Renowned Russian UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan asserts Dagestan as the world's best location for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) training. He highlights the region's exceptional talent pool, stating that half of Dagestan's population participates in MMA.

Tsarukyan believes that if given an opportunity, eight Dagestani fighters would become UFC champions due to the abundance of skilled individuals dedicated to daily training. His statement underscores the remarkable depth of MMA expertise within Dagestan. Notably, Tsarukyan boasts a distinguished record of 22 victories in 25 MMA bouts, further solidifying his credibility in assessing the region's fighting prowess.