Real American Freestyle announced its debut in a new market. The wrestling promotion will host RAF 10 on Jun. 13. It will take place at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri, and stream exclusively on FOX Nation.
RAF continues to gain traction and build a strong base. The wrestling promotion blends world-class wrestlers with notable MMA fighters who have wrestling backgrounds. Since its first event, RAF has drawn strong attention.
Crossover matchups, grudge matches, and MMA rematches on the mats helped fuel that growth. Wrestlers also show more personality, especially during event buildup, press conferences, and post-match interviews.
Tickets for the event go on sale on Apr. 17 on the official Real American Freestyle website.
CEO Chad Bronstein Expresses Excitement for RAF 10
Real American Freestyle CEO Chad Bronstein shared his thoughts on RAF 10 in St. Louis. He pointed to the wrestling promotion’s early success and stated that it remains on the right path. Bronstein also praised St. Louis as a strong wrestling market.
“St. Louis is a wrestling city,” Bronstein said in a press release. “As we’ve built RAF, the goal has been simple – take the best athletes in the world and out them on a stage that matches their level. This is another step in the right direction.”
RAF has seen rapid growth is such a short time. According to its press release, RAF07 in Tampa, Florida, featuring Arman Tsarukyan, Colby Covington, and Dillon Danis, set a record gate. The promotion has also garnered strong viewership and social media engagements, surpassing over 250 million social views per event.
The continued growth and exposure on social media is a key metric for the new promotion. As RAF continue gaining momentum on social media, FOX Nation could benefit in terms of increasing their subscriber count in America.
No matchups have been announced yet for RAF 10. However, the promotion stated that they will reveal matchups on the card in the coming weeks.
Upcoming Events
GettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 17: Merab Dvalishvili looks on at Henry Cejudo in their bantamweight weight fight during UFC 298 at Honda Center on February 17, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
RAF has an exciting lineup of events scheduled for the coming months. This Saturday, RAF08 takes place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The event features Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo. It is a rematch of their UFC 298 bout, where Dvalishvili won by unanimous decision. During the fight, ‘The Machine’ surprised many within the MMA community with his ability to dominate ‘Triple C.’
Cejudo, a 2008 Olympic gold medalist, is expected to have a significant advantage.
On May. 30, RAF09 will take place in Dallas, Texas, and will feature the promotional debut of Gable Steveson. The Olympic gold medalist recently signed with the UFC and is scheduled to make his octagon debut in July.
Also scheduled for RAF09 is a matchup between Covington and former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman. ‘Chaos’ is unbeaten in RAF, having defeated Danis and Luke Rockhold.
While Covington has been more active in the promotion, Weidman brings a wrestling background and a size advantage.
Lastly, Real American Freestyle celebrates its one-year anniversary with RAF 12 in Cleveland, Ohio, on Aug. 22.
Real American Freestyle Announces Location for RAF 10