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Chimaev Stops Danis, Brawl Erupts After 45 Seconds

6/14/2026

Summary

Chimaev Brawl

The referee stopped the bout 45 seconds in on June 13 after Khamzat Chimaev’s fireman’s-carry takedown pinned Dillon Danis at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis.
While Dillon Danis clutched Chimaev’s leg, Khamzat Chimaev kicked him as he lay on the mat.
Dillon Danis kicked back, sparking punches and kicks that erupted into a brawl.
Team members, security and officials tried to separate fighters as the incident was called one of RAF’s most violent, comparable to the Tsarukyan-Poulas brawl.

Summary

Danis Challenges Askren

Dillon Danis challenged Ben Askren at the RAF 10 conference in St. Louis, referencing Askren’s 2019 knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal.
Askren, who survived pneumonia and a transplant, is set to fight Belal Muhammad at RAF 11.
Danis made his RAF debut at RAF 07 in March and was defeated by Colby Covington.
Arman Tsarukyan beat Tony Ferguson 10-0 via fall while the event streamed on FOX Nation from Chaifetz Arena at 8 PM ET.

History

Historical Context

On Oct 6 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 229 in Las Vegas, sparking a post-fight melee that led the Nevada State Athletic Commission to fine Nurmagomedov $500,000 and impose a nine-month suspension. A similar outbreak occurred June 13 2024 at RAF 10 in St. Louis when Khamzat Chimaev’s takedown of Dillon Danis ignited a brawl. These incidents have pushed promoter Dana White and regulators to tighten event security worldwide.

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Chimaev Brawl

The referee stopped the bout 45 seconds in on June 13 after Khamzat Chimaev’s fireman’s-carry takedown pinned Dillon Danis at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis.
While Dillon Danis clutched Chimaev’s leg, Khamzat Chimaev kicked him as he lay on the mat.
Dillon Danis kicked back, sparking punches and kicks that erupted into a brawl.
Team members, security and officials tried to separate fighters as the incident was called one of RAF’s most violent, comparable to the Tsarukyan-Poulas brawl.

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