Dvalishvili's Georgia Slap Ignites Old UFC Rivalry, Nurmagomedov Fires Back
The long-standing bad blood between top UFC bantamweights Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili boiled over last month in Tbilisi, Georgia, when Dvalishvili reportedly slapped Nurmagomedov's friend, Ahmed Gadzhimagomedov, at a Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling event. Nurmagomedov has now publicly slammed Dvalishvili's actions, calling out his character and defending his friend who approached Dvalishvili to ask about a potential rematch and past harsh comments. This physical altercation significantly escalates an already intense rivalry between two of the sport's elite.















