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Shock: 15-Year-Old MMA World Champion Murdered

Published January 13, 2026, 15:19
Shock: 15-Year-Old MMA World Champion Murdered

15-year-old MMA world champion Muhammadali Saduloev has been murdered in Tajikistan during a stabbing attack. The incident occurred in an internet cafe, where Saduloev was involved in a fight with his peers. During the altercation, he was stabbed in the chest, resulting in fatal injuries. Saduloev had won the gold medal at the 2024 IMMAF Youth World Championships, representing Tajikistan. The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) expressed its deep sorrow over his death and extended condolences to his family, friends, and the national MMA federation of the country. The police of Tajikistan have made two arrests and are continuing their investigations to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident. Two other people were injured during the fight and are hospitalized.