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Nurmagomedov’s manager apologises to Abu Dhabi after brawl, vows team will do better

Usman Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has publicly apologised to Abu Dhabi and its leadership following the violent confrontation involving members of the Russian fighter’s camp and Merab Dvalishvili. Calling the incident embarrassing and unacceptable, Abdelaziz admitted the fallout could affect Usman, Khabib and their wider team, as 10 people remain arrested following the brawl.

Nurmagomedov’s manager apologises to Abu Dhabi after brawl, vows team will do better

Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of Usman Nurmagomedov, issued an apology to Abu Dhabi and its leadership after a violent brawl involving members of the Russian fighter's team and opponent Merab Dvalishvili. The incident, which took place on November 11 at a hotel in Abu Dhabi, led to arrests and criticism from the UFC. Abdelaziz expressed embarrassment and apologized for the unacceptable behavior of his team, emphasizing that such conduct is unacceptable and should never happen again.

He acknowledged that the consequences of the brawl extend beyond the directly involved fighters and urged all parties to conduct themselves better as Muslims, human beings, and athletes.

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