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Chimaev Pins Danis in RAF Debut Then Mass Brawl Erupts

A quick first-period fall showcased Chimaev's move to a heavier frame, prompting questions about weight, rematch timing, RAF security.

Overview

  • Khamzat Chimaev won the RAF 10 main event by first-period fall over Dillon Danis on Saturday at Chaifetz Arena, and the victory immediately spilled into a chaotic brawl when kicks were exchanged and team members flooded the mat.
  • Video and live reports show the post-match melee began after Danis held position following the pin, Chimaev kicked him, Danis kicked back, and dozens of corner men and officials rushed the mats to separate fighters.
  • Chimaev weighed in near 203.4 pounds for the match, roughly 20 pounds heavier than his UFC 328 appearance, a detail reporters and his camp cite when linking his UFC loss to a brutal earlier weight cut.
  • Chimaev continues to publicly press for an immediate UFC rematch with Sean Strickland, saying the judges cost him the title, while Danis falls to 0-2 in RAF after the loss.
  • The incident revives questions about RAF event security and possible disciplinary action for participants, and it highlights how mixing high-profile MMA names into a wrestling ruleset can produce volatile, cross-promotion confrontations.