The National · 13 Nov 2026
Merab Dvalishvili wants 'peace' and hopes Usman Nurmagomedov is released soon
Merab Dvalishvili said he is "healthy" and "ready to go" at RAF Abu Dhabi following his arrest for his part in a mass brawl with fellow MMA fighter Usman Nurmagomedov earlier this week. Dvalishvili's participation at RAF's first Middle East event on Saturday was in doubt after the Georgian was one of 10 people arrested by Abu Dhabi Police on Wednesday following the violent scenes in the lobby of Yas Hilton hotel. The 35-year-old was approached from behind by Nurmagomedov and several associates.
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