RAF Moscow: Chimaev vs. Woodley is an upcoming freestyle wrestling event produced by the Real American Freestyle (RAF) promotion that is scheduled to take place on September 5, 2026, at the VTB Arena in Moscow, Russia.
Background
This will mark the promotion's debut in Russia.
A catchweight bout between former UFC Middleweight Champion Khamzat Chimaev and former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley is scheduled to headline the event.
In addition, three championship bouts are scheduled to take place:
A RAF Light Heavyweight Championship rematch between current champion (also 2016 Olympic gold medalist) Kyle Snyder and 2024 Olympic gold medalist Akhmed Tazhudinov. Snyder defeated Tazhudinov at RAF 07 by criteria decision in March 2026 to claim the vacant title. Snyder previously lost to Tazhudinov at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the semi-finals as well as the 2023 World Wrestling Championships.
A RAF Cruiserweight Championship rematch between champion Kyle Dake and Arsenii Dzhioev is scheduled for the event. They competed in February where Dake lost by decision at the 2026 Muhamet Malo Tournament.
A RAF Women's Middleweight Championship bout between current champion (also 2024 Olympic silver medalist) Kennedy Blades and Vusala Parfianovich.
A catchweight bout between Sharabutdin Magomedov and former Bellator Middleweight World Champion Alexander Shlemenko was scheduled for this event. However, Shlemenko withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons, so the promotion is actively seeking a replacement.