MMA fighter Merab Dvalishvili urges Abu Dhabi authorities to release Usman Nurmagomedov and others

MMA fighter Merab Dvalishvili urges Abu Dhabi authorities to release Usman Nurmagomedov and others

MMA Junkie reported that six members of Team Nurmagomedov were sentenced to six months in prison, fined and ordered deported after a brawl with former UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili in Abu Dhabi. Earlier, CBS Sports said Dvalishvili claimed he and a companion were attacked by Usman Nurmagomedov and his associates during a Real American Freestyle media event in Abu Dhabi.

The National reported the assault took place in a hotel while Dvalishvili was giving a pre-event interview, leaving him with facial injuries. Yahoo Sports noted that UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev posted on Instagram defending Usman, saying the incident began with Dvalishvili's actions.

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Merab Dvalinshvili Usman Nurmagomedov Ilia Topuria UFC Real American Freestyle Professional Fighters League Bellator

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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13 novembre 2026
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Merab Dvalishvili calls on Abu Dhabi authorities to free Usman Nurmagomedov in first statement after brutal attack
Merab Dvalishvili calls on Abu Dhabi authorities to free Usman Nurmagomedov in first statement after brutal attack

Yahoo Sports • 13 nov. 20h25

After being detained in Abu Dhabi, Merab Dvalishvili said he will not press charges and asked for the release of Usman Nurmagomedov and seven co-defendants who were sentenced following a hotel-lobby altercation.

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Usman Nurmagomedov, team members going to Abu Dhabi prison for brawl
Usman Nurmagomedov, team members going to Abu Dhabi prison for brawl

MMA Junkie • 13 nov. 18h31

Six members of Team Nurmagomedov received six-month prison terms, fines and deportation orders following a brawl with former UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili in Abu Dhabi.

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MMA stars Merab Dvalishvili, Usman Nurmagomedov brawl at hotel
MMA stars Merab Dvalishvili, Usman Nurmagomedov brawl at hotel

ESPN • 11 nov. 22h46

UFC bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili and PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov were involved in a physical altercation at a hotel in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, prompting a brief melee between members of their camps.

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Islam Makhachev defends Usman Nurmagomedov's brutal attack on Merab Dvalishvili in Abu Dhabi
Islam Makhachev defends Usman Nurmagomedov's brutal attack on Merab Dvalishvili in Abu Dhabi

Yahoo Sports • 11 nov. 22h28

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev posted on Instagram defending Usman Nurmagomedov, saying the incident with Merab Dvalishvili began with Dvalishvili's actions.

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Merab Dvalishvili left bloodied after attack by Usman Nurmagomedov during hotel interview in Abu Dhabi
Merab Dvalishvili left bloodied after attack by Usman Nurmagomedov during hotel interview in Abu Dhabi

The National • 11 nov. 18h34

UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili was assaulted by a group led by Usman Nurmagomedov while giving a pre-event interview in an Abu Dhabi hotel, leaving him with facial injuries.

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Video shows Merab Dvalishvili attacked by Usman Nurmagomedov, others in Abu Dhabi
Video shows Merab Dvalishvili attacked by Usman Nurmagomedov, others in Abu Dhabi

CBS Sports • 11 nov. 17h39

Merab Dvalishvili says he and a companion were attacked by Usman Nurmagomedov and associates during a Real American Freestyle media event in Abu Dhabi.

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