The middleweight crossover championship is on the line, but Arman Tsarukyan and Dillon Danis aren’t waiting for the bell to start the fireworks. RAF 14, live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas, is set to be headlined by these two, and it’s already escalated way beyond just a fight, thanks to a wild press conference brawl yesterday.
The Crossover Title Matchup Is Already Wild
Tsarukyan, a legit UFC lightweight contender, is out to add an RAF championship to his already impressive combat sports resume. This Armenian standout is one of RAF’s biggest draws, and let’s be honest, he can’t seem to stop grabbing headlines for his actions outside the cage. His press conference brawl for RAF 14 on Thursday is just the latest example. Now, he’s stepping onto the mats against Dillon Danis, a guy who’s earned his reputation as a perennial provocateur, holding an 0-2 RAF record. They’re clashing for RAF’s very first middleweight crossover championship. You just know this one is gonna be spicy, especially after the pre-fight antics.
UFC Champs Crossing Over and Olympic Legends Returning
But wait, there’s more! The co-main event is an absolute banger, too. We’ve got UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev, who’s 2-0 in RAF, welcoming former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler to the mats for his RAF debut. That’s another huge crossover wrestling match for the books. The Friday card also features two other championship matches, so there’s plenty of gold up for grabs. Plus, if you’re a true wrestling fan, you’ll be stoked to see Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs making his return. The card is stacked with talent, including Lucia Yepez vs. Sarah Hildebrandt for the strawweight championship and Ridge Lovett vs. Jordan Oliver for the lightweight championship, alongside a host of other exciting matchups like Sebastian Rivera vs. Vito Arujau and Yonger Bastida vs. Zach Elam.
This Friday night, October 23, 2026, the mats are going to be scorching hot at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. You can catch all the Real American Freestyle action live on FOX Nation, with the event kicking off at 9 p.m. ET. You do not want to miss these stars battle it out for the gold!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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