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Usman Nurmagomedov is facing six months in prison following the Wednesday incident in Abu Dhabi. Nurmagomedov, along with five others involved, will also have to pay a roughly $82,000 fine and be ordered to deportation following their prison terms for their part in the altercation that left Merab Dvalishvili battered and bloodied, according to a statement from the Abu Dhabi judicial department.

Nurmagomedov and his associates approached Dvalishvili and his friend at the fighter hotel in Abu Dhabi ahead of Real American Freestyle wrestling event. Video appeared to show Nurmagomedov slap Dvalishvili before the brawl ensued.

All parties involved were immediately detained by authorities.

RAF CEO and co-founder Chad Bronstein announced shortly after sentencing that Dvalishvili and his friend, Saba Lazishvili, had been released from police custody. Dvalishvili released a brief statement on social media on Friday to address the matter.

"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," Dvalishvili wrote. "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."

Nurmagomedov is currently a free agent who was recently signed to the Professional Fighters League and, before that, Bellator. He has been seen at recent UFC events, supporting his brother, Umar Nurmagomedov, and teammate, Islam Makhachev.

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