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UFC star and 21-year-old friend reportedly cleared to wrestle at RAF days after fending off hotel lobby ambush

Despite some headwinds — which you'll see in just a minute — the former UFC champion will reportedly wrestle Marlon Moraes at RAF (Real American Freestyle) later today on FOX Nation.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 14, 2026, 2:53 PM UTC
Key points
  • Merab Dvalishvili started his week getting ambushed in a hotel lobby, but he's still ending it Saturday night in the ring.
  • "We remain focused on moving forward and are pleased to have Merab back with us." RAF confirmed via Instagram that Dvalishvili was "confirmed" for tonight's bout.
  • You expect the former UFC fighter to stand his ground, but his friend really stepped up to the plate here.

Here's footage from the scuffle (probably an understatement), which took place earlier in the week in a hotel lobby: MMA FIGHTERS, INCLUDING FORMER UFC CHAMP, GET INTO WILD MELEE AT ABU DHABI HOTEL LOBBY Goodness gracious.

Additional details
  • WATCH RAF ON FOX NATION "I’m pleased to share that Merab Dvalishvili is back with us in Abu Dhabi," RAF CEO and co-founder Chad Bronstein wrote in a statement.
  • The Georgian will actually replace Umar Nurmagomedov and will reportedly face UFC legend Urijah Faber.
  • Everything is good." Here's the real kicker: Lazishvili has now been ADDED to Saturday's RAF Abu Dhabi card at Etihad Arena in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Credit to Dvalishvili, who held his own — along with his buddy, 21-year-old Sabaa Lazishvili.
  • he's currently facing six months in prison after Wednesday's attack, and will also have to pay an $82,000 fine and be ordered to deportation following his prison term.

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