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…

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.
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