Tampa, get ready for real pro wrestling with RAF in March at Yuengling Center
Real American Freestyle (RAF), the first unscripted professional freestyle wrestling league, announced that RAF07 will occur March 28 at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, marking the league’s seventh event in as many months.
Four major matches have been announced. One of the headline bouts for RAF07 features Bo Bassett taking on RAF newcomer and globally acclaimed wrestler Vladimer Khinchegashvili.
Bassett is 2-0 in RAF, having defeated Cayden Henschel and Darrion Caldwell, and will now face the 2016 Olympic gold medalist from the Republic of Georgia. Khinchegashvili also won Olympic silver in 2012, gold at the 2015 World Championships, and is a three-time European Champion.
RAF Cruiserweight Champion Kyle Dake will put his title on the line against Parker Keckeisen ,the 2024 undefeated NCAA Champion at 184 lbs. Dake most recently retained the belt at RAF05, while Keckeisen earned his title shot after a dominant win over reigning World Champion Zahid Valencia at RAF04.
In women’s championship action, RAF Women’s Middleweight Champion Kennedy Blades will defend her title against Milana Dudieva, who makes her Real American Freestyle debut. Blades, undefeated in RAF, is one of the sport’s fastest-rising stars, having earned Olympic silver in Paris at just 20-years-old.
RAF07 will also feature a marquee international matchup as Kyle Snyder meets Akhmed Tazhudinov, the 2023 World Champion and 2024 Olympic gold medalist representing Bahrain, in a matchup that underscores RAF’s growing global reach.
“This event is a clear snapshot of where RAF is right now,” Chad Bronstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Real American Freestyle, said in a release. “You’re seeing the sport’s top athletes competing in matchups that simply weren’t possible before. Bringing RAF07 to Tampa Bay lets us keep building momentum in a first-class arena while continuing to show what a true professional home for wrestling looks like.”
RAF’s momentum continues to accelerate following the recent extension of its exclusive medi apartnership with FOX Nation. Through five completed events, RAF has become one of the platform’s top subscription drivers, generating over 170 billion earned media impressions and 500 million organic social views, while surpassing seven figures in both ticket sales and merchandise revenue.
RAF will hold its first ever wrestling clinic on Sunday, March 29, where young fans and aspiring wrestlers will be able to train with and be coached by RAF athletes.
More information, including registration details, will be announced soon.
Also launching are RAF Trading Cards: 2nd Edition, expanding the league’s growing collectibles platform with a limited print run, rare foil parallels, and true one-of-one Relic cards.
The collection features 10,000 cards after the 1st edition sold out, with a lucky fan packing the one-of-one card live at the RAF05 fan zone reserved opening. You can find more information about RAF Trading Cards at:
https://shop.realamericanfreestyle.com/.
The league has hosted five live events to date – Cleveland (RAF01), State College (RAF02) ,Chicago (RAF03), Indianapolis (RAF04), Miami (RAF05). Each event builds in attendance and attention, leveraging their prestige to bring together global namesakes and the best-of-the-best in exclusive marquee matches.
RAF06 continues this trend when it takes place in Tempe, Arizona on February 28, co-headlined by Henry Cejudo vs. Urijah Faber, and Arman Tsarukyan vs. Georgio Poullas.
Additional matchups for RAF07 will be announced in the coming weeks. Presale tickets go live Friday, February 6, with all RAF events streaming live exclusively on FOX Nation.
For more information and updates, visit www.realamericanfreestyle.com or follow @RAFWrestlingUSA on all platforms.
About Real American Freestyle
Real American Freestyle (RAF) is the first unscripted professional freestyle wrestlin gleague—and the new professional home for the sport’s elite. Founded by Chad Bronstein, Israel Martinez, Eric Bischoff, and the late, great Hulk Hogan, RAF launched in 2025 to give Olympic champions, World Champions, NCAA standouts, and top MMA crossover athletes a global platform to compete at the highest level.
RAF brings freestyle wrestling to a modern fight-night stage, competing under USA Wrestlin grules with real stakes, high-level production, and broadcast storytelling built for today’s audience. RAF allows athletes to build careers, grow personal brands, and reach a global fanbase.
All RAF events stream live exclusively on FOX Nation.
For more information, visit www.realamericanfreestyle.com.
