Diana Avsaragova, who holds a 6-2 record in MMA, announced on social media that she has signed with the wrestling league RAF. The fighter is returning to wrestling competition after a nine-year break from the wrestling mat. Avsaragova expressed excitement about her return to grappling competition. No specific timeline for her debut or details about the contract were disclosed in the announcement.
Diana Avsaragova is adding a new chapter to her combat sports career, announcing via social media that she has signed with the wrestling league RAF — nearly a decade after she last competed on the mat.
Avsaragova, known by her nickname "Pantera," carries a 6-2 record in MMA and competes out of Russia. The 27-year-old stands five-foot-seven with a 66-inch reach and has built a reputation for sharp striking, posting a striking accuracy of 61.9 percent across her MMA career. She made no mention of a specific debut date or the terms of the new deal in her announcement, only conveying enthusiasm about stepping back into wrestling competition.
The move marks a notable shift in focus for a fighter whose MMA numbers tell an interesting story. Despite her striking efficiency, her grappling statistics in MMA show limited takedown and submission activity, making her return to dedicated wrestling competition a potentially significant investment in that side of her game.
Why it matters
- Avsaragova's nine-year absence from wrestling makes this signing a meaningful personal milestone and a serious commitment to her grappling development.
- Sharpening her wrestling credentials could directly strengthen the ground-game dimension of her MMA arsenal.
- No timeline or competitive level for her RAF debut has been confirmed, leaving the scope of the commitment unclear for now.
