Real American Freestyle is back for its 17th event on Saturday, November 14, at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Khamzat Chimaev was originally scheduled to face Colby Covington, but Covington pulled out, prompting Chris Weidman to step up on short notice. This is RAF’s third event taking place outside the United States.
Below is everything you need to know about Saturday’s RAF card headlined by Chimaev vs. Weidman, including the start time, how to watch, location, and full card.
Two former UFC Middleweight Champions, Chimaev and Weidman, are facing off in the Main Event of RAF Abu Dhabi. Chimaev is 4-0 in RAF after losing his previous MMA fight to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 in May. On the other hand, Weidman is coming off a loss to Colby Covington in his RAF debut in May. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Chimaev is a massive -5000 favorite, with Weidman at +1800.
After suffering his first loss in RAF, Arman Tsarukyan bounced back with a victory over Dillon Danis at RAF 14 in October. Now Tsarukyan will face Neiman Gracie, who is 0-1 in RAF with a loss to Shara Magomedov in September. In this fight, Tsarukyan is a -10000 favorite with Gracie as a +3000 underdog.
On Thursday in a hotel, Usman Nurmagomedov caught Merab Dvalishvili off guard and slapped him, which caused a massive brawl between the two groups. Although Dvalishvili appeared to get cut open, he is still slated to wrestle Marlon Moraes on Saturday’s card. Dvalishvili is 2-1 in RAF, with wins over Frankie Edgar and Henry Cejudo, but he suffered a loss to Cejudo in his last match. Moraes, the former UFC and PFL fighter, is making his RAF debut in this match. Dvalishvili is a -1450 favorite, while Moraes is a +850 underdog on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Odds for this event are available on DraftKings Sportsbook in Iowa and Connecticut.
How to Watch
This card begins at 11:00 a.m. ET and airs live on Fox Nation.
RAF Abu Dhabi Card
Khamzat Chimaev (-5000) vs. Chris Weidman (+1800) — Light Heavyweight Crossover Championship Bout
Arman Tsarukyan (-10000) vs. Neiman Gracie (+3000) — Catchweight Crossover Bout
Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Giga Chikadze — Welterweight Crossover Bout
Abdulrashid Sadulaev (-1600) vs. Dauren Kurugliev (+900) — Light Heavyweight Bout
Kyle Dake (-4000) vs. Alp Arslan Begenjov (+1600) — Cruiserweight Championship Bout
Saba Lazishvili vs. Urijah Faber — Lightweight Crossover Bout
Jordan Burroughs vs. Azamat Nurykau — Middleweight Bout
Kyle Snyder (-8000) vs. Shamil Erdogan (+2200) — Light Heavyweight Championship Bout
Murtaza Talha (-148) vs. Osama Elsaidy (+124) — Light Heavyweight Crossover Bout
Diana Avsaragova (-115) vs. Julianna Peña (-105) — Middleweight Crossover Bout
Merab Dvalishvili (-1450) vs. Marlon Moraes (+850) — Catchweight Crossover Bout
Zahid Valencia (-2400) vs. Khidir Saipudinov (+1200) — Cruiserweight Bout
Kennedy Blades (-6500) vs. Bella Mir (+2000) — Middleweight Championship Bout
RAF Abu Dhabi Location
This event takes place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
RAF Abu Dhabi FAQ
When is RAF Abu Dhabi?
The upcoming RAF card takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
What time does RAF Abu Dhabi start?
This event begins at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET.
How can I watch RAF Abu Dhabi?
RAF Abu Dhabi is airing on Fox Nation.
Where is RAF Abu Dhabi taking place?
This event is taking place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
What fights are on the RAF Abu Dhabi card?
The card includes Khamzat Chimaev vs. Chris Weidman, Arman Tsarukyan vs. Neiman Gracie, and Merab Dvalishvili vs. Marlon Moraes.
