This Russian security guard appeared to be in the middle of a nightmare situation as two huge thugs started causing trouble on his watch, but when they became violent, he responded with ruthless efficiency.

The incident took place at a Russian supermarket, with the smartly dressed security guard in the suit already attempting to usher the troublemakers away from a checkout desk as the CCTV footage begins.

Standing between them, it’s evident that the guard is not only outnumbered, but is also outsized by the two taller, heavily built hoodlums, and unfortunately for him it seems that they have no intention of leaving the store quietly.

Things start to get heated as the brown haired lout in the black puffer jacket mouths off at the guard and then shoves him.

The guard responds by grabbing at his jacket, but the other burly thug in the white trousers gets in-between them to break his grip.

For a moment the guard backs away and looks like he’s about to call for backup, but before he can do so the white-trousered troublemaker approaches and shoves him.

That proves to be the last straw for the guard who instantly retaliates with a single right hook to the jaw that drops the instigator like a sack of potatoes.

The other goon in the puffer jacket then goes after him, and a struggle ensues as they clinch up.

The guard stays cool under pressure, and is able to execute a takedown, bringing the bigger man to the floor next to his still dazed companion.

He then lands a few ground and pound blows for good measure until other customers intervene, bringing an end to the fight, with the guard emerging unscathed, unlike his attackers.

All things considered the guard did very well in defending himself against the odds, demonstrating how effective superior training and technique can be, even against much larger opponents.