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Dagestani MMA fighter shot dead over land dispute

A Dagestani former MMA fighter was shot dead by two gunmen in Khasavyurt, Dagestan following a an alleged dispute over a plot of land.

Shamil Abdulmuslimov was killed by two gunmen who were later identified as a local father, Murgamudin Muradisov, and his son. The incident took place following an argument with the fighter over a piece of land, which led to the eventual shooting.

Muradisov was captured on camera arrived at a local restaurant armed with a semi-automatic rifle. He stormed into the restaurant and opened fire on the Abdulmuslimov before attacking members of the fighter’s entourage with his weapon.