While I’m over here enjoying some peace and quiet in Las Vegas, a lot of people have been asking/demanding for my thoughts on the altercation in Abu Dhabi.
Let me start with this. I think Usman made an incredibly foolish and costly mistake. One that could potentially jeopardize his future, and for what?
My immediate reaction was to reach out to Merab, someone I also know personally, to express my disappointment in what happened and make sure he was OK.
There’s no way to spin this into something positive, and I have no interest in trying. I have tremendous love and respect for Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the people who have welcomed me into that part of the world over the years. Seeing something like this happen there was disappointing and, frankly, shameful.
At the same time, let’s remember something. These guys aren’t doctors or schoolteachers. They’re professional fighters. They’re trained to fight, and emotions sometimes get the better of people. It happened in Georgia and now in Abu Dhabi. Am I shocked when fighters get into altercations outside the cage? No. Does that excuse it? Absolutely not.
You can care about people, respect their accomplishments, and still recognize when they’ve made a terrible decision.
Loyalty should never require you to abandon your principles. One mistake can ruin years of hard work. Pops would be pissed and ashamed.
Just want to let everyone know I have been released and I am good,healthy and ready to go . I want to thank everyone in Abu Dhabi for your help in resolving this matter. I love visiting Abu Dhabi and am happy to be welcomed. I do hope that they release everyone - i would not press charges. I want peace and the best for all. Thanks everyone for your love and support🦾
🚨 BREAKING: Usman Nurmagomedov has been sentenced to 6 MONTHS in prison in Abu Dhabi for attacking Merab Dvalishvili, along with all 5 other members of Team Nurmagomedov
They’ve all been fined Dh300K each and will be DEPORTED after serving their sentences
via @TheNationalNews
Florence Pugh recommends how you should approach Dunesday:
“Do ‘Dune’ first, go have some lunch & process that, maybe have the night off to talk about it. Following day, do ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ or in the evening.”
(Source: @ELLEmagazine)