Arman Tsarukyan is RAF's first middleweight crossover champion after a 10-0 tech fall of Dillon Danis and defends against Neiman Gracie Nov. 14 in Abu Dhabi.
From 37 reports by 14 outlets
Latest Tsarukyan to defend title against Neiman Gracie Nov. 14 in Abu Dhabi 6 updates 14 outlets
Results
Main card
- Arman Tsarukyan vs Dillon Danis technical fall (10-0), R1 Middleweight crossover title fight
- Khamzat Chimaev vs Robbie Lawler technical fall, R1
- Lucia Yepez vs Sarah Hildebrandt win
- Sebastian Rivera vs Vito Arujau win
- Mikey Caliendo vs Jordan Burroughs 7-5 on points
- Ridge Lovett vs Jordan Oliver win
- Yonger Bastida vs Zach Elam win
- Akhmed Gadzhimagomedov vs Mekhi Lewis win
- Bella Mir vs Hope Chase win
- Pat Downey vs Magomed Magomedkerimov pin
- Brendan Allen vs Alexander Shlemenko technical fall (10-0)
- Dylan Ragusin vs Juan Archuleta technical fall
What we know
- Arman Tsarukyan won the inaugural RAF middleweight crossover title
- Tsarukyan makes his first title defense against Neiman Gracie on Nov. 14 at an RAF event in Abu Dhabi
- Tsarukyan stepped on Danis right after the match, security intervened, and the pair then shook hands
Reported, not confirmed
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Khamzat Chimaev faces Colby Covington in Abu Dhabi in three weeks
ActuMMA
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RAF is targeting an event in Armenia in early 2027, with Tsarukyan helping close the deal
Combat Sports UK
Arman Tsarukyan needed around 80 seconds to finish one of RAF's most heated builds, according to Combat Sports UK, piling up takedowns, step-outs and a turn against Dillon Danis, who had cut down to 175lb. Their press conference a day earlier ended in a brawl after Danis wore a shirt mocking Tsarukyan's teammate Khamzat Chimaev, and Yardbarker reports Tsarukyan slapped Danis early in the match, drawing a warning. Asked by Chael Sonnen whether the feud was over, Tsarukyan said it ends only when they fight in the cage.
The night's upset reshaped Tsarukyan's plans. With Jordan Burroughs handed his first RAF loss by Mikey Caliendo, Tsarukyan said at the post-event press conference that Burroughs no longer interests him and named Georges St-Pierre as the name he wants if RAF can sign him. "I want to collect all big names, all the best fighters," he said, per Combat Sports UK. In MMA, he still hopes his next UFC fight is against lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.
Khamzat Chimaev, who lost the UFC middleweight title to Sean Strickland in May, ended his co-main with Lawler with 20 seconds left in the first period, according to ActuMMA, then told MMA Fighting he was glad to finally face Colby Covington and vowed to break his neck. Former Bellator champion Alexander Shlemenko, beaten in his RAF debut, said in a YouTube video that he lacked wrestling experience but gained a lot from the night.
The night's upset reshaped Tsarukyan's plans. With Jordan Burroughs handed his first RAF loss by Mikey Caliendo, Tsarukyan said at the post-event press conference that Burroughs no longer interests him and named Georges St-Pierre as the name he wants if RAF can sign him. "I want to collect all big names, all the best fighters," he said, per Combat Sports UK. In MMA, he still hopes his next UFC fight is against lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.
Khamzat Chimaev, who lost the UFC middleweight title to Sean Strickland in May, ended his co-main with Lawler with 20 seconds left in the first period, according to ActuMMA, then told MMA Fighting he was glad to finally face Colby Covington and vowed to break his neck. Former Bellator champion Alexander Shlemenko, beaten in his RAF debut, said in a YouTube video that he lacked wrestling experience but gained a lot from the night.
- Summary
- Arman Tsarukyan is RAF's first middleweight crossover champion after a 10-0 tech fall of Dillon Danis and defends against Neiman Gracie Nov. 14 in Abu Dhabi.
- Key points (one per line)
- Arman Tsarukyan beat Dillon Danis by 10-0 technical fall for the inaugural RAF middleweight crossover title
Tsarukyan stepped on Danis after the match and security intervened before the pair shook hands
Mikey Caliendo upset Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs 7-5; Khamzat Chimaev tech-falled Robbie Lawler
Tsarukyan faces Neiman Gracie Nov. 14 in Abu Dhabi and named Georges St-Pierre as a dream opponent
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
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Bloody Elbow | https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/24/arman-tsarukyan-vs-dillon-danis-raf-wrestling-result-drama-avoided-as-ufc-star-wins-with-ease/
MMA Mania | https://www.mmamania.com/raf-wrestling-schedule-cards-live-results/481159/highlights-arman-tsarukyan-steamrolls-disrespectful-dillon-danis-then-steps-on-his-chest-raf-14
MMA Fighting | https://www.mmafighting.com/raf-wrestling/517241/arman-tsarukyan-steps-on-dillon-danis-after-shutout-victory-in-raf-14-main-event
Yardbarker MMA | https://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/arman_tsarukyan_vs_dillon_danis_raf_wrestling_result_drama_avoided_as_ufc_star_wins_with_ease/s1_17651_44466649
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/b69bf6f0-eed3-4402-a2a4-538274823480/arman-tsarukyan-beats-dillon-danis-by-tech-fall-to-win-raf-crossover-title
MiddleEasy | https://middleeasy.com/results/arman-tsarukyan-dillon-danis-raf14-result-highlights/
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MMA Fighting | https://www.mmafighting.com/raf-wrestling/517284/raf-14-results-mikey-caliendo-pulls-off-massive-upset-beating-olympic-champ-jordan-burroughs
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Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/3651a1c1-262f-4cd6-b99d-09b1e2f675e4/mikey-caliendo-beats-olympic-champion-jordan-burroughs-7-5-at-raf-14
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/ebbbdf50-600e-441a-beb1-462e2e5b00de/khamzat-chimaev-beats-robbie-lawler-by-tech-fall-in-first-period-at-raf-14
MiddleEasy | https://middleeasy.com/results/khamzat-chimaev-robbie-lawler-raf14-result-highlights/
MMA Fighting | https://www.mmafighting.com/raf-wrestling/517295/raf-14-results-khamzat-chimaev-smashes-robbie-lawler-promises-to-break-colby-covingtons-neck
Bloody Elbow | https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/23/khamzat-chimaev-vs-robbie-lawler-raf-wrestling-14-result-former-ufc-champion-scores-early-stoppage/
Yardbarker MMA | https://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/khamzat_chimaev_vs_robbie_lawler_raf_wrestling_14_result_former_ufc_champion_scores_early_stoppage/s1_17651_44466628
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Fighters in this story
Khamzat Chimaev
Arman Tsarukyan
Dillon Danis
Robbie Lawler
Alexander Shlemenko
Bella Mir
Sebastian Rivera
Akhmed Gadzhimagomedov
Pat Downey
Jordan Burroughs
Hope Chase
Lucia YepezHow the story developed
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RAF targets Armenia event in early 2027Combat Sports UK
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Result Mikey Caliendo upsets Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs 7-5
MMA Fighting, 
MMA Mania, 
MiddleEasy
Bloody ElbowShow 1 earlier update
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Result Downey pins Magomedkerimov; Allen and Ragusin win by technical fall
FightTime.ru, 
Kimura, MMA Fighting
Sources
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Fightsports Greece
La Sueur
MMA Fanatik Slovakia
Fight Site Croatia
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