A security guard at the RAF event physically threw Hamzat Chimaev after the fighter got close to reaching Dillon Danis. The incident highlighted that security personnel at the event were not without their own grappling capabilities.
A chaotic backstage moment unfolded at the RAF event on June 14 when a security guard physically threw Hamzat Chimaev after the welterweight contender attempted to reach Dillon Danis at close range.
Footage of the incident circulated quickly, showing Chimaev making his way toward Danis before a member of the event's security team intervened with more than just a firm hand. The guard executed what appeared to be a takedown or throw, stopping Chimaev's advance in its tracks.
The moment drew immediate attention not only because of the fighters involved but because of who did the stopping. Security personnel at combat sports events are rarely the story, yet this guard demonstrated enough grappling competence to briefly neutralize one of mixed martial arts' most physically imposing presences.
Why it matters
- The clip underscores ongoing tensions between Chimaev and Danis, suggesting a confrontation has been building.
- It raised immediate questions about the backgrounds of security staff working high-profile combat sports events.
- The incident adds another layer of intrigue to whatever rivalry or bad blood exists between the two fighters heading into any potential future interaction.
No official statement from either fighter, their management, or the RAF event organizers had been issued at the time of reporting. The circumstances that brought both men to the same venue, and what provoked Chimaev's attempt to reach Danis, remained part of the broader conversation surrounding the clip.
