New footage has emerged, capturing a heated moment between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov's friend, Ahmed Gadzhimagomedov, at the RAF Georgia event. This incident has reignited tensions between the two fighters, who have a history of rivalry. The video shows Dvalishvili slapping Gadzhimagomedov, with Nurmagomedov alleging that his friend was struck after asking why Dvalishvili was talking about him behind his back. The event, which is strictly wrestling-only, has added fuel to the fire, with many predicting trouble on Saturday. The large contingent of Dagestanis in Georgia for the wrestling event has further heightened the potential for a rematch between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov. The latest incident has certainly added more heat to a potential rematch between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov. 'The Machine' is expected to challenge Petr Yan for the UFC bantamweight title next, while Nurmagomedov will face Song Yadong in the UFC Shanghai main event this August. This incident has reignited the debate over Dvalishvili's reign as the former UFC bantamweight champion in 2025, with some questioning whether his performance was impressive enough to warrant an immediate title shot. The rivalry between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov has been ongoing since their last encounter at UFC 311, with Nurmagomedov expressing a preference for avenging his loss against Dvalishvili over winning the UFC bantamweight title. The upcoming RAF event in Georgia has added more fuel to the fire, with Dvalishvili's altercation with Nurmagomedov's friend. The incident has raised questions about the nature of the rivalry and the potential consequences of the ongoing tension between the two fighters. The emergence of new footage has further intensified the situation, with Gadzhimagomedov's involvement adding a layer of complexity to the story. The large contingent of Dagestanis in Georgia for the wrestling event has also contributed to the heightened tensions, with many predicting trouble on Saturday. The potential rematch between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov has become a topic of interest, with the latest incident adding more heat to the situation. The incident has also sparked discussions about the nature of the rivalry and the potential implications for the future of the UFC bantamweight division. The rivalry between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov has been a significant aspect of the UFC bantamweight division, with both fighters having a history of intense competition. The latest incident has added a new layer of complexity to the story, with the involvement of Gadzhimagomedov and the potential for a rematch between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov. The incident has also raised questions about the nature of the rivalry and the potential consequences of the ongoing tension between the two fighters. The emergence of new footage has further intensified the situation, with Gadzhimagomedov's involvement adding a layer of complexity to the story. The large contingent of Dagestanis in Georgia for the wrestling event has also contributed to the heightened tensions, with many predicting trouble on Saturday. The potential rematch between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov has become a topic of interest, with the latest incident adding more heat to the situation. The incident has also sparked discussions about the nature of the rivalry and the potential implications for the future of the UFC bantamweight division. The rivalry between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov has been a significant aspect of the UFC bantamweight division, with both fighters having a history of intense competition. The latest incident has added a new layer of complexity to the story, with the involvement of Gadzhimagomedov and the potential for a rematch between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov. The incident has also raised questions about the nature of the rivalry and the potential consequences of the ongoing tension between the two fighters. The emergence of new footage has further intensified the situation, with Gadzhimagomedov's involvement adding a layer of complexity to the story. The large contingent of Dagestanis in Georgia for the wrestling event has also contributed to the heightened tensions, with many predicting trouble on Saturday. The potential rematch between Dvalishvili and Nurmagomedov has become a topic of interest, with the latest incident adding more heat to the situation. The incident has also sparked discussions about the nature of the rivalry and the potential implications for the future of the UFC bantamweight division.
