Merab Dvalishvili involved in altercation with Umar Nurmagomedov fans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Merab Dvalishvili was involved in a confrontation with fans of Umar Nurmagomedov during a pre-fight press conference for Real American Freestyle (RAF) in Tbilisi, Georgia, on July 11, 2026. The incident escalated after comments Dvalishvili made regarding Nurmagomedov, whom he previously defeated in a close fight in January 2025. Tensions have been high as Nurmagomedov's camp expressed frustration over Dvalishvili's remarks, which intensified their rivalry. This event is set against the backdrop of an upcoming match where Dvalishvili will face Henry Cejudo.
- •Dvalishvili faces Henry Cejudo at RAF in Georgia.
- •The scuffle erupted over Dvalishvili's comments about Nurmagomedov.
- •Dvalishvili won a close decision against Nurmagomedov in January 2025.
- •Tension has risen between the two camps in recent months.
- •Dvalishvili has expressed no interest in a rematch with Nurmagomedov.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Merab Dvalishvili gets into scuffle with Umar Nurmagomedov fans at RAF Georgia
"Real American Freestyle can’t seem to go more than an event or two without a wild brawl breaking out, usually involving UFC fighters. RAF Georgia is set to go down tomorrow (Sat, Jul. 11th, 2026) in Tbilisi, Georgia and is headlined by former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili wrestling former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champ […]
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