{
  "id": 19812810,
  "title": "Nurmagomedov’s manager apologises to Abu Dhabi after brawl, vows team will do better",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/nurmagomedovs-manager-apologises-to-abu-dhabi-after-brawl-vows-team",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T13:32:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/mma/news/we-should-do-better-as-muslims-human-beings-and-athletes-usman-nurmagomedovs-manager-apologises-to-abu-dhabi-leadership-and-people-on-behalf-of-his-team-after-brawl/articleshow/135803819.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ali Abdelaziz, Usman Nurmagomedov's manager, apologized to Abu Dhabi.",
    "Brawl occurred between Nurmagomedov's team and Merab Dvalishvili on November 11.",
    "Manager vowed team will improve behavior moving forward."
  ],
  "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."
}