The Ibragimov family moved from Dagestan to England with their sights on university - but they are excelling in sport instead ...

Alibeg Rasulov is by no means a passive fighter inside the cage, and that aggressive nature was borne out of the environment moment he grew up in. The undefeated mauler is a product of Dagestan's ...

The mixed martial arts community has heavily scrutinized Ciryl Gane’s grappling ability following his decisive defeat to Jon Jones at UFC 285. Gane succumbed to a guillotine choke two minutes into the ...

The one-liners of Islam Makhachev have become a staple in the fight community, loved for their mix of fun and banter. From calling out a show producer mid-interview to challenging King Kong, Makhachev ...

MAKHACHKALA, Russia — Dagestan, a mostly Muslim region in the south of Russia on the northwest coast of the Caspian Sea, is known for the stark beauty of its mountain landscapes, for its many small ...

The recent comment of Khabib Nurmagomedov about Dagestan having superior skills to Ireland has definitely ruffled some feathers, especially among Irish fans. His statement has sparked reactions from ...

Well aware of Russia's rich history of former and current MMA legends, Ankalaev can enter his own name into the conversation Saturday at UFC 282. Dagestan is about to add another champion to its ranks ...

MAKHACHKALA, Russia - The Interior Ministry says the deputy sports minister of Russia's violence-plagued Dagestan, a former silver medallist in wrestling, has been shot to death in the republic's ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — It’s easy, self-serving and—who knows?—perhaps even right for Russia to blame the U.S. for its belligerent image, massive doping scandal and frustrating inability to dominate the ...

MOSCOW (AP) -- Riot police had to be sent in when a scuffle erupted after a Russian Wrestling Championships bout. Viktor Lebedev of Russia’s northern region of Yakutia on Friday beat Ismail Musukayev ...

Islam Makhachev has vacated his UFC lightweight title to move up and compete in the welterweight division. This decision has drawn reactions from Chael Sonnen, who also caught the attention of Josh ...