🚨 𝘴h☉𝔠king HOTEL AMBUSH: Merab Dvalishvili and 21-Year-Old Saba Lazishvili Attacked From Behind in Abu Dhabi — Usman Nurmagomedov Among Those Detained!

A routine interview turned into a 𝘴h☉𝔠king scene of chaos — and the entire MMA world was left stunned.

On November 11, 2026, former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili was speaking to the media inside a hotel lobby in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling event when an unexpected group approached him from behind.

Among those involved was Russian MMA star Usman Nurmagomedov.

Video footage circulating online appears to show Usman approaching Dvalishvili before striking him across the face. Within seconds, the confrontation escalated into a chaotic fight involving members of both groups.

Standing alongside Merab was his young Georgian teammate, 21-year-old Saba Lazishvili.

A 𝘴h☉𝔠king MOMENT CAUGHT ON CAMERA

The footage quickly spread across social media, showing the confrontation unfolding in front of hotel guests and security personnel.

Dvalishvili later shared images of his bloodied face and described what happened, alleging that he and Lazishvili were attacked by multiple individuals.

The incident immediately reignited tensions between the Georgian fighter and the Nurmagomedov camp, whose rivalry had already attracted considerable attention following Merab’s victory over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311 in January 2025.

10 PEOPLE ARRESTED — THE STORY TAKES ANOTHER TURN

Abu Dhabi Police confirmed that 10 people were arrested following the altercation. Eight were allegedly involved in the physical confrontation, while two others were detained for filming it.

The case quickly moved to court.

According to Reuters, six defendants received six-month prison sentences and fines of 300,000 UAE dirhams each. Merab Dvalishvili and Saba Lazishvili were fined 50,000 dirhams each and released.

AN UNEXPECTED TWIST FOR SABA LAZISHVILI

While Merab became the central figure in the controversy, Saba’s life also changed dramatically.

The 21-year-old Georgian wrestler suddenly attracted international attention, with reports of a massive increase in his Instagram following.

Then came another surprise: RAF announced that Lazishvili would replace Umar Nurmagomedov and face UFC legend Urijah Faber in a wrestling match.

What began as an unexpected hotel confrontation had suddenly opened the door to a major opportunity for the young Georgian athlete.

The incident has now become one of the most talked-about stories in combat sports.

And one question remains: Will this confrontation mark a turning point in the careers of Merab Dvalishvili and Saba Lazishvili?