India, Nov. 14 -- Usman Nurmagomedov has been sentenced to six months in prison in Abu Dhabi following his involvement in a violent altercation with former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili. The PFL lightweight champion was among six members of Team Nurmagomedov handed prison sentences, with each also receiving a Dh300,000 fine and a deportation order.

The verdict was delivered by the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court, following an investigation into the hotel brawl that took place earlier this week. The six defendants will be deported from the United Arab Emirates after completing their prison terms.

According to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, the convictions were related to disturbing public security, causing panic and endangerin...