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Khamzat Chimaev headlines RAF debut in Abu Dhabi; Arman Tsarukyan set to compete

Khamzat Chimaev is headlining RAF’s next international event. After successful shows in Georgia and Moscow, RAF is now heading to Abu Dhabi as part of a new five-year deal with the Department of Culture and Tourism. The debut event takes…

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 11:00 AM
Khamzat Chimaev headlines RAF debut in Abu Dhabi; Arman Tsarukyan set to compete
Key Things to Know
  • Khamzat Chimaev will headline RAF's debut event in Abu Dhabi on November 14, 2026.
  • The event is part of a new five-year deal with the Department of Culture and Tourism.
  • UFC star Arman Tsarukyan is also scheduled to compete on the Abu Dhabi card.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Khamzat Chimaev is scheduled to headline RAF's debut event in Abu Dhabi on November 14, 2026. The event marks the start of a new five-year deal between RAF and the Department of Culture and Tourism. Chimaev's opponent for the main event has not yet been announced.

Several other high-profile athletes are also set to compete, including UFC star Arman Tsarukyan, Kyle Snyder, Jordan Burroughs, and Sadulaev. Former two-division UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo is also expected to wrestle at the event.

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