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Real American Freestyle announced:
RAF06 Announced: Olympic Gold Medalist And MMA Champion Henry Cejudo and MMA Legend Clay Guida To Co-Headline February 28 Event At Mullett Arena
Real American Freestyle continues 2026 momentum with Tempe event streaming exclusively on FOX Nation
Tampa, FL (December 30, 2025) – Real American Freestyle (RAF), the first unscripted professional freestyle wrestling league, today announced that MMA Champion and Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo and combat sports legend Clay Guida will co-headline RAF06, taking place February 28 at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. Opponents for both Cejudo and Guida will be announced in the coming weeks, along with additional bouts rounding out the RAF06 card. RAF06 will stream exclusively on FOX Nation, with presale tickets available today and general public tickets on sale January 2 via Ticketmaster.
Cejudo enters RAF06 as one of the most accomplished combat athletes of his generation. The youngest American Olympic gold medalist in wrestling history, Cejudo is also a Pan American Games gold medalist, Pan American Champion, and U.S. National Champion in freestyle wrestling. He later became only the third Olympic gold medalist to win a MMA championship, cementing a rare legacy across both disciplines. Cejudo returns to the wrestling mat healthy, motivated, and focused on a new challenge inside the RAF format.
Guida, one of the most respected veterans in MMA, returns to RAF following his appearance at RAF03 in Chicago. A fan favorite known for relentless pace and toughness, Guida brings more than two decades of elite combat sports experience and a deep wrestling background back to the mat in what will be his second RAF appearance.
“Henry Cejudo is one of the most accomplished athletes to ever step on a wrestling mat,” said Chad Bronstein, CEO and co-founder of Real American Freestyle. “This card kicks off another huge year for RAF.”
Since launching in April 2025, Real American Freestyle has established a new lane in combat sports, blending elite freestyle wrestling with professional presentation and real stakes that’s generated 57.37B impressions over the past eight months. The league has hosted four live events to date – Cleveland (RAF01), State College (RAF02), Chicago (RAF03), and Indianapolis (RAF04) – each drawing strong attendance, growing viewership, and massive global attention. RAF enters 2026 with RAF05 on January 10 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, headlined by a marquee matchup between MMA standouts Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold at 195 pounds. RAF06 continues that momentum as the league expands into new markets and elevates its live event footprint.
For more info and to follow the action, visit www.realamericanfreestyle.com or follow @RAFWrestlingUSA on all platforms.
About Real American Freestyle
Real American Freestyle is a professional freestyle wrestling league founded by Chad Bronstein, Israel Martinez, and Eric Bischoff. Supported by Left Lane Capital, the league launched in 2025 with a roster of over 70 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. Additional partners include Real American Beer, Takedown, ALT Sports Data, and more. For more information on Real American Freestyle, please visit www.realamericanfreestyle.com.
About Mullett Arena
The 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena located on the Arizona State University Tempe main campus ushers in a new level of entertainment for all. Owned and built in partnership with ASU; Mullett Arena is home to Sun Devil NCAA ice hockey, women’s volleyball and other Athletics programming. It is also home to the NBA G League Valley Suns basketball along with national touring live entertainment. Premium VIP spaces, OVG Hospitality Food & Beverage, and the Mountain America Credit Union Community Iceplex makes Mullett Arena THE entertainment destination in the desert. Managed by OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, the full-service venue management and event programming company creating a positive disruption in the industry.
