Arman Tsarukyan’s opponent revealed for RAF Abu Dhabi; Kennedy Blades vs. Bella Mir title match added

Real American Freestyle announced several major bouts for its Abu Dhabi debut on November 14 at Etihad Arena, building momentum ahead of the promotion's flagship event.

Arman Tsarukyan will face Bellator veteran Neiman Gracie in a significant matchup. Tsarukyan remains in an active stretch under RAF, competing for the second time in three weeks after headlining RAF 14 against Dillon Danis on October 23. The lightweight recently made a statement in his final UFC appearance, delivering a first-round knockout of Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 in September—a finish that likely secured him a UFC lightweight title shot before his transition to RAF. Gracie, making his second RAF appearance, seeks redemption following a September loss to Shara Magomedov at RAF Moscow.

Kennedy Blades will defend her RAF middleweight title against Bella Mir. Blades has maintained an unblemished record under the promotion without conceding a single point across her dominant run. Mir is making a quick turnaround; she is already scheduled to face Hope Chase at RAF 14 on October 23.

Cruiserweight champion Kyle Dake will also put his title on the line against Alp Arslan Begenjov. The Abu Dhabi card is headlined by Colby Covington facing Khamzat Chimaev for the cruiserweight crossover title, marking a high-profile clash for the promotion's debut event in the region.