Khamzat Chimaev is making his return to the mats at RAF Moscow, where he will face former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in the highly anticipated main event on Saturday. This matchup is generating significant excitement as both fighters are well-known for their accomplishments in mixed martial arts.
The event is scheduled to take place at the VTB Arena, a prominent venue in Moscow, and features a compelling lineup of bouts. Alongside the Chimaev-Woodley clash, the co-main event will showcase Russian Olympic wrestling champion Abdulrashid Sadulaev, who is set to compete against Zac Braunagel.
This bout marks Chimaev's second appearance in the RAF following a decisive pinfall victory over Dillon Danis in June. Woodley, on the other hand, is coming off a victory in the RAF against Joaquin Buckley, which was particularly significant for him as it marked his first win in combat sports since 2018. Both fighters previously held UFC titles, with Chimaev reigning at 185 pounds and Woodley at 170 pounds, adding further intrigue to this matchup.
Sadulaev, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling, made his RAF debut in July against fellow Olympic champion Kyle Snyder. In a continuation of their storied rivalry, Snyder emerged victorious once again, defeating Sadulaev by pinfall at RAF Georgia. This sets the stage for Sadulaev's return to the mats as he looks to reclaim his dominance.
The card is not only headlined by Chimaev and Woodley but also features several other notable athletes from the wrestling and MMA communities. Among those competing are wrestling stars Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Dake, and Kennedy Blades, as well as UFC fighters Bo Nickal and Shara Magomedov. The presence of former two-division ONE Championship titleholder Anatoly Malykhin and former Bellator standout Neiman Gracie further elevates the event's profile.
Fans can look forward to a thrilling night of action, with a full match card that includes:
- Khamzat Chimaev vs. Tyron Woodley
- Abdulrashid Sadulaev vs. Zac Braunagel
- Kyle Snyder vs. Akhmed Tazhudinov — light heavyweight championship
- Kyle Dake vs. Kadik 2 – cruiserweight championship
- Kennedy Blades vs. Vusala Parfianovich – middleweight championship
- Shara Magomedov vs. Neiman Gracie
- Anatoly Malykhin vs. Pouya Rahmani
- Yusuf Raisov vs. Marif Piraev
- Zahid Valencia vs. Ibragim Kadiev
- Jordan Burroughs vs. Magomed Kurbanaliev
- Bo Nickal vs. Shirvani Muradov
- Jason Nolf vs. Ismail Khaniev
- Vito Arujau vs. Soslan Ramonov
With a mix of wrestling and MMA talent, RAF Moscow promises to deliver an unforgettable night of competition, showcasing the best in both sports.
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