Seven Azerbaijani MMA fighters to compete at Tbilisi worlds

The Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) World Championships begin today in Tbilisi. Held under the auspices of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), the competition will run from Nov. 1 to 7.

More than 820 athletes from over 60 countries are expected to take part. Men and women will compete in various weight classes.

The first day will feature team registration, a rules briefing and the draw. Bouts will begin on Nov. 2, followed by the round of 16 on Nov. 3, quarterfinals on Nov. 4 and semifinals on Nov. 5.

Finals for athletes aged 18 to 20 will be held on Nov. 6, while the senior finals are scheduled for Nov. 7. The Azerbaijan team will compete under the leadership of MMA Federation President Rovshan Hasanov. The team includes Alakbar Mahmudov, Gabil Alizade, Saleh Jafarov, Ismat Badalov, Hasan Mahammadgazi, Ali Atashov and Elmir Allahverdiyev.