Real American Freestyle returned to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, for a high-profile event broadcast on FOX Nation.
The main event featured former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev competing against fellow former titleholder Chris Weidman.
Weidman accepted the match on short notice after “Colby Covington pulled out of the scheduled contest”, according to MMA Mania.
The event card included several notable matchups across various weight classes, highlighting a mix of veteran fighters and rising prospects.
In the women’s division, Kennedy Blades secured the middleweight championship title by defeating Bella Mir with a 10-0 technical fall.
Other results saw Jordan Burroughs and Kyle Snyder both achieve 11-0 technical fall victories in their respective matches.
Kyle Dake also captured the cruiserweight championship by defeating Alp Arslan Begenjov via an 11-0 technical fall.
The co-main event showcased a clash between top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and former Bellator veteran Neiman Gracie.
Additional action featured Merab Dvalishvili, who recently made headlines after reports indicated that “a former UFC champion was ambushed and bloodied” prior to the event, as noted by MMA Mania.
Dvalishvili successfully defeated Marlon Moraes by pin in the first round.
Zabit Magomedsharipov made his promotional debut against Giga Chikadze on the main card.
The event, which began at 11 a.m. ET, provided fans with a full schedule of wrestling and freestyle competition.
Complete details regarding the full fight card and start times were provided via “the official RAF wrestling schedule”, as documented by MMA Mania.
The promotion continues to expand its reach by hosting events in international venues like the Etihad Arena.
Further updates, including results and highlights from the evening, remain available through the official broadcast partner and online sports outlets.