21+ hour, 18+ min ago  (967+ words) Dagestan sends wrestlers to the UFC. Grinders. Chain-wrestling machines who take you down and drown you there. That has been the template for years and it rarely breaks. Then along came a lean kid from a mountain village who would…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (111+ words) Magomed Zaynukov is finally set to make his long-awaited UFC debut. Zaynukov first shot to prominence following his dominant unanimous decision victory over Lucas Caldas on Dana White's Contender Series in October 2025, which earned him a UFC contract. Around the…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (564+ words) However others are internet sensations before they've even stepped into the UFC Octagon. Undefeated Dagestani prospect Magomed Zaynukov somehow managed both. Now, the wait is finally over. The lightweight prospect is set to make his promotional debut next month, giving…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (261+ words) Serbian MMA star Aleksandar Raki" has been a top-ranked contender in the UFC's light heavyweight division ever since his promotional debut in September 2017. His well-rounded striking and grappling skills have helped him earn a spot in the top 15 rankings. The…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (118+ words) Undefeated lightweight Magomed Zaynukov will step into the Octagon for the first time when he meets Damian Rzepecki at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 at Etihad Arena. The 8-0 Zaynukov has stopped five opponents as a pro, an unusual finish rate…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (142+ words) Magomed Zaynukov is booked to make his much-anticipated UFC debut. Magomed 'Wild Chanco' Zaynukov set for UFC debut in Abu Dhabi - Jon Jones reportedly considered as potential foe for Oleksandr Usyk's last fight - Paulo Costa frustrated with delay in booking…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (118+ words) Abus Magomedov called out former UFC champion Israel Adesanya after finishing Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC Baku....

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (210+ words) Abus Magomedov is currently one of the top contenders in the UFC middleweight division. He won four of his six bouts under the Las Vegas-based promotion and now hopes to fast-track his path to a potential title shot. But when…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (169+ words) Ben Whittaker could face Joshua Buatsi, Anthony Yarde, or Willy Hutchinson next after his quick stoppage win in his U. S. debut last weekend. Promoter Eddie Hearn named all three Queensberry fighters as potential opposition for the 29-year-old Olympic silver medalist, who…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (223+ words) Ikram Aliskerov wants a marquee opponent for the UFC's October event in Abu Dhabi after his unanimous decision win over Brunno Ferreira at UFC Baku on Saturday. The Dagestani middleweight controlled Ferreira on the mat and held up in the…...