Magomedkhabib Kadimagomedov was leading 7-0 when Will Levan sustained an injury and could not continue into the second period at RAF12, handing Kadimagomedov the victory. The result moves Kadimagomedov to a 2-2 record in RAF competition.
Magomedkhabib Kadimagomedov claimed victory at RAF12 on August 22 after opponent Will Levan was forced to retire through injury midway through their contest, with Kadimagomedov holding a commanding 7-0 lead when the stoppage occurred.
Levan was unable to continue into the second period, and the bout was awarded to Kadimagomedov by injury retirement. The scoreline at the time of the stoppage reflected a dominant opening period from Kadimagomedov, who had built a seven-point advantage before the contest came to an abrupt halt.
The win carries meaningful implications for Kadimagomedov's standing in RAF competition. The result moves him to a 2-2 record under the RAF banner, giving him a winning record across his last two appearances in the promotion and building momentum heading into future matchups.
Levan, meanwhile, will hope to recover from whatever ailment ended his night early. Injury retirements are always an unfortunate way to see a contest concluded, and the circumstances prevent any definitive reading of how the bout might have unfolded had both competitors remained healthy.
Why it matters
- Kadimagomedov improves to 2-2 in RAF competition, steadying a career that had been split evenly
- A 7-0 lead at the time of stoppage suggests he was in full control and performing at a high level
- Levan's withdrawal leaves questions unanswered about his health and availability going forward
- The result keeps Kadimagomedov active and relevant in the RAF roster picture
Saturday, August 22, 2026
