MMA star Usman Nurmagomedov faces six months in prison for Merab Dvalishvili attack
Nurmagomedov, cousin of UFC great Khabib, sparked a brawl with Dvalishvili at a hotel this week
UFC champion Usman Nurmagomedov could be sentenced to six months in prison and deported following a hotel brawl in Abu Dhabi, according to Abu Dhabi’s judicial department. On Wednesday, Nurmagomedov allegedly assaulted Merab Dvalishvili, his former UFC rival, and his friend Saba Lazishvili at the hotel. The 29-year-old fighter appeared to strike Dvalishvili and his companion multiple times, while members of Nurmagomedov’s team also participated in the fight.
Dvalishvili was left injured, with blood on his face. All individuals involved were arrested, and according to UFC President Dana White, Nurmagomedov's promotion had not yet confirmed signing him.
Merab Dvalishvili, who had been scheduled to wrestle at a Real American Freestyle event in Abu Dhabi, has been released from custody. RAF CEO Chad Bronstein expressed satisfaction in announcing Dvalishvili's release and praised the Abu Dhabi authorities for their professionalism. However, the judicial department issued a statement on X, revealing that 10 defendants, including Nurmagomedov, were convicted in the brawl and facing six months in prison, a Dh300,000 fine, and deportation.
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