Georgian MMA fighter Merab Dvalishvili has expressed hope that Usman Nurmagomedov and members of his team will be released following a mass brawl at a hotel in Abu Dhabi.
As reported by İdman.Biz, the 35-year-old fighter shared a statement on social media confirming that he had been released from custody and was in good health.
Dvalishvili emphasized that he had not filed any complaints against those involved in the incident and expressed his desire for everyone detained to regain their freedom.
"I want to let everyone know that I have been released. I feel good, I'm healthy and ready to keep fighting. I hope they will all be released as well. I haven't filed a complaint against anyone. I wish everyone peace and all the best. Thank you for your love and support," Dvalishvili wrote.
The incident occurred on November 11 at a hotel in Abu Dhabi, where a mass altercation reportedly broke out between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov's team. Ten people were detained following the confrontation.
According to reports, an Abu Dhabi court sentenced eight individuals to six months in prison on November 13 in connection with the incident.
Six of those convicted, including Usman Nurmagomedov, were also reportedly fined AED 300,000 (approximately $81,700) and ordered to be deported from the United Arab Emirates after serving their sentences.
Meanwhile, Dvalishvili and his teammate Saba Lazishvili were each fined AED 50,000 (approximately $13,600) before being released.
The reported court decisions have attracted considerable attention within the international MMA community, particularly given the prominence of both Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov.
Dvalishvili's latest statement suggests that despite the confrontation, the Georgian fighter does not want the incident to lead to further consequences for his fellow athletes.
