Famous MMA fighter attacked with weapons in Russia.

In the capital of Dagestan, an attack occurred on the famous mixed martial artist Timur Khizriev. Two men with traumatic weapons attacked the athlete in a parking lot.

The incident happened in the city center when Khizriev approached his car. The assailants ran up from behind and started shooting. The fighter managed to react, knocked one of the attackers down, and fled, avoiding serious injuries.

What is known about the attackers and the investigation

The criminals escaped in a 'Lada Priora' car. The police are searching for them using the operational plan 'Intercept'. There are no official comments from Khizriev yet, but he was not injured during the attack and may soon make a statement.