WATCH: Russian basketball players become viral as they suplex one another on the floor

The sport, which is played in Russia, combines aspects of basketball, rugby, and wrestling to produce one of the world's most distinctive games. Games are played on a standard basketball floor, however, the main distinction is that contact is permitted. It is played on a padded court, and participants wear elbow and knee pads to prevent injury.

There are free throws for shooting fouls and a three-point line, but there is no traveling in wrestling. The game also begins with wrestling to determine who will have possession rather than a jump ball. The sport has grown in popularity in Russia, and there is even a professional competition called the International Wrestball Competition.

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Teams can have up to six players on the floor, but a maximum of 13 players can participate. The game does not include dribbling, which is the act of bouncing the ball while running. Players are also not allowed to use helmets, knee pads, or elbow protection, though they are typically declined. The sport, like most mental things, has its roots in Russia, where a professional league consisting of 22 teams plays it. It's regarded by many as one of the hardest and most physically taxing sports available.

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Matches are streamed on their own YouTube channel, and it is claimed to be gaining popularity throughout Eastern Europe. However, the utilization of German suplexes in wrestling has piqued viewers' interest on social media. It appears that suplexing an opponent is permissible, and players must remove their shirts before doing so.

Khabib Nurmagomedov also plays in free time

Furthermore, players are grabbed and dumped on their heads without even having possession of the ball, which has left viewers astounded. The violence of the sport drew former UFC lightweight world champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in, and he frequently played with friends in Dagestan during his free time. The physical character of the sport, along with the necessity for rapid reactions and reflexes, made it an effective training tool for wrestlers and mixed martial artists. While Khabib may never return to the Octagon, he may soon be seen on a wrestling court in Dagestan, as the sport gains popularity.