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Merab Dvalishvili released from detention after Abu Dhabi hotel brawl

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 12:45 PM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Merab Dvalishvili released from detention after Abu Dhabi hotel brawl

Summary

Merab Dvalishvili was released from a detention center on November 13 following an arrest related to a hotel brawl in Abu Dhabi. Dvalishvili and Saba Lazishvili were taken into custody on November 11 after the incident, which involved PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov. Video footage showed a bloodied Dvalishvili claiming he was attacked from behind. Both fighters are set to compete on an upcoming card, although Usman Nurmagomedov will not be allowed to attend the event. The altercation marks a significant escalation in ongoing tensions between the two camps, following a previous bout where Dvalishvili defeated Umar Nurmagomedov in early 2026.

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By the Numbers

•Dvalishvili and Lazishvili were released after two days in detention.
•The hotel brawl involved several individuals, leading to multiple arrests.
•Video of the incident revealed Dvalishvili's injuries from the altercation.
•Both fighters are scheduled for matches this weekend, pending further developments.
•Usman Nurmagomedov will not be attending the event due to the incident.

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12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Merab Dvalishvili released from detention center after Abu Dhabi hotel brawl, arrest

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Merab Dvalishvili was released from a detention center early Friday morning following his arrest stemming from a hotel brawl involving PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov.
— Yahoo Sportsby Uncrowned Staff

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