Saba Lazishvili’s father: I am hopeful that they will be released today - as far as I know, the relevant agencies have been given instructions; the government is involved, and the matter will be under the Prime Minister’s personal supervision.

The father of 21-year-old wrestler Saba Lazishvili, Anzor Lazishvili, says that the case concerning the incident in Abu Dhabi has been placed under the Prime Minister’s personal supervision. Speaking to Interpressnews, Lazishvili said he expects his son and UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili to be released today.

“ I have been contacted by high-ranking government officials. I know that the Prime Minister will arrive today and get involved. The matter will be under the Prime Minister’s personal supervision. I am hopeful that they will be released today. As far as I know, the relevant agencies have been given instructions, and I hope everything will be fine. They should be released today. There is a wrestling competition in Abu Dhabi tomorrow, and my son needs to compete. What reassures me is that the government is involved. I am confident that everything will be fine,” Anzor Lazishvili said.

On November 11, UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili and wrestler Saba Lazishvili were involved in a physical altercation in Abu Dhabi. The incident took place in a hotel lobby when Dagestani fighter Usman Nurmagomedov, accompanied by several others, attacked Merab Dvalishvili. Saba Lazishvili was also involved in the fight at the hotel.

Legal proceedings have been initiated in connection with the incident. Police took all those involved in the altercation to the police station.