Real American Freestyle heads to Russia, showcasing the top grapplers in the world. The main event features Khamzat Chimaev vs. Tyron Woodley.
Chimaev, a former UFC middleweight champion, is considered MMA’s Boogeyman. When he strikes, the Chechen doesn’t give his opponents a chance to breathe. Woodley is a former UFC welterweight champion. While he no longer competes in MMA, he still has the warrior spirit.
A former dominant cage fighter faces a current rockstar. Who will stand on the mat as the winner?
Also on the card, several top-tier wrestlers and MMA fighters compete. Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Snyder and more will once again get a chance to shine, while Bo Nickal continues competing outside the octagon.
The Sporting News has got you covered with everything you need to know to bet on the event including odds, picks and predictions ahead of what should be a great day for RAF. Plus, new users can bet $5 on RAF Moscow and get $200 in Bonus Bets instantly at DraftKings Sportsbook.
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How to bet on RAF Moscow
Betting on the Real American Freestyle (RAF Moscow) event is similar to betting on MMA or boxing. If the sport is offered by a licensed sportsbook in your jurisdiction, here’s what the step-by-step process will likely look like:
- Open an account with a licensed sportsbook that offers RAF markets (availability depends on where you live).
- Deposit funds
- Find the RAF Moscow event in the sportsbook’s combat sports or wrestling section
- Select a market such as match winner, method of victory, total rounds/time or other prop bets if offered.
- Enter your stake, review the potential payout and confirm the wager.
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DraftKings is the only major U.S. sportsbook currently offering odds for Real American Freestyle.
New users can claim a welcome bonus for $200 in bonuses if they bet $5 on the RAF Moscow card. Existing users should always check frequently for additional promotions, as DraftKings will often offer profit boosts, odds boosts and other promotions.
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Tyron Woodley odds
| Fighter | Odds |
| Khamzat Chimaev | -10000 |
| Tyron Woodley | +3000 |
Chimaev vs. Woodley prediction and best bet
When healthy, Khamzat Chimaev is lethal on the floor. In the octagon, he averages 5.32 takedowns landed per 15 minutes. He landed 12 against Dricus Du Plessis and nine against Sean Strickland. A three-time Swedish National Champion, Chimaev pinned Dillon Danis in 44 seconds at RAF 10.
Though Woodley has seen better days, he can still rely on his wrestling. The 2003 Big 12 Championships gold medalist and two-time All-American averaged 1.06 takedowns landed in the octagon and owned an 87% takedown defense. Can Woodley overcome recent setbacks and push Chimaev to the limit?
Chimaev is a monster. While his cardio has been questioned, his wrestling hasn’t. Woodley is attempting to prove doubters wrong, but it’s hard to see Chimaev not earn a dominant win.
Kyle Snyder vs. Akhmed Tazhudinov odds
| Fighter | Odds |
| Kyle Snyder | +100 |
| Akhmed Tazhudinov | -120 |
Snyder vs. Tazhudinov prediction and best bet
Snyder is the current RAF light heavyweight champion. He wasn’t just given that title; he earned it by beating Tazhudinov. The Ohio State alum has defended the RAF title three times. Snyder is the youngest wrestler to win gold at the Olympics, World, and NCAA Championships.
An Olympic gold medalist and a multi-time Asian Championships winner, Tazhudinov has beaten Snyder before. At the 2023 World Wrestling Championships, Tazhudinov won early on in the meet.
These two know one another well. Can Snyder earn another win, or has Tazhudinov learned to adapt to the RAF style of fighting? Snyder has never backed down from a challenge and may be able to squeak by with another win following another tactical battle.
Jordan Burroughs vs. Magomed Kurbanaliev odds
| Fighter | Odds |
| Jordan Burroughs | -6500 |
| Magomed Kurbanaliev | +2000 |
Burroughs vs. Kurbanaliev prediction and best bet
Burroughs is the most decorated wrestler in American history. The Olympic gold medalist and multi-time champion has a freestyle record of over 200 wins. He beat Sean Brady in his RAF debut, earning an 11-0 technical fall after two rounds.
A 2016 World Championships gold medalist, Kurbanaliev last won gold at the 2019 Russian National Championships. The decorated wrestler suffered a knee injury that may affect his mat skills.
Despite his injuries, Kurbanaliev is still a formidable foe. However, Burroughs should be able to smother him with his first-step explosion and ability to master a double-leg takedown. The elite grappler should once again walk out of an RAF event with the win.
Bo Nickal vs. Shirvani Muradov odds
| Fighter | Odds |
| Jordan Burroughs | -700 |
| Magomed Kurbanaliev | +500 |
Nickal vs. Muradov prediction and best bet
A multi-time wrestling champion and a three-time NCAA Division I National Champion, Nickal has transitioned from wrestler to brawler in the UFC. Meanwhile, on the mat, Nickal won the RAF light heavyweight championship last August. He lost to Max McEnelly at RAF 12 via decision (6-0).
Muradov is a 2008 Olympic gold medalist. He has been silent the last few years after numerous injuries forced him to leave his mat days behind.
Muradov can turn back the clock, sharpen his defense, and not allow Nickal the opportunity for a clean finish. That’s what McEnelly did against him. Or age and ring rust will be a factor, and Nickal will use explosive pressure to force Muradov to ride off into the sunset once again. Unless Nickal completely blows it, the latter seems more realistic.
Full RAF Moscow card
- Khamzat Chimaev (-10000) vs. Tyron Woodley (+3000); Catchweight
- Kyle Snyder (c) (+100) vs. Akhmed Tazhudinov (-120) for the RAF light heavyweight championship
- Kennedy Blades (c) (-6500) vs. Vusala Parfianovich (+2000) for the RAF middleweight championship
- Kyle Dake (c) (-395) vs. Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau (+310) for the RAF cruiserweight championship
- Abdulrashid Sadulaev (-2100) vs. Zac Braunagel (+1100); Light Heavyweights
- Anatoly Malykhin (+120) vs. Pouya Rahmani (-142); Heavyweights
- Yusuf Raisov (-250) vs. Marif Piraev (+205); Middleweights
- Zahid Valencia (+160) vs. Ibragim Kadiev (-192); Cruiserweights
- Jordan Burroughs (-6500) vs. Magomed Kurbanaliev (+2000); Middleweights
- Bo Nickal (-700) vs. Shirvani Muradov (+500); Light Heavyweights
- Jason Nolf (+136) vs. Ismail Khaniev (-162); Catchweight
- Vito Arujau (-650) vs. Soslan Ramonov (+470); Featherweights
Best sportsbook for RAF Moscow
DraftKings Sportsbook is probably the strongest overall choice. It has been among the first major U.S. sportsbooks to post odds for RAF events and typically offers the deepest selection of combat sports markets and often adds alternate lines and live betting as the event approaches.
RAF Moscow betting FAQ
Where can you bet on RAF Moscow?
DraftKings Sportsbook is the only current platform that actively has betting odds on the RAF Moscow event. All of the other sportsbooks including FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365 and Fanatics do not have odds available at this moment.
What are the most popular betting markets for RAF?
The most popular betting markets for RAF Moscow are similar to those offered for MMA and boxing events. The exact menu will vary based on the sportsbook, but the markets you’ll see most often are
- Moneyline (Match winner)
- Method of Victory
- Winning Margin/Point Spread
- Total Match Points
- Parlays
Can you bet on Chimaev vs. Woodley?
Yes, you can bet on Chimaev vs. Woodley. DraftKings Sportsbook is currently the only sportsbook that has odds on the RAF Moscow fight and event.
Can you parlay RAF Moscow bets?
Right now, there is no way to parlay RAF Moscow bets in a same-game parlay. However, you can parlay multiple moneylines on the main event card to make a good parlay for the event.
Can you live bet RAF Moscow?
As of now there are no live bets available for the RAF Moscow wrestling event. Bettors can place their best up until the start of the 12 p.m. ET main card. Once bets are placed the odds are locked in and do not change.
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