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UFC Star Dvalishvili Attacked in Abu Dhabi
11 Nov
Summary
- Merab Dvalishvili alleges Usman Nurmagomedov's team assaulted him and a friend.
- The alleged attack occurred during a media event in Abu Dhabi.
- Ilia Topuria shared a video of the confrontation, condemning the actions.
Merab Dvalishvili, the former UFC bantamweight champion, has alleged he and a friend were assaulted by Usman Nurmagomedov and members of his team during a media event in Abu Dhabi. The incident, captured in part by a video shared by Ilia Topuria, reportedly occurred while Dvalishvili and his companion were promoting Real American Freestyle.
Dvalishvili described the alleged attack as a "sneaky way" by Nurmagomedov and his associates, who he claims ambushed them from behind. In a video showing visible injuries, Dvalishvili stated that security personnel were involved in restraining them while others inflicted blows and kicks.
Despite the alleged assault, Dvalishvili asserted he is unharmed and capable of fighting, but expressed disappointment in the methods used by his alleged attackers. He contrasted their actions with the code of conduct expected of fighters, labeling their behavior as cowardly. This incident follows a period of tension between Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov, stemming from their January 2025 bout.
