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 ...

Wrestling is not just a sport in Dagestan, it is a way of life. Children grow up idolizing local champions, and schools incorporate wrestling into daily routines.

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 ...

A major presence in Maddalena’s fight camp for UFC 315 was decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Craig Jones. Thanks in part to Jones’s advising, Maddalena was able to stuff most of Muhammad’s takedown ...

“In Dagestan, guys really want to be fighters ... and you drive for like an hour and a half to wrestling practice, and sometimes you can’t make it because it’s so far away or whatever ...

particularly in wrestling, which is deeply rooted in the region’s heritage. Meanwhile, through charitable efforts and community initiatives, Khabib has contributed to Dagestan’s social welfare ...

Wrestling forces you to look within so ... In my career, I’ve traveled to places like Russia, Dagestan, Iran, Georgia, and Ukraine. A lot of the places I go, the majority of people are Muslim.