UFC Stars Involved in Brawl at Abu Dhabi Hotel
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili and PFL star Usman Nurmagomedov were involved in a hotel brawl in Abu Dhabi, captured on video and widely shared online. Dvalishvili claims he and an associate were attacked by Nurmagomedov and his group. Other fighters and UFC CEO Dana White have commented on the incident, which led to the detention of those involved by Abu Dhabi police.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili and PFL star Usman Nurmagomedov were involved in a viral brawl in Abu Dhabi.
- Dvalishvili alleges he and an associate were attacked by Nurmagomedov and his group at a hotel.
- Other fighters, including Ilia Topuria and Sean Strickland, have publicly reacted to the incident.
- UFC CEO Dana White is expected to comment on the brawl later this week.
- All involved parties were detained for investigation by Abu Dhabi police.
UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili and undefeated PFL star Usman Nurmagomedov were involved in a chaotic brawl at a hotel in Abu Dhabi, which quickly went viral after being captured from multiple angles. Both fighters were in the Middle East to promote various combat sports events. The incident occurred when Dvalishvili was giving an interview, and Usman Nurmagomedov and his associates allegedly attacked him and a younger associate. Dvalishvili stated that security intervened, holding him back while the attackers continued to kick them on the ground. Usman Nurmagomedov has not yet publicly commented on the incident. The brawl has drawn reactions from other fighters, with Ilia Topuria criticizing the alleged attackers for their behavior and Sean Strickland making a derogatory remark about Usman Nurmagomedov. Brazilian MMA fighter Paulo Costa also commented, noting that Dagestani and Chechen fighters often appear in groups. UFC CEO Dana White is expected to address the incident later this week. Usman Nurmagomedov is reportedly a potential candidate to join the UFC as a free agent. Oumar Nurmagomedov, Usman's brother and a rival of Dvalishvili, has not fought since an earlier loss this year and is attempting to re-enter the championship picture. All individuals involved in the altercation were detained for investigation by Abu Dhabi police.