Usman Nurmagomedov sentenced to six months in prison in Abu Dhabi
An Abu Dhabi court sentenced Usman Nurmagomedov to six months in prison and a 300,000 dirham fine, while Merab Dvalishvili was fined 50,000 dirhams.
An Abu Dhabi court sentenced Usman Nurmagomedov and other participants in the brawl to six months in prison and a 300,000 dirham fine (about $81.7 thousand). After serving their sentences, they must leave the UAE.
Merab Dvalishvili and his friend were fined 50,000 dirhams (about $13.6 thousand) and avoided prison. Apparently, they have been released from custody.
Two people who filmed the brawl on their phones were also sentenced to six months in prison. According to available information, Usman Nurmagomedov is the PFL lightweight champion, while Merab Dvalishvili is ranked No. 1 in the UFC bantamweight division. He lost to Petr Yan by unanimous decision at UFC 333 on October 24.
