Tyron Woodley

Hamzat Chimaev defeated Tyron Woodley by TKO, finishing the fight in just one minute and 34 seconds. The result marks a dominant and rapid victory for Chimaev.

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RAF co-founder Eric Bischoff has expressed interest in booking Islam Makhachev against Umar Nurmagomedov at a tournament in Moscow in 2027. The promotion is holding its next event in Moscow on September 5, headlined by Khamzat Chimaev versus Tyron Woodley.

Makhachev, Nurmagomedov, Chimaev

The Real American Fighter (RAF) wrestling league has announced matchups across three upcoming events. Khamzat Chimaev meets Tyron Woodley and Abdulrashid Sadulaev faces Braunagel at RAF Moscow on September 5, while Kyle Snyder takes on Tazhudinov and Nikal meets Muradov on the same card. Colby Covington vs. Belal Muhammad and Luke Rockhold vs. Pifer are set for RAF 13 in Miami on September 18, with Arman Tsarukyan vs. Denis scheduled for RAF 14 in Las Vegas on October 23.

Rockhold, Chimaev, Muhammad+2

Tyron Woodley earned a comeback victory over Joaquin Buckley by a 14-8 decision at RAF12. Woodley was caught in some early throws but used his experience and wrestling to control the fight. The win sets up a potential next bout against Khamzat Chimaev.

Chimaev, Buckley

Khamzat Chimaev's scheduled Real American Freestyle bout against Tyron Woodley in the main event of RAF Moscow on September 5 is in jeopardy after a report found the planned event likely violates US sanctions on Russia. The VTB Arena, where the card is set to take place, is owned by VTB Bank — a Russian government-controlled institution under US sanctions that prohibit American individuals and companies from conducting business with it without Treasury Department approval. Real American Freestyle declined to comment on the alleged sanctions breach. Chimaev, a former UFC middleweight champion, had been building momentum in the wrestling promotion following his debut victory over Dillon Danis.

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RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein has confirmed that Dillon Danis will not be banned from Real American Freestyle following a post-match brawl with Khamzat Chimaev at RAF 10 in June. Chimaev had defeated Danis via pinfall at the St. Louis event before a melee broke out involving members of both teams. Bronstein described Danis as respectful within the organization and said the situation had been addressed privately. Meanwhile, Chimaev is already booked for RAF Moscow on September 5, where he faces former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.

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