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Dvalishvili posted his bloodied face and needed medical care.", "prose": "Merab Dvalishvili and Usman Nurmagomedov had a physical altercation in Abu Dhabi.[^1] Nurmagomedov slapped Dvalishvili from behind to start it.[^2] Several people from both fighters' camps then joined in.[^3]\n\n## Dvalishvili's account\n\nDvalishvili said he was attacked from behind during an interview.[^4] He posted a video showing his bloodied face after the scuffle.[^5] He and a friend received medical care.[^6]\n\nIt happened at a Real American Freestyle event in the city.[^7]\n\n## The video\n\nFootage of the altercation circulated widely on social media.[^8] The fighter Ilia Topuria posted video of it.[^9] Nurmagomedov and others are accused of carrying out the attack.[^10]\n\nNeither report carries a statement from Nurmagomedov himself.\n\n## The history\n\nThe two sides have a long-running feud.[^11] Dvalishvili defeated Umar Nurmagomedov in a UFC title bout in January 2025.[^12]\n\nThe two men do not fight for the same promoter. 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