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RAF scores five-year deal with Abu Dhabi, adds UFC’s Khamzat and Arman to Nov. 14 debut

Real American Freestyle (RAF) will continue its overseas expansion later this year with the announcement of RAF Abu Dhabi, part of a five-year deal that kicks off on Sat., Nov. 14, 2026 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Expected…

By Jesse Holland · MMA Mania

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 2:18 PM

Key Things to Know

RAF Wrestling signed a five-year deal with Abu Dhabi starting November 14, 2026.
The inaugural Abu Dhabi event will take place at the Etihad Arena.
Former UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev is expected to headline the debut card.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Real American Freestyle (RAF) Wrestling has announced a five-year partnership with Abu Dhabi to expand its global reach. The deal kicks off with an inaugural event scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev is expected to headline the card.

Other notable competitors scheduled for the November debut include UFC stars Arman Tsarukyan and Henry Cejudo, alongside wrestling icons Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Snyder, and Abdulrashid Sadulaev. Before heading to Abu Dhabi, the promotion will host RAF 14 on October 3 at the BleauLive Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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