Osman Nurmagomedov and Marev Devlishvili, as well as other participants in the fight at the hotel in Abu Dhabi, were detained by the police and are being interrogated. The incident happened on November 11 during an interview with Devalishvili before the RAF tournament: Nurmagomedov came up from behind and punched him in the face, after which a huge brawl ensued. According to Devlishvili, he was attacked by two people against about ten people from the Russian side.
Despite the fact that Davlishvili did not make an official statement, the police opened an investigation since the fight took place in a public place and was recorded on cameras. Under UAE law, participants could face up to a year in prison or a fine, as well as deportation. The scandal could complicate undefeated PFL champion Usman Nurmagomedov's move to the UFC.
The conflict has a long history: in January 2025 Devalishvili defeated Omar Nurmagomedov, Osman's brother, and in July 2026, the Georgian's harsh statement about revenge sparked a clash with Nurmagomedov's friend Akhmed Gadzhimgomdov.