June 2023 Russian Men's Freestyle Wrestling Rankings

57 KG

Aleksey Kopylov won the Russian University Nationals over Dulustan Fedorov with Kuder Mongush and Vladimir Gienko taking bronze. Muslim Saidulaev won the Ali Aliyev Memorial over Imam Umarov with Hajimagomed Akhmedov and Manvel Khndrtzyan (ARM) taking bronze. Yunus Yavbatirov won the U23 Championship of Dagestan over Abdula Shakhbanov. Bronze medalists at the U23 Championship of Dagestan were Ramazan Shahbanov and Musa Paizulaev. Yunus Yavbatirov won his second title of the month at the Degi Bagaev Memorial over Dzhabrail Tulaev. Bronze medalists at the Degi Bagaev Memorial were Murtuz-Ali Ordiev and Aliskhan Imagozhev.

61 KG

Bashir Magomedov takes the new number one spot after beating #1 Muslim Mekhtikhanov at the Ali Aliyev Memorial on his way to winning gold over Dinislam Takhtarov. Bronze medalists at the Ali Aliyev were #2 Muslim Mekhtikhanov and Hajimagomed Hajiyev. Magomedamin Bekbulatov won the Russian University Nationals over Alexander Avelov. Bronze medalists at the Russian University Nationals were Egor Venzel and Nyurgun Terentiev. Dinislam Takhtarov is back in the rankings at #6 for beating #7 Said Khunkerov in the quarterfinals of the Ali Aliyev. Gadzhimagomed Gadzhiev is in the rankings at #10 with the removal of #2 Abasgadzhi Magomedov. Imran Khunkerov won the U23 Championship of Dagestan by injury default over Imam Umarov. Bronze medalists at the U23 Championship of Dagestan were Bashir Israilov and Gadzhimagomed Akhmedov. Ibragim Khasiev won the Degi Bagaev Memorial Tournament over Magomedrasul Dagirov. Bronze medalists at the Degi Bagaev Memorial were Anzor Chaniev and Anzor Mazhidov.

65 KG

2021 61 KG Senior World Champion #2 (61) Abasgadzhi Magomedov made his much anticipated 65 KG debut at the Ali Aliyev where he took gold over old rival #5 Ramazan Ferzaliev in the finals. Bronze medalists at the Ali Aliev were Ikromzhon Khadzhimuradov (KGZ) and #17 Gadzhimurad Omarov. Dzhambulat Kizinov won the Russian University Nationals over Magomed Tazhudinov with Abdulmuslim Murtazov and Akhmednabi Ubaidulaev taking bronze. Eldar Akhmadudinov won the U23 Championship of Dagestan over Akhmednabi Ubaidulaev. Bronze medalists at the U23 Championship of Dagestan were Ramazan Chankaev and Ramazan Shamilov. Adam Arkhiev won the Degi Bagaev Memorial over Davud Davudov. Bronze medalists at the Degi Bagaev Memorial were Akhyad Nasyrkhaev and Abdurakhman Abdusalamov.

70 KG

Khabib Zavurbekov won the Russian University Nationals over Sarmat Bestaev with #1 Konstantin Kaprnov and Magomed-Emi Eitemirov taking bronze. #1 Konstantin Kaprynov falls five spots to #6 in the rankings for his loss at Russian University Nationals to Sarmat Bestaev. Sarmat Bestaev debuts in the rankings at #5 for beating #6 Konstantin Kaprynov at Russian University Nationals. Khabib Zavurbekov debuts in the rankings at #4 for beating #5 Sarmat Bestaev to win the Russian University Nationals. #3 Inalbek Sheriev won the Ali Aliyev Memorial over Ahmed Nurakhmaev with Magomed Bashir Khaniev (AZE) and Georgi Sekinaev taking bronze. Abdurakhman Dalgatov won the U23 Championship of Dagestan over Gazimagomed Gadzhiev. Bronze medalists at the U23 Championship of Dagestan were Magomed Patakhov (RUS) and Umar Umarov (RUS). Murad Evloev won the Degi Bagaev Memorial over Naib Gaziev. Bronze medalists at the Degi Bagaev Memorial were Adam Shakhbulatov and Azamat Dalov.

74 KG

#2 (74) Magomedkhabib Kadimagomedov (BLR) won the Ali Aliyev Memorial over Magomed Kardanov. Bronze medalists at the Ali Aliyev Memorial were #7 Imam Ganishov and Biyosoltan Arslanov. Magomed Kardanov debuts in the rankings at #7 for beating #7 Imam Ganishov to make the finals of the Ali Aliyev Memorial. Imam Ganishov falls one spot to #8 for his loss to #7 Magomed Kardanov. 2021 70 KG Junior World bronze medalist Stanislav Svinoboev won the Russian University Nationals over Dinislam Bolurov by injury default. Bronze medalists at the Russian University Nationals were Malamagomed Gamzatov and Gadzhimurad Gazanov. Nigmatula Nigmatulaev won U23 Championship of Dagestan over Murad Khabichev. Bronze medalists at the U23 Championship of Dagestan were Ramazan Muradov and Said Musaev. Magomed-Salah Isakov won the Degi Bagaev Memorial over Said-Akhmed Zavurbekov. Bronze medalists at the Degi Bagaev Memorial were Suleiman Aliev and Magomed Surkhoev.

79 KG

Dibir Magomedov won the Russian University Nationals over Ali Tsokaev with #4 Khalid Yakhiev and Marik Shebzukhov taking bronze. #2 Gadzhimurad Alikhmaev won the Ali Aliyev over Begkhan Misrikhanov with Musa Baziev and Khalid Elberdiev. #4 Khalid Yakhiev is out of the rankings for his loss to Ali Tsokaev at Russian University Nationals. Begkhan Misrikhanov is in the rankings at #9 for finishing runner-up at the Ali Aliyev, where he beat #10 Musa Baziev and Ali Tsokaev to make the finals. 2019 74 KG Kadyrov Cup runner-up Musa Baziev is in the rankings at #10 for beating Ali Tsokaev to get bronze at the Ali Aliyev. Dibir Magomedov is unranked due to not having a resume strong enough (Russian University National title and a sole win over Ali Tsokaev) compared to the likes of Musa Baziev (2019 74 KG Kadyrov Cup runner, 2017 74 KG Russian Nationals 5th place finisher) and Begkhan Misrikhanov (2022 79 KG Russian Nationals 5th place finisher, 2023 79 KG Ali Aliyev runner-up).

Hajimurad Hasanov won the U23 Championship of Dagestan over Arsen Magomedov. Bronze medalists at the U23 Championship of Dagestan were Iskander Khaibulaev and Magomed Yusupov. Idar Khatanov won the Degi Bagaev Memorial over Musa Baziev debut in the rankings at #10. Bronze medalists at the Degi Bagaev Memorial were Alkhazur Gorchkhanov and Iskander Khaibulaev.

86 KG

Ada Bagomedov won the Ali Aliyev Memorial over Tazhidin Akaev with Magomedmurad Dadaev and Khaibula Gulmagomedov taking bronze. Yarygin champion 4 Arslan Bagaev won Russian University Nationals over Anuar Chagarov. Bronze medalists at Russian University Nationals were Alim Kermov and Abdul Tsatsaev. Ali Nurov won the U23 Championship of Dagestan over Abdulgamid Nurmagomedov. Bronze medalists at the U23 Championship of Dagestan were Magomed-Tahir Khaniev and Ahmed Bagavudinov. Bronze medalists at Russian University Nationals were Alim Kermov (RUS) and Abdul Tsatsaev (RUS). Yusup-Khadzhi Aydaev won the Degi Bagaev Memorial over Ali Shakhriev. Bronze medalists at the Degi Bagaev Memorial were Ilyas Baimuradov and Tamirlan Gigiev. Ali Nurov won the U23 Championship of Dagestan over Abdulgamid Nurmagomedov. Bronze medalists at the U23 Championship of Dagestan were Magomed-Tagir Khaniev and Ahmed Bagavudinov.

92 KG

Gadzhimagomed Nazhmudinov won the Ali Aliyev over #5 (86) Omar Ziyautdinov. Bronze medalists at the Ali Aliyev were Shamil Zubairov (AZE) and #6 (86) Arsenali Musalaliev. Abdul Abdulgasanov won Russian University Nationals over Nikita Safronov. Bronze medalists at Russian University Nationals were Magomed Aliev and Abdula Gamzatov. Shamil Aliyev won the U23 Championship of Dagestan over Sagid Khadirov. Bronze medalists at the U23 Championship of Dagestan were Abdula Gamzatov and Zaur Umalatov. Khetag Dzgoev won the Degi Bagaev Memorial over Zaur Umalatov. Bronze medalists at the Degi Bagaev Memorial were Magomed Bataev and Rizvan Aliev.

97 KG

Magomedgadzhi Nurov (MKD) won the Ali Aliyev Memorial over Gadzhimagomed Tazhudinov. Bronze medalists at the Ali Aliyev were #5 Shamil Musaev and Ashkab Boltukaev. Shamil Umarov won Russian University Nationals over Maxim Tolmachev.The bronze medalist at Russian University Nationals was Magomedarip Abdulkhalikov. Hajimurad Kadilov won the U23 Championship of Dagestan over Abdurashid Gairbekov. Bronze medalists at the U23 Championship of Dagestan were Ramazan Chadilov and Akhmed Timirsultanov. Shakhman Nukaev won the Degi Bagaev Memorial over Anzor Ginazov. Bronze medalists at the Degi Bagaev Memorial were Yusup Khusainov and Kilab Musaev.

125 KG

2021 Russian Senior World representative Zelimkhan Khizriev makes his return to the rankings at #2 for winning the Ali Aliyev Memorial over Anzor Khizriev. Bronze medalists at the Ali Aliyev were #8 Abdulla Kurbanov and Magomedgadzhi Nurasulov (SRB). Zelimkhan notched two ranked wins at the Ali Aliyev over the likes of #8 Abdulla Kurbanov and #9 Khasan Khubaev. Two-time Russian Nationals champion Anzor Khizriev returns to the rankings at #6 after finishing runner-up at the Ali Aliyev. Said Gairbekov won Russian University Nationals over Nikita Khabarov. Bronze medalists at Russian University Nationals were Tamik Dzhikaev and Irbeg Tavgazov. Magomed Alichuev won the U23 Championship of Dagestan over Khabib Davugadzhiev with Adam Makhmudov and Ashabali Yusupov taking bronze. 2021 Senior Russian Nationals runner-up Atsamaz Tebloev won the Degi Bagaev Memorial over Umar Israilov with Apti Sabirov and Tamerlan Kumyshev taking bronze.

Pound for Pound

#15 Konstantin Kaprynov is out of the pound for pound rankings after his loss to unranked Sarmat Bestaev at the 70 KG Russian University Nationals. #19 Ramazan Ferzaliev has been dropped from the pound for pound rankings due to his resume not holding up to scrutiny (four year old wins over Abasgadzhi Magomedov that have been avenged at the 2020 61 KG Russian Nationals and the 2023 65 KG Ali Aliyev finals) and losses to #16 Ibragim Ibragimov, Alik Khadartsev, Muslim Saidulaev, and #15 Gadzhimurad Rashidov since his wins over Magomedov. Bashir Magomedov enters the pound for pound rankings at #17 for upsetting #6 Muslim Mekhtikhanov at the 61 KG Ali Aliyev. Mekhtikhanov falls twelve spots to #18 for his loss to #17 Bashir Magomedov at the 61 KG Ali Aliyev. Three-time Russian Nationals champion Alikhan Zhabrailov returns to the rankings at #21.