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Dagestani UFC Fighters’ names: what do they mean?

The Meaning Behind Dagestani UFC Fighters’ Names If you’ve followed the UFC in recent years, you’ve probably noticed the rise of fighters with names ending in ‘-ov’ or ‘-ev’. Names like Magomedov, Makhachev, Nurmagomedov—but what do these names actually mean? And why do so many of them sound similar? Dagestan, a republic in Russia, is […]

Dagestan: World’s Toughest UFC Fighters… How?

The Dagestani Formula for MMA Greatness If you’ve been following the UFC in recent years, you’ve probably noticed one undeniable truth—Dagestani fighters are taking over. From the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov to current champions like Islam Makhachev, these warriors have redefined dominance inside the octagon. But what makes fighters from this small Russian republic so incredibly

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