UFC Champion Khamzat Chimaev Signs with RAF for Wrestling Return
Top UFC superstar is latest to sign with RAF
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UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev, who boasts an undefeated record of 15-0, has signed with the Real American Fighting (RAF) organization. Following his title defense against Sean Strickland on May 9, 2025, Chimaev plans to return to wrestling, where he initially made his mark before transitioning to MMA.
- 01Khamzat Chimaev is the current UFC middleweight champion with a perfect 15-0 record.
- 02He has scheduled his first title defense against Sean Strickland on May 9, 2025.
- 03Chimaev's signing with RAF was announced during RAF 8.
- 04Olympic champion Kyle Snyder has expressed interest in facing Chimaev in wrestling.
- 05Chimaev is expected to make his wrestling debut in RAF this summer.
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Khamzat Chimaev, the undefeated UFC middleweight champion from Russia, has signed with Real American Fighting (RAF) as he prepares to return to wrestling. Chimaev, who has a record of 15-0 in mixed martial arts, will defend his title against Sean Strickland on May 9, 2025. Known for his wrestling background, Chimaev initially competed in numerous wrestling tournaments after moving to Sweden before fully committing to MMA. His signing with RAF was announced during the recent RAF 8 event, and he is set to debut in the organization later this summer. Olympic champion Kyle Snyder has shown interest in a potential matchup against Chimaev, highlighting the excitement surrounding his return to wrestling.
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