UFC Chief Dana White Condemns 'Ridiculous' Abu Dhabi Incident Involving Fighter Merab Dvalishvili

Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has strongly criticised a violent incident in Abu Dhabi involving fighter Merab Dvalishvili, calling the altercation "ridiculous and stupid" during remarks at the UFC 334 press conference.

According to reports, eight individuals were taken into custody following the brawl. White confirmed that those involved in the incident remain in custody, though specific details regarding potential charges and timelines for release remained unclear at the time of his statement.

The UFC chief's candid remarks underscore the organization's zero-tolerance approach toward off-octagon violence and misconduct by fighters and associates. White's comments came as the promotion prepared for UFC 334, with the focus now divided between upcoming competition and the fallout from the Abu Dhabi incident.

Local authorities in Abu Dhabi have taken control of the investigation, and further details regarding the circumstances of the brawl and the status of those arrested are expected to emerge in coming days.