Baku, September 14, 2025
Seven-time world champion and three-time European champion in kickboxing, Alim Nabiev, has made a spectacular debut in mixed martial arts.
According to Report, Nabiev faced Iranian fighter Nejad Vahid in his first bout, held in Baku. The fight ended quickly in the first round, with Nabiev securing a knockout victory to launch his MMA career in style.
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The Azerbaijani fighter is scheduled to return to the cage on October 25 at the Grand Bellagio tournament in Batumi.
