Former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev is wasting no time getting back in the cage. Just days after a split-decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 in Newark, "Borz" is set to face ex-Bellator MMA welterweight Dillon Danis on June 13 in St. Louis, Missouri, as part of the Real American Freestyle (RAF) event.
This quick turnaround suggests Chimaev escaped his five-round war without any major injuries, and he'll look to regain some of his lost momentum against Danis. It's a matchup that pits a fighter who's just a step above Swedish teenagers against a man some call the UFC's "Joker."
The St. Louis card is shaping up to be a must-watch, with another big name joining the fray. Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson, known to fans as "El Cucuy," will take on current 155-pound contender Arman Tsarukyan—a familiar face on recent RAF fight sheets. Adding to the excitement, PFL veterans Lance Palmer and Aaron Pico are set to collide in what promises to be a thrilling bout.
With more RAF 10 announcements expected in the coming days, fight fans have plenty to look forward to this June in the "Gateway to the West." Whether you're gearing up for the action or just stocking your gear bag, this event is one to circle on your calendar.
