Two-time Olympic medalist, three-time World champion, and four-time European champion Haji Aliyev is set to return to the mat.

According to Offsideplus.az, the veteran wrestler will compete in the prestigious RAF (Real American Freestyle) tournament, becoming the first Azerbaijani wrestler to participate in this competition.

On June 13, Haji Aliyev will face Olympic and World medalist Sebastian Rivera. The bout is scheduled to take place in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.