Three participants of the mass brawl in Dzerzhinsk have been placed under house arrest.

      On May 22, 2026, at 20:04, Incidents Three participants in a fight outside the karaoke club "Khali-gali" in Dzerzhinsk have been placed under house arrest, reported the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Nizhny Novgorod region. The conflict occurred early in the morning on May 17 on Tsiolkovsky Avenue. Young men, one of whom is an MMA fighter, brutally beat two local residents (a video with horrific footage was published on social media. — Ed. note). A criminal case has been initiated under the article "Hooliganism." The suspects are 18, 19, and 20 years old. They face up to seven years in prison. The Minister of Sports of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Dmitry Kabailo, commented on the situation. He called such behavior unacceptable and reminded the heads of all private sports organizations that the mental training of athletes is just as important as physical training. The editorial team also reached out for a comment from the first Russian UFC champion Oleg Taktarov, but he refused to evaluate the actions of the young athlete. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+