Merab Dvalishvili has alleged that Usman Nurmagomedov and members of his entourage assaulted him ahead of the upcoming RAF Abu Dhabi event. The bantamweight contender described the incident as a "sneaky" attack in a social media post.
The claim was reported on November 11, 2026, with Dvalishvili stating the confrontation occurred during fight week preparations. No further details about injuries or potential disciplinary action have been released.
