"Iron sharpens iron," "Merab's cooked" - Fans react to Umar Nurmagomedov sparring with Henry Cejudo ahead of Merab Dvalishvili fight at UFC 311

Umar Nurmagomedov's training session with Henry Cejudo has fans talking. A clip of the pair sparring ahead of UFC 311 has been making the rounds on social media, with many curious about the dividends it will pay. After all, Cejudo is a former bantamweight champion and high-level wrestler.

Moreover, 'Triple C' has experience fighting against Merab Dvalishvili, who the Dagestani star will challenge for the 135-pound title. So, it is only natural for fans to praise Nurmagomedov's willingness to train with the best in an effort to dethrone the division's newly minted champion.

Check out Umar Nurmagomedov sparring with Henry Cejudo:

One fan pointed out that Nurmagomedov has trained with not just Cejudo but another former UFC champion in all-time great flyweight and arguable MMA GOAT Demetrious Johnson.

"Henry and DJ? Merab's cooked"

Another fan joked that Nurmagomedov's desire to train with all-time great fighters could land him in a training room with Jon Jones.

"Who's next Jon Jones"

Others, though, praised Nurmagomedov for training with the best of the best in a bid to improve as a fighter.

"Iron sharpens iron this is as high-level as it gets"

Not everyone received the clip positively, with one fan commenting:

"This might be a bad thing to Umar. CCC circles are notorious for taking L's left and right"

A collage of fan reactions can be seen below:

Fan reactions to Nurmagomedov training with Cejudo

With just a little over a month until UFC 311, Nurmagomedov will continue to work hard to give himself the best possible chance at dethroning Dvalishvili, with whom he has been embroiled in a feud.

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The bad blood between Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili has peaked

Not only is Umar Nurmagomedov doing everything in his power to equip himself best to defeat Merab Dvalishvilii, but the two men have also engaged in psychological warfare. In fact, after the UFC 311 promotional press conference, both men almost came to blows in a backstage confrontation.

Check out Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili's confrontation:

Dvalishvili feels that Nurmagomedov has disrespected him by accusing him of ducking him. Meanwhile, Nurmagomedov has been outraged by Dvalishvili's continued dismissal of him as an undeserving title challenger. This has culminated in a heated feud that will reach a fever pitch at the pre-fight presser.