Nurmagomedov’s manager apologises to Abu Dhabi after brawl, vows team will do better
Ali Abdelaziz, manager for MMA fighter Usman Nurmagomedov, has apologized to the leadership and people of Abu Dhabi following a violent brawl involving his team. The incident, which occurred at a hotel, has drawn criticism from the UFC and resulted in arrests.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the growing scrutiny on the conduct of professional athletes and their entourages in international host cities.
Usman Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has issued an apology to Abu Dhabi and its leadership following the violent confrontation involving members of the Russian fighter’s camp and Merab Dvalishvili. With arrests made and the incident drawing criticism from the UFC, Abdelaziz has acknowledged that his team’s conduct was unacceptable, while admitting that the consequences extend well beyond the fighters directly involved.Ali Abdelaziz apologises to Abu Dhabi on behalf of Nurmagomedov and his teamSpeaking to MMA Junkie on Thursday, November 12, Abdelaziz expressed embarrassment over the incident and apologised to the people and leadership of Abu Dhabi, where the confrontation took place.“I'm truly sorry [about Wednesday's events]. It's embarrassing what happened. I hope these young men will get a good lesson. This is something that should not happen again.“All of our guys have to set a good example [...]
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