UFC Star Merab Dvalishvili Violently Attacked By Current PFL Champion During Interview For RAF

Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili claimed he was violently attacked by current PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov and his associates during a promotional interview for his upcoming wrestling bout with the Real American Freestyle (RAF). The incident occurred in a hotel lobby, where Dvalishvili and a young companion were reportedly assaulted by Nurmagomedov's gang.

Security personnel were present but did not intervene, allowing the attackers to continue kicking Dvalishvili and his friend when they were down. In his social media post, Dvalishvili described the assailants as "sneaky guys" and "not real men," emphasizing his own fighting spirit and challenging his attackers to a legitimate fight.

Nurmagomedov, who is the cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov and a former Bellator champion, defended his PFL lightweight title in July. However, the non-compete clause in his PFL contract had reportedly expired, making him a free agent. This unexpected attack may raise concerns for the promotion and its decision to feature Dvalishvili in their upcoming event.