{
  "id": 18125331,
  "title": "Merab Dvalishvili 'excited to return to Abu Dhabi' after being added to RAF wrestling card",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/merab-dvalishvili-excited-to-return-to-abu-dhabi-after-being-added-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T13:37:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/11/04/merab-dvalishvili-excited-to-return-to-abu-dhabi-after-being-added-to-raf-wrestling-card/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is eager to return to Abu Dhabi after being added to the RAF wrestling card. The Georgian, who lost his title shot at UFC 333 against Petr Yan on October 24, is set to face Brazilian MMA star Marlon Moraes in a Catchweight Crossover matchup. Dvalishvili expressed excitement about competing at RAF's first event in the Middle East, praising the passionate combat sports fans and the incredible atmosphere. The UFC star's return marks a clash of rivalries, as he will face Moraes after their recent encounter inside the UFC octagon. Dvalishvili, known as \"The Machine\", enters the RAF stage for his fourth appearance, having claimed victory in two of his last three contests. Other notable fighters joining the inaugural RAF Abu Dhabi card include Arman Tsarukyan, Neiman Gracie, Umar Nurmagomedov, Urijah Faber, Kyle Snyder, and Julianna Pena.",
  "summary": "Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili returns to the UAE three weeks after his last outing, after being added to the RAF Abu Dhabi card. The Georgian was unsuccessful in his attempt to reclaim his title at UFC 333 on October 24, losing to Petr Yan by unanimous decision in the co-main event. On November 14, the Georgian faces Brazilian MMA star and former UFC title challenger Marlon…",
  "key_points": [
    "Merab Dvalishvili excited to return to Abu Dhabi",
    "UFC champion faces Marlon Moraes in Catchweight Crossover",
    "Dvalishvili's fourth appearance at inaugural RAF Abu Dhabi"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}