In a disturbing incident in Derbent, Dagestan, Vidadi Mardanov, who led the NFC martial arts league and has earned multiple world titles in grappling and jiu-jitsu, reportedly died following a violent confrontation. The details emerged through a report circulated by DEA News, outlining subsequent events surrounding the clash.
Investigators say the confrontation began as a mass brawl involving residents of Makhachkala and Derbent. During the meleé, an individual among the combatants discharged several shots at the ground using a hunting rifle. One ricochet or surface bounce caused a lethal trajectory that struck a 36-year-old Derbent resident, who died instantly at the scene. A local official cited these findings as part of an ongoing inquiry.
The incident prompted a judicial inquiry to examine all aspects of the altercation, identify participants, and determine potential culpability. Authorities are reviewing security footage, witness statements, and ballistic reports to piece together the sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting.
Additionally, reports indicated that a 27-year-old Derbent resident was detained on suspicion of involvement in the crime. Authorities decided to impose a pretrial detention measure while the investigation continues, signaling the seriousness with which the case is being treated by regional law enforcement and the judiciary.
Earlier, there were unconfirmed reports about the death of a veteran football figure from Spain, Amancio Amaro, noted as a European champion at 84 years old. These claims could not be verified in connection with the current investigation and have not been corroborated by official channels or local authorities at this time.