As a practising Muslim, Ankalaev has been observing Ramadan ... will defend his title against Magomed Ankalaev (Getty Images) UFC fighters typically avoid fighting during or immediately after ...

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov spreads the festive cheers as he distributes sweets amongst kids on the ...

Most of the Muslim UFC fighters won't fight during the holy month of Ramadan, though Belal Muhammad and Magomed Ankalaev are exceptions. Muhammad fought Gilbert Burns on short notice at UFC 288 ...

UFC 316 is beginning to take shape as a major event with a lineup that blends title fights and rising stars. Featuring a ...

UFC 313 is here and ... of the holiest parts of the Muslim calendar. He said he broke “a couple of fasting sessions” to drink water in preparation for this fight, but that most of his training ...

However, the Russian fighter did not seem too interested in accepting the challenge. Click on ‘Follow Us’ and get notified of the most viral MMA stories via Google! Follow Us “As a Muslim ...

Albeit, the circumstances could have been better for Ankalaev, a practicing Muslim with Ramadan having started a few days ago. Ankalaev says he asked the UFC to push the date of the fight to not ...