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15-Year-Old MMA World Champion Stabbed to Death After Fight

Published January 13, 2026, 19:05
15-Year-Old MMA World Champion Stabbed to Death After Fight

Muhammadali Saduloev, a 15-year-old MMA world champion, has died after being stabbed in Tajikistan. The incident occurred at an internet cafe, where Saduloev was involved in a fight with his peers. During the altercation, one of the individuals involved allegedly stabbed Saduloev in the chest, causing fatal injuries. Two other people were also injured in the same incident and are hospitalized. The Tajikistani Police have made two arrests and are continuing their investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the incident. Saduloev had won a gold medal at the 2024 IMMAF Youth World Championships, representing Tajikistan. The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) expressed its deep sadness over the death of the young athlete and extended condolences to his family, friends, and the Tajikistan MMA Federation. The death of Saduloev has shocked the world of mixed martial arts, as he was a talented athlete with a bright future.