Usman and Umar Nurmagomedov, Tagir Ulanbekov and Amru Magomedov are among the fighters who were recently seen assaulting former UFC bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili and an associate in Abu Dhabi.
In a lesson on how quickly justice in the region works, all were handed six month prison sentences, fines, and are facing subsequent deportation from the UAE.
The target of the attack, however, is now pleading for clemency in their case.
🚨 Full footage of the scuffle between Usman Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili pic.twitter.com/SGJzkQdFif
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) November 11, 2026
Appearing at RAF Abu Dhabi on Saturday alongside Saba Lazishvili, a fellow Georgian who was also attacked in the targeted, filmed group assault, Dvalishvili pleased for the Abu Dhabi government to release the fighters.
“I will say [to] Abu Dhabi government, or whoever can, whoever can do it, please release those guys, and please let them out,” Dvalishvili pleaded. “Please. Because we are just fighters, these things can happen, and I want them out, please.”
Dvalishvili and Lazishvili themselves were fined over the incident, but released. Two individuals who filmed and posted footage of the altercation were also handed six month prison terms.
Merab got on the mic after his win and called for everyone involved in the brawl to be released from prison 👏
“Abu Dhabi government, please release those guys. Let them out please. We are just fighters, this happens.” pic.twitter.com/8uT7RwGzOf https://t.co/HZS8JwbMKp
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) November 14, 2026
Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov have history, with the Georgian successfully defending the UFC’s 135lb title against the Dagestani last year. Umar’s brother Usman Nurmagomedov, currently a free agent, held lightweight gold in both Bellator and the PFL, and has widely been expected to be UFC-bound. It remains to be seen if the promotion is still interested in his services.
Dvalishvili defeated Marlon Moraes at the RAF show.