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Chimaev Pins Danis in 44 Seconds, Brawl Erupts

6/15/2026

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Summary

Chimaev Pins Danis

Khamzat Chimaev pinned Dillon Danis at 0:44 of the RAF 10 main event in the United States.
After the fall, Danis held Chimaev’s leg and kicked his opponent’s legs, prompting Chimaev to kick back.
The exchange triggered a brawl between the two entourages, which security and RAF staff stopped.
RAF CEO Chad Bronstein said he will review the incident for possible discipline.

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Chimaev Challenges Danis

Chimaev said he would quit training forever if Danis submitted him in the RAF 10 bout.
He restated his street-fight challenge, saying he remains open to meeting Danis outside to settle the dispute.
Chimaev gave Danis a direct line, urging him to send any message or location to arrange a confrontation.
RAF has not announced discipline, leaving the issue to balance tolerated chaos with preserving a serious wrestling product.

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Bronstein Intervenes

CEO Chad Bronstein entered the melee himself to separate the teams, risking his safety.
The brawl marks the second on-stage fight in RAF history, the first occurring at RAF 6 between Arman Tsarykyan and Georgio Poullas.
Security upgrades installed after the RAF 6 incident failed to prevent the new fight.
Founder Eric Bischoff said 98 % of the show succeeded and pledged to address the incident to protect the brand’s family-friendly mission.

History

Historical Context

The WWF’s Brawl for All shoot-fighting tournament ran from June 29 to August 24 1998, a concept devised by writer Vince Russo that let wrestlers compete in real boxing-style bouts. Legitimate injuries and fan backlash—Jim Cornette called it “the stupidest thing the WWF ever did”—led to criticism and tighter on-stage safety rules that still shape modern promotions.

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Chimaev Pins Danis

Khamzat Chimaev pinned Dillon Danis at 0:44 of the RAF 10 main event in the United States.
After the fall, Danis held Chimaev’s leg and kicked his opponent’s legs, prompting Chimaev to kick back.
The exchange triggered a brawl between the two entourages, which security and RAF staff stopped.
RAF CEO Chad Bronstein said he will review the incident for possible discipline.

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