Mixing The Martial Arts

Mixing The Martial Arts

Umar vs Song: Dagestani Defense & Shooting To The Rear Hip

Why Umar Nurmagomedov’s striking hurts his ability to wrestle.

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Mixing Martial Arts
Aug 31, 2026
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  1. The Dagestani System

  2. Why Didn’t Umar Just Take Him Down?

  3. Shooting To The Rear Hip

  4. Why Doesn’t This Happen To The Other Dagestanis?

While the Nurmagomedovs are famous for their oppressive wrestling, their takedown entries have always been messy. That was never an issue for Khabib, as his relentless pressure gave him countless opportunities to run opponents o…

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