RAF 14: Tsarukyan vs. Danis full match card, new start time, how to watch Friday's wrestling event

RAF 14 wrestling event will commence on Friday, October 23rd, at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas, commencing at 9 PM ET – an hour past the promotion’s customary start time. The event will be broadcast live on FOX Nation in the United States, with additional coverage at around 40 AMC Theatre locations nationwide due to a recent collaboration between RAF and the theater chain.

The main event features Arman Tsarukyan, a rising UFC lightweight contender, taking on RAF veteran Dillon Danis for the inaugural Real American Freestyle (RAF) middleweight crossover championship. Tsarukyan recently secured a first-round knockout victory over Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331, bolstering his standing as the UFC's top-ranked 155-pound contender.

He has also been a frequent presence in RAF, boasting a 7-1 record across eight appearances. Danis, conversely, remains on the search for his maiden RAF win after suffering defeats to Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev this year. Notably, Danis previously contested Tsarukyan in a submission grappling match in April, but the bout did not materialize.

Other notable bouts include Khamzat Chimaev, a former UFC welterweight champion, facing off against Robbie Lawler in a co-main event. Chimaev, who has been a top attraction for RAF this year, is set to defend his title after winning two consecutive fights. Lawler, on the other hand, makes his RAF debut at the age of 44.

The event also showcases championship contests: Ecuadorian standout Lucia Yepez is set to challenge Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hildebrandt for the RAF women's strawweight championship, while former featherweight champion Jordan Oliver meets Ridge Lovett for the vacant lightweight title. Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs returns to action against Michael Caliendo in a middleweight matchup, adding to the excitement of the card.