Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili was recently released from prison in Abu Dhabi and he hopes Usman Nurmagomedov gets his walking papers as well.
Earlier this week, Dvalishvili was caught up in an unexpected brawl with Nurmagomedov and a hoard of his teammates. There’s been bad blood brewing for quite some time, but Nurmagomedov decided to settle the beef in the middle of a busy hotel lobby. The two sides brawled — with Dvalishvili and his friend taken the brunt of the damage — and were
eventually arrested by Abu Dhabi police.
In the end, Dvalishvili was released from prison and fined for his part in the brawl. Nurmagomedov, on the other hand, was sentenced to six months behind bars. It’s unclear how long of a sentence Nurmagomedov will actually serve, but the message was sent. When you play stupid games you will end up winning stupid prizes. Hopefully Nurmagomedov and his teammates learn from their mistake and put their mouths before their fists next time around.
Surprisingly, Dvalishvili is already lobbying for Nurmagomedov’s release. After being freed himself, the former UFC champion took to social media to deliver a message and ask that Usman and his teammates be released from prison. It’s an incredible and honorable request from Dvalishvili, who is still competing at RAF Abu Dhabi this weekend after just getting jumped by six dudes.
Check it out below:
“Just want to let everyone know I have been released and I am good, healthy, and ready to go,” wrote Dvalishvili. “I want to thank everyone in Abu Dhabi for your help in resolving this matter. I love visiting Abu Dhabi and am happy to be welcomed. I do hope that they release everyone — I would not press charges. I want peace and the best for all. Thanks everyone for your love and support.”
In other news, check out Merab’s custom-made shoelaces from his short time in Abu Dhabi prison!
