Bo Nickal Beats Shirvani Muradov at RAF Moscow
The official RAF Moscow result was an 11-8 decision for Bo Nickal over Shirvani Muradov.
Nickal Takes the RAF Moscow Match
Bo Nickal defeated Shirvani Muradov 11-8 at RAF Moscow on September 5, 2026. The match was one of several international freestyle wrestling bouts on the card in Mytishchi, Russia. Nickal used pressure and scoring attacks to stay ahead, while Muradov, the 2008 Olympic champion, remained in the contest and kept the final margin close.
The available official event report confirms the 11-8 decision. It also places the match among a lineup that featured Olympic and world champions from the United States and Russia.
A Card of International Matchups
RAF Moscow brought together established freestyle wrestlers and crossover names for a full card of point-scoring matches. Nickal’s contest was one of the American victories on the night. Other results included Kyle Snyder’s 11-5 win over Akhmed Tazhudinov, Kyle Dake’s 7-6 title defense against Mahamedkhabib “Kadik” Kadzimahamedau, and Jordan Burroughs’ 10-0 technical fall over Magomed Kurbanaliev.
Kennedy Blades also won 10-0 by technical fall against Vusala Parfianovich to defend her title. These results frame Nickal’s match as part of a broader international wrestling event, rather than a standalone MMA bout. The RAF format rewards takedowns, exposure, and control, so the score reflects accumulated wrestling points rather than rounds or judges’ MMA scorecards.
Nickal’s win over Muradov adds another freestyle result to his growing résumé. Muradov’s Olympic title and Nickal’s NCAA background gave the matchup a clear generational contrast, while the 11-8 score shows it was competitive through the finish.
