Abu Dhabi Police Arrest Eight Over Hotel Brawl and Two for Filming
Abu Dhabi Police arrested eight individuals following a violent altercation at a hotel entrance in the emirate, alongside two additional people detained for filming the incident. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the physical confrontation erupted as a result of earlier disputes between the involved parties.
Specialized police teams deployed to the scene immediately to manage the situation and apprehend those responsible. The authority announced that strict legal measures will be pursued against all participants, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy toward actions that compromise public safety. Officials further urged the public to maintain strict adherence to the rule of law at all times.
While official police statements did not name specific participants, the arrests follow a widely circulated social media video showing a brawl involving prominent mixed martial arts figures. The footage captured an incident where fighters including Usman Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili, who are in Abu Dhabi for the Real American Freestyle event, became embroiled in a physical confrontation. Dvalishvili subsequently released a video from a treatment location accusing opposing team members of launching a surprise attack from behind.
Abu Dhabi Police have not formally linked the arrests to the viral combat sports footage, focusing instead on the direct breach of public order at the hotel location. The investigation remains active as authorities process the detained individuals and review the footage captured by bystanders at the scene.
