RAF Abu Dhabi: Complete Fight Card and Start Time for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Chris Weidman
Real American Freestyle (RAF) arrives at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena on Saturday, November 14, presenting a loaded fight card. The main event features a championship bout between former UFC middleweight champions Khamzat Chimaev and Chris Weidman.
Main Event Details
Khamzat Chimaev (3-0 RAF) is making his return to wrestling after dominant wins over Dillon Danis, Tyron Woodley, and Robbie Lawler. Originally, he was set to challenge Colby Covington for the RAF cruiserweight crossover title, but Covington withdrew earlier in the week.
Replacing Covington is Chris Weidman (0-1 RAF), who carries an impressive wrestling pedigree. A former NCAA Division I All-American, Weidman ended Anderson Silva's legendary UFC middleweight reign in 2013. His only RAF appearance came this past May, where he narrowly lost 5-4 to Covington.
How to Watch RAF Abu Dhabi
The event will broadcast live on FOX Nation in the United States starting at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday. Fans in the Middle East and North Africa can stream it on STARZPLAY, while viewers worldwide can watch on RAF’s YouTube channel.
Other Notable Bouts on the Card
The co-main event has RAF middleweight crossover champion Arman Tsarukyan facing former Bellator contender Neiman Gracie in a catchweight non-title fight. Returning fighters include retired UFC competitor Zabit Magomedsharipov against featherweight veteran Giga Chikadze. UFC stars Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov will also compete versus Marlon Moraes and Urijah Faber, respectively.
Elite freestyle wrestlers are featured as well. Kyle Dake defends the RAF cruiserweight belt against Alp Arslan Begenjov, Kyle Snyder battles Shamil Erdogan for the light heavyweight title, and Kennedy Blades puts her middleweight crown on the line against Bella Mir, daughter of UFC legend Frank Mir.
RAF Abu Dhabi Full Match Card (Start Time: 11 a.m. ET, FOX Nation)
- Light heavyweight crossover championship: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Chris Weidman
- Catchweight crossover: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Neiman Gracie
- Welterweight crossover: Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Giga Chikadze
- Light heavyweight: Abdulrashid Sadulaev vs. Dauren Kurugliev
- Cruiserweight championship: Kyle Dake vs. Alp Arslan Begenjov
- Lightweight crossover: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Urijah Faber
- Middleweight: Jordan Burroughs vs. Azamat Nurykau
- Light heavyweight championship: Kyle Snyder vs. Shamil Erdogan
- Light heavyweight crossover: Murtaza Talha vs. Osama Elsaidy
- Middleweight crossover: Diana Avsaragova vs. Julianna Peña
- Catchweight crossover: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Marlon Moraes
- Cruiserweight: Zahid Valencia vs. Khidir Saipudinov
- Middleweight championship: Kennedy Blades vs. Bella Mir
