RAF ABU DHABI ADDS STARZPLAY AS DISTRIBUTION PARTNER ACROSS MENA

Real American Freestyle (RAF) today announced STARZPLAY as its regional broadcast partner for RAF Abu Dhabi, bringing the event live to audiences across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) on November 14.

The agreement expands RAF’s international distribution as the league prepares for its Abu Dhabi debut at Etihad Arena, headlined by Khamzat Chimaev challenging Colby Covington for the RAF Cruiserweight Crossover Championship.

The card features some of the biggest names in wrestling and combat sports, including a Co-Main Event between Arman Tsarukyan and Neiman Gracie. Other major matchups include Merab Dvalishvili vs. Marlon Moraes, Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Urijah Faber, Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Giga Chikadze and Julianna Peña vs. Diana Avsaragova.

Newly crowned five-time World Champions Kyle Dake and Kyle Snyder will also defend their RAF titles following gold-medal performances at the 2026 World Championships in Astana. Dake faces Alp Arslan Begenjov for the RAF Cruiserweight Championship, while Snyder takes on Shamil Erdogan for the RAF Light Heavyweight Championship.

RAF Abu Dhabi will be available live across three distribution platforms:

• Middle East & North Africa: STARZPLAY
• United States: FOX Nation
• Rest of World: RAF YouTube channel

RAF Abu Dhabi takes place Saturday, November 14, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.