RAF Abu Dhabi live results, round-by-round updates for today's Khamzat Chimaev vs. Chris Weidman card
Key Points:
- RAF Abu Dhabi hosted a 13-match wrestling card at Etihad Arena featuring crossover stars and freestyle wrestling talents, headlined by former UFC middleweight champions Khamzat Chimaev and Chris Weidman.
- Khamzat Chimaev, undefeated in RAF with notable wins over former UFC champions, faced Chris Weidman, who stepped in as a late replacement after Colby Covington withdrew due to injury.
- The main event was for the inaugural RAF light heavyweight crossover title, with the event airing live on FOX Nation starting at 11 a.m. ET.
- Other notable matches included Arman Tsarukyan vs. Neiman Gracie at catchweight, and Kyle Snyder defending his light heavyweight championship via technical fall.
- Several fighters secured decisive victories, including Diana Avsaragova and Merab Dvalishvili with first-round falls, and Kennedy Blades retaining the women's middleweight championship by technical fall.