Pouya Rahmani Defeats Anatoly Malykhin 10–3 at RAF Moscow
Pouya Rahmani defeated Anatoly Malykhin 10–3 in a heavyweight freestyle wrestling match at RAF Moscow on September 5, 2026. The contest took place in Moscow and was decided on points over three periods.
Rahmani built the lead over three periods
Rahmani led 4–1 after the opening period and 8–3 after the second. He added two more points in the third to finish with a seven-point margin, according to the posted scoreboard.
The result was a points victory in freestyle wrestling, not an MMA bout. That distinction matters because both athletes are known through mixed martial arts, but RAF’s match outcome belongs in their wrestling records.
The event context
RAF Moscow’s card brought together wrestlers and combat-sports names under freestyle rules. The final score shows a competitive opening followed by Rahmani extending his advantage across the remaining periods.
The event source and match video document the result. The report uses the score and period breakdown without implying that a wrestling win changes either athlete’s MMA record.
The RAF Moscow card also included title bouts with different scoring patterns: Kennedy Blades won 10–0 by technical fall, while Kyle Dake edged Kadik 7–6. Rahmani’s 10–3 score was a points victory over three periods.
RAF’s official listing classifies the outcome as freestyle wrestling, not MMA, and the 10–3 score reflects points across periods.
Sources
- youtube.com: @mmafarsi
- rafsport.com
- CHIMAEV VS WOODLEY – Moscow, Russia | Real American Freestyle
- youtube.com: www.rafsport.comCHIMAEV
