“Khamzat vs. Bo” – Fans react as Khamzat Chimaev signs with Real American Freestyle

Real American Freestyle (RAF) has made its biggest signing yet. Khamzat Chimaev has officially joined the freestyle wrestling league. The promotion has, however, yet to confirm a debut date and opponent for the UFC middleweight champion. Suffice it to say, fans are excited.

RAF recently confirmed the signing on their social media handles and also aired a short promo during RAF 08.

Check out Khamzat Chimaev’s signing announcement below:

Chimaev is one of the greatest wrestling-based grapplers the UFC has ever seen. The undefeated fighter holds a takedown average of 5.29, with an 80% takedown defense.

Furthermore, he is a three-time Swedish freestyle wrestling gold medalist, winning twice at 86 kg (190 pounds) in 2016 and 2017, before returning to claim the top spot again in 2018 at 92 kg (202 pounds).

At the Swedish national championships, Chimaev is 12-0 with seven technical falls and three pins.

With several MMA stars, including Colby Covington, Yoel Romero, and Bo Nickal, already signed to RAF, the possibilities are endless for Chimaev. True to form, as the news of the signing went viral, fans swarmed social media, sharing their reactions.

@jeetisnotunique wrote:

“Khamzat vs. Bo in RAF would be blockbuster.”

@Incognito_Guy07 chimed in:

“Will he be competing once every 18 months for RAF like he does with UFC, I wonder?”

@GuardyGuard440 exclaimed:

“Oh my god, the matchups. Bo, get your boots ready.”

@combatmoments wrote:

“Kyle Snyder vs. Khamzat would feed generations.”

Check out a few more comments below:

An Olympic gold medalist game to wrestle Khamzat Chimaev at RAF

Khamzat Chimaev’s RAF signing has certainly shaken things up. While the promotion has yet to find an opponent for ‘Borz’, an Olympic gold medalist said he’d be game to take on the UFC star.

During the post-event press conference for RAF 08, 2016 Rio Olympics gold medalist and four-time world champion Kyle Snyder opined that it would be good for Chimaev to get a few RAF wrestling matches under his belt, before he faces him.

The reigning RAF light heavyweight champion added:

“Yeah, I mean, I think, give him a couple of matches first. Not that he’s got to earn the spot, but I think for his own benefit, just having a couple of wrestling matches underneath him will be good. And if he ever wants to compete against me, I mean, I’m always ready, so anytime.”