The RAF 6 press conference (for Real American Freestyle Wrestling event RAF 06, held in Arizona ahead of the February 28, 2026 card at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ) was a lively, MMA-heavy buildup streamed exclusively on Fox Nation around 3 PM EST on February 27, 2026.It featured a ton of high-profile UFC/MMA crossovers transitioning to freestyle wrestling matches, with separate segments highlighting key matchups. The vibe mixed excitement, trash talk, and some memorable moments, typical of combat sports pressers but tailored to wrestling’s return-to-roots angle for these fighters.Key highlights included:
- Henry Cejudo vs. Urijah Faber (likely the main event): Former UFC champ and Olympic gold medalist Cejudo made his RAF debut. Faber spoke about growing up with Henry’s family, adding a personal, respectful tone to their faceoff. They previewed the matchup with mutual respect and questions from media.
- Arman Tsarukyan vs. Georgio Poullas: This one got spicy. UFC lightweight contender Tsarukyan and Poullas hyped their wrestling bout, including a $10,000 side bet on the outcome. Things heated up when Poullas pushed for another wager or side action—Tsarukyan shut it down hard, turning to his teammate (Pucho) and saying in Armenian something like “Tell them this isn’t a bazaar” (meaning not a marketplace for haggling), then firmly ending the talk. It became a viral, funny-but-pointed moment showing Tsarukyan putting Poullas in check.
- Aljamain Sterling, Benson Henderson, and others: Former UFC champions Sterling and Henderson (plus more fighters) appeared in their segment. They discussed the card featuring multiple UFC titleholders, with promoters excited to welcome the group and field questions.
The overall atmosphere included legends and current stars like mentions of Colby Covington, Clay Guida (who gave a motivational message about hard work to young fans), and others in behind-the-scenes clips from attendees. It built hype for an unscripted pro freestyle league blending elite MMA athletes with wrestling roots, streamed live on Fox Nation.The event emphasized big names crossing over, personal stories, light tension, and pure excitement for the matches the next day. If you’re into MMA-wrestling crossovers, this one delivered some entertaining mic work alongside the standard fight previews.
