Khamzat Chimaev made a memorable RAF debut, but it was the chaos after the match that grabbed headlines.
The former UFC middleweight champion pinned Dillon Danis in under a minute during the RAF 10 main event at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Chimaev secured the quick finish with a rare fireman’s carry, ending the contest almost as soon as it began.
Post-Match Chaos Takes Over
The bad blood from fight week spilled over after the finish. Danis appeared to hold onto a choke attempt before Chimaev pushed him away. Danis responded with a kick, and Chimaev kicked back, sparking a brawl involving members from both camps.
Security quickly stepped in and escorted everyone backstage before either fighter could address the crowd.
Chimaev Wins, Danis Falls to 0-2
Chimaev starts his RAF run with a dominant victory, though questions remain about whether the promotion will punish those involved in the altercation.
Danis, meanwhile, drops to 0-2 in RAF after previous losses to Colby Covington and now Chimaev.