ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 21: Georgia’s Merab Dvalishvili holds an open training session for fans and media at Yas Mall on October 21, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili scored a victory over former foe Marlon Moraes today (Saturday, November 14, 2026). RAF Abu Dhabi FORWARD FOX Nation From inside the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
This happens just a few days after Dvalishvili jumped Usman Nurmagomedov and his collection of fools.
Fight fans were left wondering if Merab would remain on Saturday’s RAF card in Abu Dhabi after what happened earlier this week. Dvalishvili spent some time in prison and had to pay a small fine for his involvement, but was eventually released and cleared to compete with Moraes. The decision was impressive considering Dvalishvili’s face was beaten hard by Team Nurmagomedov.
Dvalishvili, considered one of the best fighters in the UFC bantamweight division, looked locked in from the opening bell. The former UFC champion eventually worked into position to catch Moraes and walk away with the incredible victory.
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