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Usman Nurmagomedov Slammed by Fellow PFL Star Dakota Ditcheva After Alleged Attack on Merab Dvalishvili
The brawl followed a feud tied to Umar Nurmagomedov’s loss to Dvalishvili, and the video drew more than 5.2 million views in hours.
- Former UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili was attacked by PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov in an Abu Dhabi hotel lobby on Wednesday, with footage of the confrontation going viral on social media.
- Tensions between Dvalishvili and the Dagestani team escalated after he defeated Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311 in January 2025, leading to online barbs and a previous altercation at an event in Georgia earlier this year.
- The viral clip has garnered more than 5.2 million views, showing Dvalishvili sustaining injuries alongside a 21-year wrestler after he was allegedly attacked from behind while conducting an interview.
- PFL colleague Dakota Ditcheva condemned the incident, writing, "And we call ourselves professional athletes," while Curtis Blaydes called for the UFC to take disciplinary action against those involved.
- While Usman Nurmagomedov recently entered free agency, the UFC may pause plans to sign the PFL champion following these allegations as he remains in the Middle East supporting cousin Umar.
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Bloodied Merab Dvalishvili Breaks Silence as UFC Stars React to Usman Nurmagomedov Assault Reports
Merab Dvalishvili handed Umar Nurmagomedov his first professional defeat, but their rivalry did not end with the judges’ decision. A subsequent clash with Umar’s associate at RAF Georgia showed that the dispute was no longer confined to the two fighters. On November 11, Dvalishvili was in Abu Dhabi ahead of Real American Freestyle’s November 14 […]
·Lewes, United States
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Wild hotel brawl between MMA stars
Merab Dvalishvili appears to be attacked by fellow MMA fighter Usman Nurmagomedov at a hotel in Abu Dhabi.
·North Sydney, Australia
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INSANE Brawl Between MMA Fighters in a Hotel Lobby – Usman Nurmagomedov Jumped Merab Dvalishvili Mid-Interview and All Hell Broke Lose
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·New York, United States
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