Conor McGregor mocks attack on Merab Dvalishvili by Usman Nurmagomedov
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 12:42 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Merab Dvalishvili was attacked by Usman Nurmagomedov and a group in Abu Dhabi. The incident prompted Conor McGregor to comment, sharing a photoshopped image that referenced his own infamous altercation with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili uploaded a video showing injuries from the attack, which has drawn significant social media attention. Currently, there has been no official response from the UFC or RAF regarding the incident.
- •Dvalishvili was attacked in Abu Dhabi ahead of an event.
- •Usman Nurmagomedov led the group that attacked Dvalishvili.
- •McGregor mocked the incident with a social media post.
- •Dvalishvili shared a video of his injuries.
- •Neither UFC nor RAF has commented on the altercation.
- 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — UFC’s Conor McGregor takes a cheeky dig at Merab Dvalishvili-Usman Nurmagomedov hotel clash
"Recently, former UFC Champion Merab Dvalishvili was attacked by a group headed by fellow MMA fighter Usman Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The attack reminded fans of the past bus incident between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. A few years ago, ahead of their UFC 229 fight, McGregor and Nurmagomedov got into one of the most memorable MMA […] The post UFC’s Conor McGregor takes a cheeky dig at Merab Dvalishvili-Usman Nurmagomedov hotel clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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