His squad included PFL standout Gadzhi Rabadanov and former UFC fighter Zabit Magomedsharipov, who drew enthusiastic attention from fans.
  • The fast-paced sport blends wrestling, rugby, and basketball, and the tournament carries a reported $100,000 grand prize as Makhachev awaits his next UFC bout.