Azerbaijan
Baku to host UFC fights through 2028 after signing multi-year deal
The deal follows the Azerbaijani debut of the premier fighting championship in 2025.
MMA
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North Ossetia–Alania
MMA coach in Vladikavkaz accused of assaulting underage girls
At least four individuals are recognised as victims in the case.
Ingushetia
Ingush MMA fighter receives award despite previous sexual violence conviction
Aleksandr Emelianenko was awarded for his contribution to sports development and the training of young athletes.
Chechnya
Breaking: Kadyrov’s son Adam reportedly in critical condition after car accident
The opposition-linked Telegram NIYSO has reported that Khamzat Chimaev died of his injuries.
Chechnya
Opinion | How Kadyrov uses the UFC — and its US stars — to normalise his repressive dictatorship
Ramzan Kadyrov has become notorious for co-opting MMA stars, including those from the US, to polish his justifiably tarnished reputation.
Daghestan
Daghestani MMA fighter arrested in Moscow for ‘desecrating a monument’
According to investigators, Zaur Ismailov used the monument for training purposes.
MMA
Russian UFC champions Yan and Chimaev clash over nationality question
Petr Yan said he wouldn’t recognise Chechen fighter Khamzat Chimaev as a ‘Russian UFC champion’ because he fights under the UAE flag.
