Chael Sonnen’s comments come after confirmation that Islam Makhachev will vacate his lightweight title and move up to ...

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.

In his reply, the former UFC fighter noted that 'The American Gangster' has a particular aversion to Russian, especially Dagestani, athletes, and said: "He is a Russian/Dagestan wrestling hater ...

During an interview on Daniel Cormier’s YouTube channel, Islam Makhachev attempted to convince the former two-weight champion to send his son to Dagestan to improve his wrestling. The pound-for ...

“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.