Usman Nurmagomedov Arrested in UAE for Brawl
A Russian MMA fighter, Usman Nurmagomedov, was arrested in the UAE for six months for a fight with Merab Dvalishvili.
Consensus
- Usman Nurmagomedov was arrested in the UAE for six months.
- The incident occurred on November 11 in the lobby of a hotel in Abu Dhabi.
- The brawl involved Usman Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili.
- Ten people were detained following the incident.
- All participants were sentenced to six months in prison and fined.
- All participants are to be deported after serving their sentences.
- The event took place before a wrestling tournament called Real American Freestyle (RAF).
- Nurmagomedov approached Dvalishvili during an interview and struck him with a slap.
- Video evidence of the incident exists.
- Merab Dvalishvili was injured and later released from custody.
Points of divergence
- Six of the ten defendants were sentenced to six months in prison and a fine of 300,000 dirhams; two were fined 50,000 dirhams for assault and public safety violations; two others received six months and a 300,000-dirham fine, plus confiscation of phones and deletion of related videos due to violation of privacy through video recording and publication. — fontanka
- All ten defendants were sentenced to six months, a fine of 300,001 dirhams (approx. 6.7 million rubles), and deportation. The National reported that Dvalishvili and his friend were fined 50,000 Dirhams each but not arrested. — meduza
- Eight participants were sentenced to six months and large fines ranging from 13,600 to 81,600 dollars. — tvrain
- Eight participants were sentenced to six months and substantial fines ranging from 13,600 USD to 81,600 USD. — tg_tvrain
- Dvalishvili was detained by police along with Nurmagomedov, according to TASS sources. — tg_echoonline_news
Coverage (11 sources)
- Umar Nurmagomedov is among those detained in Abu Dhabi — Вести
- Usman Nurmagomedov arrested for six months for mass brawl in Abu Dhabi — Фонтанка
- Fighter Usman Nurmagomedov (Habib's relative) arrested for six months in UAE. He fought in a hotel with former UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili — Meduza
- In the UAE, Russian MMA fighter Usman Nurmagomedov was arrested for six months for a fight with Merab Dvalishvili — Дождь
- In UAE, Russian MMA fighter Usman Nurmagomedov arrested for six months for fight with Merab Dvalishvili — Дождь (Telegram)
- Usman Nurmagomedov arrested for six months in UAE for mass brawl — Коммерсантъ
- Russian mixed martial artist Usman Nurmagomedov arrested in UAE over fight with Georgian athlete — ЭХО / Новости
- Russian mixed martial artist Usman Nurmagomedov arrested for six months in UAE, source told TASS. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Russian MMA fighter Usman Nurmagomedov has been in custody in Abu Dhabi for more than 12 hours, a source told TASS. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Russian MMA fighter Usman Nurmagomedov has been in custody in Abu Dhabi for more than 12 hours, said a source to TASS. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- TASS: Usman Nurmagomedov detained in Abu Dhabi — Коммерсантъ
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