Khamzat Chimaev to face Tyron Woodley in September wrestling match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:32 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Khamzat Chimaev is scheduled to compete against Tyron Woodley in a wrestling match on September 5 in Russia as part of a Real American Freestyle event. Chimaev, who recently lost the UFC middleweight title to Sean Strickland in May, returned to competition by defeating Dillon Danis via pinfall in June, leading to a brawl between teams. Woodley, a former UFC welterweight champion, is making his debut in this format after a decline in his MMA career and losses in boxing. Chimaev has been linked to a potential title rematch with Strickland later this year.
- •Chimaev lost the UFC middleweight title in May.
- •He defeated Dillon Danis in June, leading to a brawl.
- •Woodley held the UFC welterweight title from 2016 to 2019.
- •The match takes place in Moscow, Chimaev's hometown.
- •Chimaev could have a title rematch with Strickland later in 2026.
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Khamzat Chimaev’s next bout official as he faces former UFC champion in Russian homecoming
"Chimaev, who lost the UFC middleweight title in May, will complete another side quest in RAF
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