Eight Detained After Abu Dhabi Hotel Fight; Usman Nurmagomedov Suspended from RAF Event

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have taken into custody eight individuals after a violent incident at a hotel involving Merab Dvalishvili, the former UFC bantamweight titleholder, and Usman Nurmagomedov, the reigning PFL lightweight champion.

Footage of the clash surfaced online on Wednesday. It showed a bloodied Dvalishvili claiming he was attacked from behind by Nurmagomedov and several associates.

Police Statement on Arrests

The Abu Dhabi Police shared a message on social media confirming the arrests. They said those detained included not only participants but also two individuals who recorded the fight.

The General Command of Abu Dhabi Police was able to arrest 8 persons involved in a fight that took place at the entrance of a hotel, on the background of previous differences between them. They also managed to arrest two persons who filmed the incident, take the necessary legal actions on their right, and refer them to the General Prosecutor to complete the proceedings in accordance with the laws enacted by it.

Usman Nurmagomedov has been barred from taking part in upcoming RAF events pending further investigation.