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UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 Staff Predictions

Yesterday, there was a press conference to help promote this weekend’s UFC 261 extravaganza, and we’ve got some staff picks from the team here at MMANews.com to help get you even more ready for the big event! In the main event of UFC 261, K…

Yesterday, there was a press conference to help promote this weekend’s UFC 261 extravaganza, and we’ve got some staff picks from the team here at MMANews.com to help get you even more ready for the big event! In the main event of UFC 261, Kamaru Usman will look to follow through on his promise to […]

Ten Dagestani MMA Fighters Nobody Knows About

DagestaniIn recent years, We’ve seen various countries across the world take MMA by storm and make their presence felt. In the early 2000’s, Brazil seemed to have taken over the UFC, with Vitor Belfort, Anderson Silva, Shogun Rua, Jose Aldo and many more all reigning as champion during that time. Recently, we’ve seen an influx […]

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In recent years, We’ve seen various countries across the world take MMA by storm and make their presence felt.

In the early 2000’s, Brazil seemed to have taken over the UFC, with Vitor Belfort, Anderson Silva, Shogun Rua, Jose Aldo and many more all reigning as champion during that time.

Recently, we’ve seen an influx of fighters from Poland with Jan Blachowicz and Joanna Jedrzejczyk becoming champions in Recent years. 
In 2019 the Nigerian takeover began with Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya becoming champions. Recently, Francis Ngganou joined them with his win over Stipe Miocic.

Now in 2021, we may very well be set to witness the ‘Dagestani Takeover’ as there are many highly skilled fighters coming up in the ranks across the world, in many divisions.

The below video outlines the top 10 fighters from Dagestan that may one day become UFC Champions.

This video is from the MMA Underground YouTube channel which covers the most talented and unknown up-and-coming MMA prospects.

Who will be the next Dagestani UFC champion?

Does Jon Jones Need More Bargaining Power With The UFC?

Jon Jones is sitting atop the pound-for-pound rankings on the official UFC website, so why isn’t he getting paid like it? It is no secret that Jones hasn’t been happy with his financial relationship with the UFC over the past several years. He is const…

Jon Jones is sitting atop the pound-for-pound rankings on the official UFC website, so why isn’t he getting paid like it? It is no secret that Jones hasn’t been happy with his financial relationship with the UFC over the past several years. He is constantly asking to be paid more on social media despite being […]

7 Takeaways from UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2

UFC 260  featured a rematch between two titans in the heavyweight division between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. Ngannou showed that he corrected all his faults to become the heavyweight champion of the world and what lies next for him, will o…

UFC 260  featured a rematch between two titans in the heavyweight division between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. Ngannou showed that he corrected all his faults to become the heavyweight champion of the world and what lies next for him, will only add to his great story. There was a lot to take away from […]

UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou 2 Staff Predictions

Tomorrow night at UFC 260, undisputed heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic will defend his title against Francis Ngannou in one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights of all time. Also in action will be former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley taking o…

Tomorrow night at UFC 260, undisputed heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic will defend his title against Francis Ngannou in one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights of all time. Also in action will be former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley taking on Vicente Luque in the co-main event and the new season of “The Suga Show” kicking […]

Is The UFC’s Return To Packed Arenas Too Soon?

The UFC has been leading the world of sports in holding events throughout the worldwide pandemic. When the world first shut down, it was the UFC that found a way to continue before all other sporting organizations. Because of their commitment to the he…

The UFC has been leading the world of sports in holding events throughout the worldwide pandemic. When the world first shut down, it was the UFC that found a way to continue before all other sporting organizations. Because of their commitment to the health and safety of their employees, the past year has actually been […]