Sean Strickland calls for lifetime bans after Dvalishvili hotel attack

Sean Strickland has reacted to a brawl involving Usman Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili that occurred on November 11 in a hotel lobby in Abu Dhabi. Strickland criticized Nurmagomedov’s actions, demanding bans for all involved after a video showed Nurmagomedov slapping Dvalishvili, leading to a wider altercation. Dvalishvili posted about his injuries, showing a bloodied face, while police have detained those involved for questioning. The incident has raised concerns about fighter behavior outside the Octagon, especially ahead of the upcoming RAF Abu Dhabi event on November 14. Expected fights include Dvalishvili facing Marlon Moraes and Nurmagomedov's brother competing on the same card.

• 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Sean Strickland Wants Everyone Involved In The Merab Dvalishvili Hotel Attack Banned For Life, And He Had Profane Words For Usman Nurmagomedov