Azerbaijani athletes successfully competed at the MMA World Championship held in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
According to "Report", Adil Abuzarov (61.2 kg) won a gold medal and Muhammad Niftullayev (65.8 kg) won a silver medal in the U-18 age group.
In the U-21 category, Elvin Gurbanov (56.7 kg), Ali Sharifov (74.9 kg) and Miramin Mirheydarzade (70.3 kg) won silver medals.
Among adults, Sardar Sardarly (65.8 kg) and Nihad Guliyev (74.9 kg) won gold medals, and Tofig Niftaliyev (120.2 kg) won a bronze medal.