Usman Nurmagomedov attacked former UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili in Abu Dhabi (video)

Usman Nurmagomedov, a Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter and PFL champion, along with several of his teammates, confronted Merab Dvalishvili, a Georgian fighter and former UFC champion, at a hotel in Abu Dhabi. A video of the incident has circulated on social media.

Dvalishvili is in Abu Dhabi to participate in a tournament organized by the Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling league.

Usman Nurmagomedov has been taken into police custody.

Full footage of the scuffle between Usman Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili https://t.co/SGJzkQdFif

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) November 11, 2026

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