MMA star Usman Nurmagomedov faces six months in prison for Merab Dvalishvili attack

Usman Nurmagomedov, cousin of UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, is facing up to six months in prison after attacking UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili at a hotel in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Nurmagomedov slapped Dvalishvili, sparking a brawl, and Abu Dhabi's judicial department is now pursuing legal action against him. The incident was reported on November 13, 2026.