Dean Hamiti vs. Mokhamed Nasirkhaev
When Power Meets Precision
The USA vs. Russia dual meet in Budapest on July 21, 2025, delivered a series of unforgettable bouts, but few were as physically demanding and emotionally charged as the 79 kg clash between Dean Hamiti (USA) and Mokhamed Nasirkhaev (RUS). This wasn’t just a wrestling match—it was a war of attrition, a test of heart, and a showcase of two athletes willing to push their limits for national pride.
Official result
Place in the dual
The PWL 9 USA–Russia dual was held in Budapest on July 21, 2025, and included ten senior men’s freestyle bouts. Russia won the first five matchups, building a 5–0 lead. Hamiti’s fall stopped that run and began a stretch of American victories that brought the dual closer. Russia eventually won the overall team contest 6–4, with the heavyweight bout deciding the final margin.
Hamiti’s win therefore had two clear outcomes: an individual fall over Nasirkhaev and a team point for the United States. The official event results provide the supported record of the bout.
Hamiti’s win came in the sixth bout, after Russia had taken the first five weights. His fall at 4:29 therefore put the United States on the board and changed the dual score to 5–1. That team tally is distinct from the individual outcome: Hamiti won his bout by fall, while Russia still held the overall lead because the dual is decided by the number of bout victories.
The official results record a fall rather than a points decision, and identify Nasirkhaev as Hamiti’s opponent at 79 kg. The finish was the first American win in the ten-bout series, but four matches remained after it. Coleman, Macchiavello and Aiello later added three more U.S. victories before Russia’s heavyweight win secured the final 6–4 team result.
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Tags: Wrestling, Combat Sports
