STARZPLAY has been named the regional broadcast partner for Real American Freestyle (RAF) Abu Dhabi, bringing the wrestling event live to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) on November 14.
The event, marking RAF’s debut in Abu Dhabi, will take place at Etihad Arena and feature a headline bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington for the RAF Cruiserweight Crossover Championship.
The card also includes a co-main event featuring Arman Tsarukyan and Neiman Gracie, alongside matchups between Merab Dvalishvili and Marlon Moraes, Umar Nurmagomedov and Urijah Faber, Zabit Magomedsharipov and Giga Chikadze, and Julianna Peña and Diana Avsaragova.
Five-time world champions Kyle Dake and Kyle Snyder will also defend their RAF titles following their gold-medal performances at the 2026 World Championships in Astana. Dake will face Alp Arslan Begenjov for the RAF Cruiserweight Championship, while Snyder takes on Shamil Erdogan for the Light Heavyweight Championship.
Under the distribution agreement, STARZPLAY will stream the event across MENA, while FOX Nation will carry it in the United States. Audiences in other markets will be able to watch it through RAF’s YouTube channel.
Founded in 2025, Real American Freestyle describes itself as a professional freestyle wrestling league bringing together Olympic champions, world medallists, NCAA wrestlers and mixed martial arts athletes.
STARZPLAY, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, offers subscription-based entertainment, including films, television series and live sports, across the MENA region and Pakistan.
