Merab Dvalishvili's alleged Abu Dhabi hotel attack

Wat er veranderde

• Whether anyone was formally detained, and whether anyone has been released.Police confirmed 10 arrests and referral to prosecutors. Dvalishvili’s release was announced on November 13 and confirmed by his own statement.
• 10People convicted in the hotel case
• 8Prison terms, followed by deportation orders
• 2Prison sentences for filming and publication

Toen nog open

• Who threw the "edited out slap," what the first clip left out, and how many people were involved.
• Usman Nurmagomedov's account, and whether Umar was there at all.
• Whether Dvalishvili has formally filed a complaint or formally declined to file one.
• What any medical assessment found.
• Whether Dvalishvili is cleared and steps on the mat against Moraes on Saturday.
• Whether RAF acts over Usman's attendance or Umar's bout, and whether the incident affects Usman's expected UFC signing.
• Whether Dvalishvili is cleared to wrestle Moraes on Saturday, and whether Umar's bout with Faber goes ahead.

Wat er veranderde

• Any statement from Abu Dhabi Police, RAF or the Nurmagomedov side.Police announced the arrests and prosecutorial referral, and RAF announced Usman’s attendance ban while discussing efforts over Dvalishvili’s release. An authenticated account from the brothers themselves remains missing.
• 8Arrested over involvement in the fight
• 2Arrested for filming the incident

Toen nog open

• Usman Nurmagomedov's account, and whether Umar was there at all.
• Whether anyone was formally detained, and whether anyone has been released.Beantwoord in update 4 ›
• Whether Dvalishvili has formally filed a complaint or formally declined to file one.
• What any medical assessment found.
• Whether Dvalishvili is cleared and steps on the mat against Moraes on Saturday.
• Whether RAF acts over Usman's attendance or Umar's bout, and whether the incident affects Usman's expected UFC signing.
• Whether Dvalishvili is cleared to wrestle Moraes on Saturday, and whether Umar's bout with Faber goes ahead.

Wat er veranderde

• 20 daysIncapacity line between assault penalty tiers
• 1 yearMaximum prison term below that line
• AED 10,000Maximum fine below that line
• 0Charges reported as of Thursday
• Thu Nov 12Gulf outlets describe the two fighters as "reportedly questioned by police."

Toen nog open

• Whether anyone was formally detained, and whether anyone has been released.Beantwoord in update 4 ›
• Whether Dvalishvili has formally filed a complaint or formally declined to file one.
• What any medical assessment found.
• Whether anyone was arrested or charged. Reports range from detention at the scene to questioning only, and police have not commented.
• Who threw the "edited out slap," what the first clip left out, and how many people were involved.
• Usman Nurmagomedov's account, and whether Umar was there at all.
• Whether Dvalishvili is cleared and steps on the mat against Moraes on Saturday.
• Whether RAF acts over Usman's attendance or Umar's bout, and whether the incident affects Usman's expected UFC signing.

Waar we op zouden letten

• Whether Dvalishvili is cleared to wrestle Moraes on Saturday, and whether Umar's bout with Faber goes ahead.
• Any statement from Abu Dhabi Police, RAF or the Nurmagomedov side.

Wat we eerst wisten

• 3Days between the lobby fight and his scheduled match
• 6+People reportedly involved in the altercation
• 2People attacked, by Dvalishvili's account
• 0Official statements from RAF or police seen so far
• Wed Nov 11, 2026Dvalishvili is left bloodied in a hotel lobby during an RAF interview and accuses Usman Nurmagomedov and his friends.
• Sat Nov 14, 2026RAF Abu Dhabi: Dvalishvili vs. Moraes and Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Urijah Faber on the same card.

Toen nog open

• Whether anyone was arrested or charged. Reports range from detention at the scene to questioning only, and police have not commented.
• Who threw the "edited out slap," what the first clip left out, and how many people were involved.
• Usman Nurmagomedov's account, and whether Umar was there at all.

Waar we op zouden letten

• Whether Dvalishvili is cleared and steps on the mat against Moraes on Saturday.
• Whether RAF acts over Usman's attendance or Umar's bout, and whether the incident affects Usman's expected UFC signing.