Khamzat Chimaev has issued a direct challenge to Dillon Danis following their recent confrontation at RAF 10. After securing a swift victory over Danis in his RAF debut, tensions escalated when Danis attempted a submission that Chimaev deemed against the rules. The situation quickly devolved into a physical altercation, involving both fighters and their teams, necessitating intervention from security.
Following the chaos, Chimaev expressed his frustration and willingness to continue the dispute outside the event. He stated that he managed to control his temper initially but felt compelled to retaliate when Danis attempted a submission. Chimaev conveyed his readiness for a street fight, emphasizing that Danis would likely not accept such a challenge.
“Let’s dance outside. He knew a lot of security would be there. Just send me location.”
In the aftermath of the brawl, RAF officials Eric Bischoff and Chad Bronstein addressed the incident. Bischoff acknowledged the need for enhanced security measures to prevent future occurrences, while Bronstein reiterated his pre-match warnings to both fighters about maintaining sportsmanship and keeping the confrontation confined to the stage.
English Translation:
Khamzat Chimaev Dares Dillon Danis to Meet Him Outside Following Massive RAF 10 Brawl: “Just send me location”
Khamzat Chimaev is escalating his feud with Dillon Danis. Following his rapid pinfall victory over the jiu-jitsu expert in their RAF debut, the situation turned contentious. After Chimaev secured a takedown and began to rise, Danis allegedly attempted an illegal submission hold.
As Chimaev got back to his feet, he shoved Danis, and the two exchanged words. The altercation escalated further when Chimaev kicked Danis, who then tried to grab Chimaev’s leg. This led to a widespread melee involving members from both fighters’ entourages, which security personnel quickly broke up.
In an interview after the event, Chimaev admitted he tried to maintain composure but felt he had to make Danis “pay” for the attempted submission. He stated, “If he submitted me, I’d never train again… He tried to submit me. He’s a weird guy. I tried to hold myself, but this idiot does stupid things.”
Chimaev further declared his willingness to fight Danis on the street, either before or after their RAF 10 encounter, asserting that Danis would never dare to accept such a challenge, recognizing it as a poor decision.
Concluding his remarks, Khamzat Chimaev issued a stark warning to Danis:
“Let’s dance outside. He knew a lot of security would be there. Just send me location.”
Eric Bischoff and Chad Bronstein Comment on the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dillon Danis Brawl at RAF 10
At the RAF 10 post-fight press conference, Eric Bischoff, RAF’s chief media officer, stated that the organization will implement stricter measures to prevent such heated altercations in the future. He assured that the issue would be addressed to uphold the brand and culture they aim to foster.
“It will be addressed going forward. We’ll stay true to our brand and the culture that we want to use to grow this company. 98% of what you saw knocked it out of the park for us. We were so proud all the way up until that point… We’ll address the issue, we’ll fix it, we’ll correct it, and like any other sport, we’ll continue to grow.”
Meanwhile, RAF CEO Chad Bronstein emphasized that “the wrestling world deserves wrestling” and revealed that he had previously warned both Khamzat Chimaev and Dillon Danis against crossing the line.
“I don’t think for what we do for wrestling this is what we want, right? It should just stay on the stage. We talked to both of them prior to the match and said keep it all wrestling on the stage. There should not be anyone getting on that stage. The show was amazing before we got to that issue. The wrestling world deserves wrestling. That’s what we’re here to provide.”
