Usman Nurmagomedov slaps Merab Dvalishvili, leading to brawl in Abu Dhabi hotel

PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov slapped former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili at a hotel in Abu Dhabi, triggering a brawl between the two MMA fighters on November 12, 2026. The altercation occurred outside of any scheduled competition, with Nurmagomedov reportedly initiating the physical confrontation. The incident drew significant attention in the MMA community as it involved two high-profile champions from rival promotions.