UFC boss Dana White reacts to ‘stupid’ Nurmagomedov/Dvalishvili brawl

UFC CEO Dana White condemned a violent incident involving former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and PFL champions Usman Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi. Speaking at a pre-fight press conference for UFC 334 in New York, White called the brawl "absolutely ridiculous and stupid" and stated that all involved are currently in jail.

The altercation took place in the lobby of the Yas Hilton hotel on Wednesday before the Real American Freestyle (RAF) event. Dvalishvili was engaged in an interview when Nurmagomedov and others approached him, leading to a confrontation. Nurmagomedov struck Dvalishvili, causing a bloody cut to his face and triggering a mass brawl between the groups.

Dvalishvili was arrested along with eight others, while two more individuals were detained for recording the incident, bringing the total to ten people in custody. All detainees are being referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal proceedings. Nurmagomedov will miss the RAF event on Saturday due to the incident. The UFC has not discussed a potential move for Nurmagomedov, who remains contracted to the PFL.