Abdulrashid Sadulaev is headed to Real American Freestyle (RAF).
The two-time Olympic gold medalist and six-time world champion, who registered wins over David Taylor and Kyle Snyder, among others, signed an exclusive RAF contract earlier this week and is expected to make his return to the mats at some point later this year.
“Abdulrashid Sadulaev is one of the most dominant athletes the sport of wrestling has ever produced,” said Chad Bronstein, CEO of Real American Freestyle. “His decision to sign exclusively with RAF is a clear signal that the top tier of the sport now sees RAF as the professional destination. This accelerates our position with broadcasters, partners, and fans as we continue to scale the platform globally.”
The 29 year-old ”Russian Tank” (160-6) is one of only two wrestlers in history to win world championships across three different weight classes.
“When the best wrestler of his generation chooses to compete exclusively at RAF, it validates what we’re building,” said Izzy Martinez, COO of Real American Freestyle. “This is a truly monumental signing and shows that the best athletes in the world feel they need to be a part of RAF. We are professionalizing wrestling at the highest level, and becoming the place where the sport’s future is being shaped.”
RAF will return to FOX Nation for RAF06 on Feb. 28 in Tempe, featuring retired UFC stars Henry Cejudo and Urijah Faber.
