Tsarukyan to face Neiman Gracie at RAF Abu Dhabi on 14 November
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan will meet Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Neiman Gracie in a catchweight crossover bout at the first Real American Freestyle event in Abu Dhabi, one of five newly announced fights.
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The story, neutrally told
Centre · 2UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan of Armenia will face Brazilian Neiman Gracie in a catchweight crossover bout at the inaugural Real American Freestyle (RAF) Abu Dhabi event. The NationalN “UFC star Arman Tsarukyan of Armenia will face Neiman Gracie in a catchweight crossover matchup at the inaugural Real American Freestyle (RAF) Abu Dhabi tournament next month.” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan will face Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Neiman Gracie in a catchweight crossover bout” Read at Gulf News ↗ Centre · 2The event takes place on November 14 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, and the bout will be contested under freestyle wrestling rules. Gulf NewsN “The contest at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, is one of five newly announced matchups” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN “will test both athletes under freestyle wrestling rules” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 2Tsarukyan is the No 1-ranked contender in the UFC lightweight division with an 11-2 UFC record, according to The National, and has a 7-1 record in RAF. The NationalN “the No 1-ranked contender in the UFC's lightweight division boasting an 11-2 record in the world's lead MMA organisation” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “He has built a 7-1 record in RAF since making his debut in January.” Read at Gulf News ↗
Centre · 1Gulf News reports his RAF wins include technical-fall victories over Lance Palmer and Kuat Khamitov, two wins over Georgio Poullas and stoppages of Urijah Faber, Keelon Jimison and Tony Ferguson; his only loss was 5-3 to Colby Covington in July. Gulf NewsN “Arman opened his run with a technical-fall victory over former NCAA champion Lance Palmer before beating Georgio Poullas twice.”“His only RAF defeat came against Colby Covington, who edged him 5-3 in July.” Read at Gulf News ↗ Centre · 2Gracie is a three-time World BJJ bronze medallist; Gulf News gives his professional MMA record as 13-6. The NationalN “a three-time World BJJ bronze medallist” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “who owns a 13-6 professional MMA record” Read at Gulf News ↗ Centre · 2The bout leads five new additions: Kyle Dake defends his cruiserweight title against Turkmenistan's Alp Arslan Begenjov, and Kennedy Blades defends her women's middleweight title against Bella Mir. The NationalN “American Kyle Dake will defend his cruiserweight championship against Turkmenistan’s Alp Arslan Begenjov.” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “Kennedy Blades will put her Women’s Middleweight title on the line against fellow American Bella Mir.” Read at Gulf News ↗
Centre · 2Also added are Zabit Magomedsharipov versus Giga Chikadze in a welterweight crossover bout, and Jordan Burroughs versus Belarus's Azamat Nurykau, whom Burroughs beat 11-10 at the 2019 World Championships, according to Gulf News. Gulf NewsN “Burroughs won their 2019 World Championships meeting 11-10.” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN “Russia’s Zabit Magomedsharipov takes on Giga Chikadze of Georgia in a welterweight crossover bout” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 1The card is headlined by Khamzat Chimaev against Colby Covington for the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship, and earlier additions include Umar Nurmagomedov against Urijah Faber and Kyle Snyder against Shamil Erdogan. The NationalN “The former UFC middleweight champion takes on Colby Covington for the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship when they meet at the Etihad Arena on November 14.”“Also joining the card is reigning RAF light heavyweight champion Kyle Snyder, who will face Shamil Erdogan.” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 2The event begins a five-year partnership between RAF, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the UAE Wrestling Federation; The National notes RAF has previously held events in Tbilisi and Moscow. The NationalN “It follows RAF’s international events in Tbilisi, Georgia and Moscow.” Read at The National ↗ Gulf NewsN “The Abu Dhabi event marks the start of a five-year partnership between RAF, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the UAE Wrestling Federation.” Read at Gulf News ↗
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Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Both UAE-based outlets present a promotional-style card announcement, stressing star names and records ahead of the first RAF event in the Middle East.
- Emphasis
- Fighter records and credentials, the five new matchups, the Chimaev–Covington headliner and the five-year Abu Dhabi partnership.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither gives odds, controversy or independent assessment; The National omits Tsarukyan's RAF fight history that Gulf News lists, while Gulf News omits Tsarukyan's UFC record.
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“The contest leads five new additions to the Middle East’s first RAF event.” — The National
“will give Tsarukyan another opportunity to showcase his freestyle wrestling skills” — Gulf News
Right0 outlets
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What every side reports
- Tsarukyan will face Neiman Gracie in a catchweight crossover bout at RAF Abu Dhabi on November 14.
- Tsarukyan has a 7-1 record in RAF.
- Five new matchups were announced, including Dake vs Begenjov and Blades vs Mir.
- The event begins a five-year partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi and the UAE Wrestling Federation.
Left0 articles
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Centre2 articles
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UFC star Arman Tsarukyan added to RAF Abu Dhabi card
Neutral Card announcement leading with Tsarukyan and summarising all new and earlier additions and the UAE partnership.
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Arman Tsarukyan's opponent for first-ever RAF Abu Dhabi event announced
Neutral Opponent announcement with Tsarukyan's RAF record in detail and a rundown of the other new bouts.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 8 Oct 11:56 First The NationalN UFC star Arman Tsarukyan added to RAF Abu Dhabi card
- 8 Oct 13:01 +1h 5m Gulf NewsN Arman Tsarukyan's opponent for first-ever RAF Abu Dhabi event announced
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