MMA fighter dies after confrontation with nightclub security in Uzbekistan
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Jamshid Kenzhayev, a 25-year-old mixed martial arts fighter, died in hospital after an August 8 confrontation with security at a local nightclub in Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital city.
According to reports from the scene, a confrontation between Kenzhayev and the security staff of the Aurum 898 nightclub in the Yunusabad district of Tashkent ensued after the fighter was allegedly found to be carrying a knife while attempting to gain entry.
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In the ensuing brawl Kenzhayev was stabbed, apparently with his own knife. The suspect of the fatal attack was detained the following day and now is facing criminal charges.
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Kenzhayev was a former national team freestyle wrestler who had represented Uzbekistan in the Asian Games.
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Footage of the attack is available online. Be warned, it is graphic.
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