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 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 ...

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev believes Anthony Joshua is a camp in Dagestan away from becoming a huge threat in MMA. Earlier this week, the UFC welterweight champion seemingly attempted to ...

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 ...

Chael Sonnen’s comments come after confirmation that Islam Makhachev will vacate his lightweight title and move up to welterweight later this year. The Russian’s decision to target two-division ...

If Belal Muhammad had to start MMA all over again, he would “go Dagestan two to three years and forget.” The famous term was first used by Muhammad’s close friend and occasional training partner, ...

Islam Makhachev doesn’t think all UFC fighters need to enroll in the “2-3 years Dagestan” project. Makhachev’s advice to Daniel Cormier to send his kids to “Dagestan 2-3 years and forget” has become a ...