Khamzat Chimaev’s next bout official as he faces former UFC champion in Russian homecoming

Khamzat Chimaev is set to face former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in a wrestling match in September, headlining a Real American Freestyle (RAF) event in Russia. The bout comes after Chimaev suffered his first career MMA loss in May, when he was defeated by Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight title. The wrestling match represents a side venture for Chimaev as he returns to his Russian roots.