Rahmani vs. Malykhin Set for RAF Heavyweight Showdown
Pouya Rahmani is set to face former ONE Championship three division titleholder Anatoly Malykhin in a heavyweight freestyle wrestling match at RAF Moscow on September 5. The matchup pits Rahmani, an undefeated PFL heavy…
Pouya Rahmani is set to face former ONE Championship three-division titleholder Anatoly Malykhin in a heavyweight freestyle wrestling match at RAF Moscow on September 5. The matchup pits Rahmani, an undefeated PFL heavyweight and longtime Iranian wrestling standout, against one of MMA’s most accomplished heavyweight fighters.
While Malykhin has built his reputation in MMA, he is no stranger to wrestling and has already returned to training after accepting the matchup. The Russian has praised Rahmani’s strength and versatility but believes his own speed and timing could make the difference. With both heavyweights bringing legitimate wrestling credentials, this could be one of the most intriguing crossover matchups on the RAF card.
While Malykhin has built his reputation in MMA, he is no stranger to wrestling and has already returned to training after accepting the matchup. The Russian has praised Rahmani’s strength and versatility but believes his own speed and timing could make the difference. With both heavyweights bringing legitimate wrestling credentials, this could be one of the most intriguing crossover matchups on the RAF card.