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Kevin Vallejos and Aljamain Sterling discuss teaming up after hotel altercation

Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 3:08 AM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Kevin Vallejos and Aljamain Sterling discuss teaming up after hotel altercation
Summary

Kevin Vallejos, set to fight Aljamain Sterling at UFC Qatar on Nov. 21, suggested teaming up with Sterling following a recent fight incident involving Sterling's friend Merab Dvalishvili and Usman Nurmagomedov. Dvalishvili was attacked by Nurmagomedov while filming a video at an Abu Dhabi hotel, resulting in cuts and bruises. Vallejos jokingly invited Sterling to accompany him to Abu Dhabi to 'beat up the bad guys' in response to the altercation. Other fighters have condemned Nurmagomedov’s actions in the incident.

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Key Details
  • •Vallejos (18-1) and Sterling (26-5) are scheduled to fight on Nov. 21.
  • •Dvalishvili was attacked by Nurmagomedov and his entourage in Abu Dhabi.
  • •Vallejos suggested teaming up with Sterling to address the incident.
  • •Other fighters criticized Nurmagomedov's actions following the altercation.
Latest Updates
  • 3:08 AMSherdog — Aljamain Sterling's next UFC opponent wants to help his friend Merab Dvalishvili
  • 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Aljamain Sterling's next UFC opponent wants to help his friend Merab Dvalishvili
What they're saying
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Kevin Vallejos wants to team up with Aljamain Sterling before they collide inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship Octagon.

— Sherdogby sayannag88@gmail.com (Sayan Nag)
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Kevin Vallejos wants to team up with Aljamain Sterling before they collide inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship Octagon.

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