Khamzat Chimaev to face Dillon Danis at RAF 10 in St. Louis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Khamzat Chimaev will compete against Dillon Danis at the Real American Freestyle 10 event on Saturday at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. The match will take place at cruiserweight, marking Chimaev's debut on the RAF mat and Danis' second match following a loss to Colby Covington in March. Izzy Martinez, the RAF co-founder, explained the rationale behind the matchup, stating that Danis' competitive spirit is often underestimated. The event will stream on FOX Nation.
- •Chimaev is a former UFC middleweight champion with strong wrestling credentials.
- •Danis has only three professional MMA fights but is a Brazilian jiu jitsu standout.
- •The wrestling match is set for Saturday, June 10, 2026.
- •The event will be available for streaming on FOX Nation.
- •Martinez believes the matchup provides entertainment value for fans.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — RAF co-founder makes sense of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dillon Danis booking
"Why is Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dillon Danis happening in a wrestling match? RAF co-founder Izzy Martinez explains.
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