Overview

• Khizriev underwent surgery and remains in stable condition with no risk to his life, his management has confirmed.
• CCTV footage shows two masked gunmen firing five rubber bullets from a traumatic pistol at point-blank range as he exited his vehicle, and he briefly grappled one attacker before they fled.
• Dagestan authorities have opened a criminal investigation but have yet to make any arrests or publicly determine a motive for the attack.
• The shooting has reignited concerns over security challenges facing high-profile athletes in Makhachkala’s residential districts.
• The MMA community has rallied around Khizriev with widespread social media messages of support and prayers for his recovery.