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RESULTS RAF 14: Tsarukyan beats Danis for crossover title, Chimaev routs Lawler

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RAF 14: Tsarukyan beats Danis for crossover title, Chimaev routs Lawler
Photo via MMA Fanatik Slovakia

Latest Yepez edges Hildebrandt 8-7; Rivera beats Arujau on criteria 8 updates 11 outlets

Results

Main card

  1. Arman Tsarukyan vs Dillon Danis technical fall (10-0), R1 Middleweight title fight
  2. Khamzat Chimaev vs Robbie Lawler technical fall (11-0), R1
  3. Lucia Yepez vs Sarah Hildebrandt 8-7 on points
  4. Sebastian Rivera vs Vito Arujau criteria (11-11)
  5. Mikey Caliendo vs Jordan Burroughs 7-5 on points
  6. Ridge Lovett vs Jordan Oliver technical fall (13-2)
  7. Yonger Bastida vs Zach Elam 9-1 on points
  8. Akhmed Gadzhimagomedov vs Mekhi Lewis 5-4 on points
  9. Bella Mir vs Hope Chase technical fall (10-0)
  10. Pat Downey vs Magomed Magomedkerimov pin, R2
  11. Brendan Allen vs Alexander Shlemenko technical fall (10-0)
  12. Dylan Ragusin vs Juan Archuleta technical fall (10-0)

What we know

  • Arman Tsarukyan won the inaugural RAF middleweight crossover title
  • Khamzat Chimaev faces Colby Covington for the RAF crossover title in the main event in Abu Dhabi in three weeks
  • Tsarukyan stepped on Danis after the match, security separated them, and the two shook hands
  • Tsarukyan wrestles again in Abu Dhabi in three weeks and hopes his next UFC fight is against lightweight champion Justin Gaethje

Reported, not confirmed

  • Chimaev's RAF record is now 4-0 MiddleEasy
  • The loss to Caliendo was Jordan Burroughs' first in RAF MMA Fighting
Arman Tsarukyan turned one of the most heated builds in RAF history into a near-shutout at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, finishing Dillon Danis in about 80 seconds. Danis drew an early slap, then Tsarukyan piled up step-outs, takedowns and turns. Danis, who came in 0-2 in RAF with losses to Chimaev and Colby Covington, had cut down to 175 pounds for the match.

The tension dated to Thursday, when Tsarukyan went after Danis as the press conference ended in a brawl. RAF security was ready this time, and Danis kept his cool after being stepped on. Tsarukyan still does not consider the rivalry settled and told Chael Sonnen it would only end if they fought in the cage.

Khamzat Chimaev used the co-main as a tune-up for his Covington match in three weeks. "Happy to finally get his guy and break his neck," Chimaev said, according to MMA Fighting. Tsarukyan is also set to wrestle on that Abu Dhabi card.

The night's upset belonged to Mikey Caliendo over Jordan Burroughs, while former Bellator champion Alexander Shlemenko lost his RAF debut to UFC middleweight Brendan Allen.
 
Summary
Arman Tsarukyan tech-falled Dillon Danis for RAF's inaugural middleweight crossover title; he and Chimaev both compete again in Abu Dhabi in three weeks.
Key points (one per line)
Arman Tsarukyan beat Dillon Danis 10-0 by first-period technical fall to win the inaugural RAF middleweight crossover title.
Khamzat Chimaev tech-falled Robbie Lawler in the first period and next faces Colby Covington for the RAF crossover title in Abu Dhabi.
Tsarukyan stepped on Danis after the match; security separated them and the pair shook hands.
Mikey Caliendo upset Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs 7-5.
Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
MMA Fanatik Slovakia | https://sport.aktuality.sk/mma-fanatik/video-tsarukyan-zautocil-ako-prvy-danisova-provokacia-s-chimaevom-rozputala-hromadnu-potycku-pred-raf-14/
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/
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/cb5a6777-d389-4432-9a8d-a64ae1057c14/arman-tsarukyan-steps-on-dillon-danis-after-raf-14-win-before-handshake
FightTime.ru | https://fighttime.ru/news/item/44470-rezultaty-raf-14-tsarukyan-stal-chempionom-chimaev-pobedil-dosrochno.html
Kimura | https://www.kimura.se/live-resultat-fran-raf-14-med-khamzat-chimaev-och-dillon-danis/
MMA Fighting | https://www.mmafighting.com/raf-wrestling/516898/raf-14-results-tsarukyan-vs-danis
MMA Mania | https://www.mmamania.com/raf-wrestling-schedule-cards-live-results/481244/raf-14-live-stream-results-discussion-and-video-highlights-tsarukyan-danis
Bloody Elbow | https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/23/bella-mir-dominates-in-her-return-to-competition-after-losing-shot-at-ufc-contract/
MMA Mania | https://www.mmamania.com/raf-wrestling-schedule-cards-live-results/481165/highlights-bella-mir-delivers-massive-slam-in-raf-return-wins-via-10-0-tech-fall-raf-14-results
MMA Fighting | https://www.mmafighting.com/raf-wrestling/517284/raf-14-results-mikey-caliendo-pulls-off-massive-upset-beating-olympic-champ-jordan-burroughs
MMA Mania | https://www.mmamania.com/raf-wrestling-schedule-cards-live-results/481330/highlights-huge-underdog-michael-caliendo-upsets-jordan-burroughs-at-raf-14
MiddleEasy | https://middleeasy.com/results/mikey-caliendo-jordan-burroughs-raf14-result-highlights/
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
Fightsports Greece | https://www.fightsports.gr/%cf%80%ce%ac%ce%bb%ce%b7-2/raf-14-%ce%bf-khamzat-chimaev-%ce%b4%ce%b9%ce%ad%ce%bb%cf%85%cf%83%ce%b5-%cf%84%ce%bf%ce%bd-robbie-lawler-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%b9-%ce%b1%cf%80%ce%b5%ce%af%ce%bb%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b5-%cf%84%ce%bf%ce%bd-colby/
Fight Site Croatia | https://www.jutarnji.hr/sportske/fightsite/ostalo/video-cimajev-protutnjao-kroz-robbieja-lawlera-cecenski-vuk-slavio-prekidom-vec-u-prvoj-rundi-15758847
Fightsports Greece | https://www.fightsports.gr/%cf%80%ce%ac%ce%bb%ce%b7-2/raf-14-%ce%bf-arman-tsarukyan-%ce%ba%cf%85%cf%81%ce%b9%ce%ac%cf%81%cf%87%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b5-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%b9-%cf%80%ce%ac%cf%84%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b5-%cf%84%ce%bf%ce%bd-dillon-danis-%ce%bc%ce%b5%cf%84/
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How the story developed

  1. Result Yepez edges Hildebrandt 8-7; Rivera beats Arujau on criteria FightTime.ru
  2. Tsarukyan steps on Danis after match; security rushes in before handshake MMA Mania
  3. Result Tsarukyan tech-falls Danis in about 80 seconds to win inaugural RAF crossover title Bloody Elbow
  4. Result Chimaev tech-falls Lawler, next faces Covington for RAF title in Abu Dhabi Combat Sports UK, MiddleEasy, MMA Fighting
  5. Result Lovett tech-falls Oliver 13-2; Bastida and Gadzhimagomedov win Kimura
Show 3 earlier updates
  1. Result Mikey Caliendo upsets Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs 7-5 MMA Fighting, MMA Mania, MiddleEasy
  2. Result Bella Mir beats Hope Chase by 10-0 technical fall MMA Mania, Bloody Elbow
  3. Result Downey pins Magomedkerimov; Allen and Ragusin win by tech fall FightTime.ru, Kimura, MMA Fighting

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