Usman Nurmagomedov removed from RAF tournament after striking Merab Dvalishvili

Usman Nurmagomedov has been removed from Saturday's RAF tournament after unexpectedly striking Merab Dvalishvili during an interview. Eight people involved in the brawl have been detained.

Merab Dvalishvili is ranked No. 1 in the UFC bantamweight division. His record stands at 21 wins and 6 losses. In his last fight, at UFC 333 on October 24, he lost to Petr Yan by unanimous decision.

Usman Nurmagomedov is the PFL lightweight champion and is ranked No. 1 in the PFL pound-for-pound rankings.