Sartovec became the world champion in MMA.
Nukhbek Zainulabiliov won gold at the World Mixed Martial Arts Championship. The tournament was held in Tbilisi and brought together 334 athletes from 67 countries.
The Saratovian competed in the weight category up to 83.9 kilograms. On the way to the title he fought 4 fights and won in the final a fighter from England.
Nokbek is a graduate of the Olympic Reserve School of Martial Arts named after Sultan Akhmarov. His trainer is the famous former martial artist Dzi Dziev.