{
  "id": 3536755,
  "title": "Merab Dvalishvili responds to Makhachev’s 'stay quiet' comment after UFC 330 win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/merab-dvalishvili-responds-to-makhachevs-stay-quiet-comment-after-ufc",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T12:58:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/mma/news/merab-dvalishvili-breaks-silence-on-islam-makhachevs-stay-quiet-comment-over-russian-flag-celebration-after-ufc-330-welterweight-win/articleshow/133541694.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Merab Dvalishvili clarified his reaction to Islam Makhachev's Russian flag display. He respects Makhachev but cited personal history and Georgian political grievances. Dvalishvili emphasized his opposition to Russian government policies, not its people. Makhachev had previously suggested Petr Yan could silence Dvalishvili. This ongoing discussion highlights the intersection of sports and politics.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}