RAF Abu Dhabi November 14: How to Watch Live, Start Time and Full Fight Card Featuring Tsarukyan and Chimaev
- Author: Vahe Hakobyan
- Sportaran
Today, November 14, 2026, Abu Dhabi (UAE) will host a major Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling event featuring well-known UFC and PFL fighters, Olympic champions, and international wrestling stars. One of the evening's main attractions will be a wrestling match between Armenia's Arman Tsarukyan and Brazilian fighter Neiman Gracie.
The event will take place at Etihad Arena and feature a total of 13 matches, including several championship contests.
The headline event will see UFC champion Khamzat Chimaev face former UFC champion Chris Weidman. Chimaev was originally scheduled to compete against Colby Covington, but the American fighter was replaced due to injury.
What Time Does RAF Abu Dhabi Start on November 14?
RAF Abu Dhabi begins at 8:00 PM Yerevan time (7:00 PM Moscow time).
The preliminary schedule is as follows:
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8:00 PM Yerevan / 7:00 PM Moscow — Event begins with the first four matches.
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8:40 PM Yerevan / 7:40 PM Moscow — The next four matchups.
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10:00 PM Yerevan / 9:00 PM Moscow — Matches featuring Magomedsharipov, Sadulaev and Dake.
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10:30 PM Yerevan / 9:30 PM Moscow — Main events featuring Arman Tsarukyan and Khamzat Chimaev.
Individual match times may change depending on the duration of the preceding contests.
Where to Watch RAF Abu Dhabi Live: Streaming Information
Organizers have announced several viewing options for the tournament. An international broadcast is scheduled on the official Real American Freestyle YouTube channel.
RAF Abu Dhabi live stream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTAN_8hdsXM
The event will also be broadcast on FOX Nation in the United States and STARZPLAY in the Middle East and North Africa.
YouTube streaming availability may vary depending on the viewer's location.
Arman Tsarukyan vs Neiman Gracie
One of the most anticipated matches for Armenian fans features Arman Tsarukyan, one of the leading contenders in the UFC lightweight division.
His opponent will be Neiman Gracie, a Brazilian MMA fighter known for his appearances in Bellator and PFL and a member of the legendary Gracie family.
The two athletes will compete under freestyle wrestling rules rather than mixed martial arts rules.
Their matchup has been designated as the evening's co-main event.
The main-event block is scheduled to begin at 10:30 PM Yerevan time (9:30 PM Moscow time).
RAF Abu Dhabi Full Fight Card — November 14, 2026
Main Events — From 10:30 PM Yerevan Time
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Khamzat Chimaev (UAE) vs Chris Weidman (USA) — Light Heavyweight Crossover Championship.
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Arman Tsarukyan (Armenia) vs Neiman Gracie (Brazil) — Catchweight Crossover.
Matches Starting at 10:00 PM Yerevan Time
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Zabit Magomedsharipov (Russia) vs Giga Chikadze (Georgia).
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Abdulrashid Sadulaev (Russia) vs Dauren Kurugliev (Greece).
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Kyle Dake (USA) vs Alp Arslan Begenjov (Turkmenistan) — Championship match.
Matches Starting at 8:40 PM Yerevan Time
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Urijah Faber (USA) vs Saba Lazishvili (Georgia).
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Jordan Burroughs (USA) vs Azamat Nurykau (Belarus).
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Kyle Snyder (USA) vs Shamil Erdogan (Turkey) — Championship match.
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Murtaza Talha (Bahrain) vs Osama Elsaidy (Egypt).
Opening Matches — From 8:00 PM Yerevan Time
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Diana Avsaragova (Russia) vs Julianna Peña (USA).
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Merab Dvalishvili (Georgia) vs Marlon Moraes (Brazil).
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Zahid Valencia (USA) vs Khidir Saipudinov (France).
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Kennedy Blades (USA) vs Bella Mir (USA) — Championship match.
RAF Abu Dhabi will bring together competitors from different combat sports backgrounds. Unlike UFC and PFL events, the athletes will compete under wrestling rules, offering fans an opportunity to see prominent MMA fighters face accomplished wrestlers on the same mat.
RAF Abu Dhabi takes place on November 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM Yerevan time (7:00 PM Moscow time).