Eight Sentenced Over Nurmagomedov-Dvalishvili Brawl

Eight people connected to the hotel altercation between Usman Nurmagomedov's entourage and Merab Dvalishvili have been sentenced to six months in prison by an Abu Dhabi court.

Six members of Nurmagomedov's team received the prison terms, according to ESPN, along with two individuals who recorded footage of the confrontation. The sentences stem from an incident at a hotel involving the Bellator lightweight champion and the UFC bantamweight champion.

What The Abu Dhabi Ruling Means For Nurmagomedov's Team

The brawl drew attention when it occurred, with both camps involved in the physical exchange. Nurmagomedov, cousin of retired UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, holds the Bellator 155-pound title while Dvalishvili captured the UFC bantamweight strap earlier this year.

All eight defendants were present for the sentencing hearing. The court handed down uniform six-month terms to both the team members who participated in the fight and the bystanders who filmed the incident.

Neither Nurmagomedov nor Dvalishvili were named among those sentenced, and it remains unclear whether the ruling will affect either fighter's travel or licensing status for future bouts.

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• ESPN MMA — Eight sentenced to prison over Nurmagomedov-Dvalishvili hotel brawl