Dagestan has built a reputation as a powerhouse in wrestling and mixed martial arts. This rugged region in the North Caucasus consistently produces world-class fighters who dominate global ...

A mixed martial arts fighter and relatives of a regional official were among the gunmen who carried out attacks on places of worship in Russia’s Dagestan on Sunday, according to local authorities.

Ilia Topuria's 'so-called' spy seems to have come back with a lot of information after training under Islam Makhachev.

He trains at Fight Club Akhmat, where mixed martial arts coach Shamil Alibatyrov is also a part of his training team. A. He was born in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia. Q. Is Magomed Ankalaev ...

The Russian may not be a household name across the world but the reaction that Ankalaev received in Dagestan showed the ... at the highest level in mixed martial arts. With Ankalaev breaking ...

Earlier, reports appeared on social media that one eliminated militants could be MMA fighter Gadjimurad Kagirov - graduate of the Nurmagomedov School MAKHACHKALA, June 28. /TASS/. The police carry ...

Mokaev surprisingly found himself outside of the sport’s leading promotion shortly after his win at UFC 304 in Manchester ...

Islam Makhachev has once more proven his talents go much further than just fighting -- this week bloodying a friend during a game of padel.

I think I could have done a better job in the fight but I'm happy I won. I want to thank my team, Russia, Dagestan, everybody - we have another belt now." Since his UFC debut in 2021, Pereira has ...

Russia's Magomed Ankalaev upsets Alex Pereira to win the light-heavyweight title by unanimous decision at UFC 313 in Las Vegas.