Moscow

UFC middleweight contender Bo Nickal is set to challenge Olympic wrestling gold medalist Shirvani Muradov at the RAF: Moscow event on September 5, marking a significant test for the rising star.

Murat Gassiev successfully defended his WBA Heavyweight World Title for the first time, securing a technical knockout victory over Peter Kadiru in the sixth round at the VTB Arena in Moscow. The dominant performance solidifies Gassiev's position as a key figure in the evolving heavyweight landscape.

Murat Gassiev has been elevated to full WBA Heavyweight Champion following Oleksandr Usyk's decision to vacate his titles, but his first defense on July 11 is now in jeopardy after opponent Tony Yoka withdrew due to injury.

Former UFC featherweight contender Zabit Magomedsharipov will make his competitive return on July 5, facing rising bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. in a no-gi grappling match in Moscow.