Merab Dvalishvili set to face Marlon Moraes at RAF Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Merab Dvalishvili has been cleared to compete against Marlon Moraes at RAF Abu Dhabi this weekend. The Georgian was involved in an altercation that raised doubts about his participation but has since been released from custody. Dvalishvili and Saba Lazishvili, who replaced Umar Nurmagomedov, are both confirmed to fight, with Lazishvili facing Urijah Faber. Their legal issues appear resolved, allowing the matches to proceed as scheduled.
- •Dvalishvili was attacked before the event and questioned his ability to compete.
- •Both Dvalishvili and Lazishvili were released from custody after a legal dispute.
- •Lazishvili steps in to face Faber with no prior professional MMA experience.
- •RAF Wrestling confirmed both bouts will proceed as planned.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Merab Dvalishvili Cleared to Face Marlon Moraes as Saba Lazishvili Replaces Umar Nurmagomedov at RAF Abu Dhabi
"Just hours after their prison release, Merab Dvalishvili & Saba Lazishvili have been made official to compete at RAF Abu Dhabi this weekend.
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