Real American Freestyle returned to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with a high-stakes card broadcast on FOX Nation.
The main event featured former UFC Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev facing Chris Weidman, who stepped in on short notice for “Colby Covington, who withdrew from the contest.”
The event, which kicked off at 11 a.m. ET, showcased a variety of crossover matchups and championship bouts.
In the evening’s co-main event, top UFC Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan faced off against former Bellator veteran Neiman Gracie.
Other notable action included Zabit Magomedsharipov, who made his promotional debut by defeating Giga Chikadze via pin in the second round.
In the women’s division, Kennedy Blades secured the Women’s Middleweight Championship after a 10-0 technical fall victory over Bella Mir.
The card also featured several dominant performances, such as Kyle Dake, who claimed the RAF Cruiserweight Championship with an 11-0 technical fall win over Alp Arslan Begenjov.
Jordan Burroughs and Kyle Snyder also secured technical fall victories in their respective matches, while Abdulrashid Sadulaev earned a points decision against Dauren Kurugliev to win the RAF Light Heavyweight Championship.
The event was not without controversy, as reports noted that a “former UFC champion was ambushed and bloodied” ahead of the main card festivities.
Merab Dvalishvili, who was involved in that incident, later defeated Marlon Moraes by pin in the first round of their catchweight bout.
Other results included Saba Lazishvili defeating Urijah Faber on points, Diana Avsaragova pinning Julianna Pena, and Murtaza Talha defeating Osama Elsaidy.
Zahid Valencia rounded out the winners by defeating Khidir Saipudinov 4-2 in their 190-pound matchup.
Fans and analysts followed the action through live updates and real-time round results provided throughout the broadcast, according to “the official tournament coverage.”