Rich wrestler from wealthy family didn't agree with the judges decision, attacking the victor while he recovered from the bout
WRESTLING fans were left astonished after the bodyguard of a teen who lost a bout pulled a gun in the middle of a brawl.
Shocking video footage from a tournament in Russia shows the gunman separate the fighting teens.
Rukman Ahmethanov, 17, was furious that he lost a wrestling match that was sponsored by his father’s company.
His father’s oil company is worth millions.
Ahmethanov, in the red unitard, ran to attack his opponent Magomedemin Ibragimov as he was recovering from the match.
The pair started to brawl and Ibragimov managed to push the upset teen across the wrestling mat.
Shocked crowds ran to try and break the youngsters up as the riot moved across the hall.
Ahmethanov’s minder managed to sprint to stop the fight from continuing.
But as the victim was ushered away and the man moves backwards, it is clear that he is holding a gun in his right hand.
He is pushed away from the large group of people as the gun swings in his free hand.
But the gunman soon pockets the weapon.
Local news in Stary Oskol named the man as Aslanbek Ahmethanov.
The entire tournament was cancelled because of the brawl.
Victim Magomedemin Ibragimov said: "After the fight was over and I won, he jumped on me.
"His father's security decided to protect him. They seem to be millionaires."
Russian Wrestling Federation president Mikhail Mamiashvili said: "This is a terrible, intolerable situation."
He added: "We are not only shocked by it, but believe that it should not happen in the future.
"The Russian Wrestling Federation will lead an internal investigation, as a result of which the initiator of the fight will get a lifelong disqualification.
"Such behaviour shows no self-respect, but also to the children who attended the competition."
Wrestling fan Igor Nikolaevich commented: "It is appalling that the behaviour of the Chechens becomes a norm in our society.
"They’ve simply realised that they can do whatever they want, as they have their President Ramsan Kadyrov, who will take care of it.";
A fan called Ivan said: "This is far from being in the sporting spirit."
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