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RAF02 Kicks Off at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center Streamed Exclusively via FOX Nation
Mason Parris, Helen Maroulis, Jake Varner, Nico Megaludis, David Carr, and more to compete on October 25
Tampa, FL (October 25, 2025) – Real American Freestyle (RAF), the first unscripted pro-wrestling league for the best athletes in the world, today kicks off its second-ever event, RAF02, at the historic Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State. On the main card is two-time Olympic bronze medalist, four-time World Champion, four-time NCAA Champion, and Real American Champion, Kyle Dake, vs. two-time World Championship medalist and European Championship medalist, Boris Makoev.
Audiences both in person and remote can expect an exhilarating format, with high-impact moves designed to captivate and a slate of entertainment throughout the show. Offering a dynamic, modern approach to wrestling coverage, Real American Freestyle’s unique storytelling is spearheaded by Chad Bronstein, Izzy Martinez, and Eric Bischoff.
The commentary and analysis team at RAF02 will include such legends as Kurt Angle, Bubba Jenkins, Bo Nickal, and Julianna Pena. Sponsors FOX Nation, Real American Beer and Takedown will be showcased in full effect. RAF02 will follow in the incendiary footsteps of RAF01, with merchandise, surprise, special guest appearances, and inspiring excitement across one of the world’s oldest sports.
The fight card includes the following matches:
Kyle Dake vs. Boris Makoev
Nathan Tomasello vs. Matt Ramos
Mason Parris vs. Alexandr Romanov
Pat Downey vs. Jake Varner
Keelon Jimison vs. Cayden Henschel
Helen Maroulis vs. Samantha Stewart
David Carr vs. Amr Reda
James Green vs. Tajmuraz Salkazanov
Carter Starocci vs. Nate Jackson
Austin Desanto vs. Nico Megaludis
Real American Freestyle’s impressive athlete roster sets this league apart, and includes champions of the NCAA, Olympians, World Champions, and more, and features Bo Nickal, Wyatt Hendrickson, Darrion Caldwell, Beau Bartlett, Jacob Cardenas, Seth Gross, Mikey Caliendo, Sarah Hildebrandt, Lucía “Jami” Guzman, Audrey Jimenez, Zeltzin Hernandez, Kennedy Blades, Zahid Valencia, Trent Hidlay, Kyle Snyder, Aaron Brooks, Austin Gomez, Real Woods, Will Lewan, Parker Keckeisen, Bo Bassett, Helen Maroulis, amongst others. There will be non-stop action at RAF02 as Real American Freestyle athletes and their challengers will take the action to new heights.
For more information, visit the Real American Freestyle website and follow the company at @RAFWrestlingUSA. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.
About Real American Freestyle
Real American Freestyle is a professional freestyle wrestling league founded by Chad Bronstein, Eric Bischoff, Israel Martinez, and the late Hulk Hogan. Supported by Left Lane Capital, the league launched in 2025 with a roster of 40 athletes. Featuring a full slate of events throughout its debut season, Real American Freestyle is focused on freestyle elements of the sport and seeks to provide a platform for athletes to build careers and branding in the space. RAF matchups follow freestyle rules under USA Wrestling standards, with events staged like major fight nights — blending the intensity of Olympic wrestling with the production value of modern combat sports. All matches stream exclusively on FOX Nation. For more information on Real American Freestyle, please visit www.realamericanfreestyle.com.
