Tajik Athlete Becomes World Champion in a Mixed Martial Arts Tournament
Read also
DUSHANBE, 01.02.2022 (NIAT Khovar) – Tajik fighter Asadbek Mannonov became the world champion in mixed martial arts (MMA) among adults and juniors in the +120 kg weight category.
Mannonov defeated Russian Dmitry Babaev In the semi-finals, and beat Ukrainian Mikita Tsibulya in the final.
He showed one of the most spectacular fights and became the first world champion of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) from Tajikistan.
Mannonov noted that for him this is the highest achievement. According to him, other Tajiks who participated in the competition also showed decent results.
“This win is for my country, my family and for me!” the athlete emphasized.
Other Tajik athletes Behruz Khurshedzoda (70 kg), Kosim Sardorov (77 kg) and Jovidon Mahmudov (77 kg) won silver medals.
Bronze medals were awarded to Yokubjon Safarov, Muhammad Salohiddinov and Bakhtiyor Husainov.
Tajikistan Ends 2024 in 104th place in the FIFA Ranking
Tajik U-17 Football Team Gets in Basket 2 for 2025 Asian Cup Draw
Six Tajik Judokas to Attend the Russian Judo Tour Tournament
Tajikistan to Kick Off 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers with Home Match against East Timor
Gela Shekiladze Comments on the Results of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Obid Jebov Wins Bronze Medal at the Tokyo Grand Slam 2024
Tajik Team Knows Opponents at the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers
Tajik Swimmers to Take Part in World Swimming Championships in Budapest
Tajik Team Ranks 104th in the New FIFA Ranking
Number of Sports Facilities in Tajikistan Increased by 9 Times
Tajik Boxer Davlat Boltaev Wins a Bronze Medal at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games
Temur Rahimov Wins a Bronze Medal at the Paris 2024 Summer Olimpic Games
