The Dagestani is also passionate about soccer ... The current No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter excelled in his country's flagship sport, although he was far from his current weight.

Bantamweight prospect Vinicius Oliveira made it three wins in a row with a win over Said Nurmagomedov at UFC Saudi Arabia. It ...

The 26-year-old Russian will defends his Bellator MMA lightweight crown opposite surging Irish contender Paul Hughes in the ...

Given the incredible success of the four Dagestan-born fighters across elite MMA, a new debate has emerged between fans surrounding which one is the most well-rounded and talented, along with ...

The UFC lightweight division has long been ruled by the Dagestani champion, Islam Makhachev. However, despite several fighters trying to dethrone the champion, Makhachev has remained as the ...

Nurmagomedov primarily coaches fighters from his native Dagestan. He also trains and shares his knowledge at the AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) gym in California, in addition to learning more ...

Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov and top contender Paul Hughes will clash in one of 2025’s early blockbuster fights on Saturday in Dubai. But mere hours before the top lightweights ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s training camps in Dagestan are nothing short of the most gruelling in combat sport. Top level fighters including UFC world champions have bemoaned the intensity that is ...

It’s no surprise to see Nurmagmedov in this position, however. Dagestani fighters have left their mark on the sport over the last decade and don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.

"Ireland don't have fighters, brother... Paul Hughes and Conor [McGregor]. And who else?" Khabib said. Dagestan's Usman Nurmagomedov battles Ireland's Paul Hughes in the main event on the card ...