Terrifying CCTV captures moment MMA world champion Timur Khizriev is shot five times before he's rushed to hospital
Khizriev, who hails from the Russian republic of Dagestan, was ambushed by two gunmen in his homeland while unpacking a car.
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MMA champ Timur Khizriev was shot five times by gunmen in Dagestan
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He wrestled with one attacker and was later taken to hospital
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The gunmen fled the scene of the crime
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Crazy video shows the moment one man charges up to Khizriev, 29, who has his back turned, before blasting point-blank shots into his body.
A second gunman then approaches as Khizriev, an unbeaten featherweight MMA champion in the Professional Fighters League, astonishingly manages to grapple with his first assailant.
A wild fight then ensues, with the second shooter firing off more bullets as Khizriev rolls around on the floor with the first aggressor.
The video ends with both gunmen fleeing the scene, leaving Khizriev in agony on the ground.
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He was immediately rushed to hospital after being shot five times.
And Khizriev is now under strict medical care, although his life is not in danger.
Fans reacted with distress on social media as they flocked online.
One said: 'How tf did he survive that?'
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Another declared: 'Dude, he still got the takedown after getting shot.'
One noted: 'Most impressive takedown of the year.'
Conor McGregor's brutal KO named as UFC star's favourite moment
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Khizriev is a featherweight champ in the Professional Fighters League
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He has won all 18 of his bouts in MMA
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Another added: 'May he have a speedy recovery.'
It remains to be seen if Khizriev competes in MMA again after his gunshot horror.
The ace boasts an amazing professional record of 18 wins from 18 fights.
His most recent victory came in November when he defeated Brendan Loughnane in Saudi Arabia.
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