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Islam Makhachev defends Usman Nurmagomedov after bloody Merab Dvalishvili attack — ‘Merab started it’

Islam Makhachev defends Usman Nurmagomedov after bloody Merab Dvalishvili attack — ‘Merab started it’

Islam Makhachev believes Wednesday’s ugly hotel ambush did not begin in Abu Dhabi. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili was left bloodied after being confronted by Usman Nurmagomedov and several members of his entourage ahead of this weekend’s Real American Freestyle (RAF) event. Footage from the incident shows Nurmagomedov approaching Dvalishvili from […]
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Dana White reacts to Usman Nurmagomedov-Merab Dvalishvili ‘idiotic’ brawl — ‘Not a place to go f—k around’

Dana White reacts to Usman Nurmagomedov-Merab Dvalishvili ‘idiotic’ brawl — ‘Not a place to go f—k around’

Wrong place to mess around. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White has weighed in on the wild hotel brawl involving former Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and Professional Fighters League (PFL) Lightweight kingpin Usman Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi. White was asked about the ugly incident during the UFC 334 pre-fight press conference on Thursday in […]
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‘Pathetic and cowardly’: MMA community reacts to Usman Nurmagomedov jumping Merab Dvalishvili

‘Pathetic and cowardly’: MMA community reacts to Usman Nurmagomedov jumping Merab Dvalishvili

Usman Nurmagomedov attacking Merab Dvalishvili sparked plenty of reaction online.
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Ilia Topuria claims Usman Nurmagomedov detained after Merab Dvalishvili ambush — ‘Absolute cowards’

Ilia Topuria claims Usman Nurmagomedov detained after Merab Dvalishvili ambush — ‘Absolute cowards’

lia Topuria is ready to throw gasoline on the latest chapter of the Georgia-Dagestan rivalry. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili was left bloodied on Wednesday after an altercation involving Professional Fighters League (PFL) star Usman Nurmagomedov and several members of his entourage inside an Abu Dhabi hotel. Dvalishvili and his younger […]
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Merab Dvalishvili still in Abu Dhabi jail after getting jumped by Usman Nurmagomedov

Merab Dvalishvili still in Abu Dhabi jail after getting jumped by Usman Nurmagomedov

Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is still sitting in an Abu Dhabi jail cell after being attacked by a group of Dagestani fighters led by Usman Nurmagomedov on Wednesday afternoon. Dvalishvili was in Abu Dhabi to compete against Marlon Moraes at Real American Freestyle’s debut event in the country, but things went sideways after […]
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Usman Nurmagomedov banned from attending RAF Abu Dhabi after attacking Merab Dvalishvili

Usman Nurmagomedov banned from attending RAF Abu Dhabi after attacking Merab Dvalishvili

Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov’s status is unknown for RAF Abu Dhabi
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Ali Abdelaziz condemns Usman Nurmagomedov's 'unacceptable' Abu Dhabi brawl

Ali Abdelaziz condemns Usman Nurmagomedov's 'unacceptable' Abu Dhabi brawl

Usman Nurmagomedov's manager Ali Abdelaziz has issued a public apology for the brawl with Merab Dvalishvili in Abu Dhabi.
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UFC Star Ilia Topuria Condemns Usman Nurmagomedov After Alleged Attack on Merab Dvalishvili

UFC Star Ilia Topuria Condemns Usman Nurmagomedov After Alleged Attack on Merab Dvalishvili

UFC Star Ilia Topuria Condemns Usman Nurmagomedov After Alleged Attack on Merab Dvalishvili
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Bloody Merab Dvalishvili claims ‘sneaky’ Usman Nurmagomedov and friends jumped him ahead of RAF Abu Dhabi

Bloody Merab Dvalishvili claims ‘sneaky’ Usman Nurmagomedov and friends jumped him ahead of RAF Abu Dhabi

Merab Dvalishvili accuses Usman Nurmagomedov of backstage sneak attack
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Khamzat Chimaev to Face Chris Weidman at RAF Abu Dhabi After Colby Covington's Withdrawal

Khamzat Chimaev to Face Chris Weidman at RAF Abu Dhabi After Colby Covington's Withdrawal

Khamzat Chimaev to Face Chris Weidman at RAF Abu Dhabi After Colby Covington's Withdrawal
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Khamzat Chimaev to Headline RAF Abu Dhabi Against Chris Weidman After Colby Covington Withdrawal

Khamzat Chimaev to Headline RAF Abu Dhabi Against Chris Weidman After Colby Covington Withdrawal

Khamzat Chimaev to Headline RAF Abu Dhabi Against Chris Weidman After Colby Covington Withdrawal
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Morning Report | Sean O’Malley is rooting for Josh Hokit at UFC 334 so he can continue to be ‘an absolute menace to the UFC’

Morning Report | Sean O’Malley is rooting for Josh Hokit at UFC 334 so he can continue to be ‘an absolute menace to the UFC’

Sean O’Malley hopes Josh Hokit beats Ciryl Gane at UFC 334