Monthly subscription brings RAF’s live events to bars, restaurants and casinos nationwide, beginning with RAF14: Tsarukyan vs. Danis on October 23
PHILADELPHIA (October 20, 2026) – Real American Freestyle (RAF), the main stage for wrestling’s elite and one of Fox Nation’s highest-rated programs, is now available to bars, restaurants and casinos nationwide through Joe Hand Promotions (JHP), the nation’s largest and most experienced distributor of premium live sports content to commercial establishments.
Through Joe Hand Promotions, commercial venues can now access RAF’s full schedule of live events through a monthly subscription, beginning with RAF14: Tsarukyan vs. Danis on Friday, Oct. 23, live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas at 9 p.m. ET.
RAF puts Olympic, World and NCAA champions on the mat with some of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts in real, unscripted matches with championship stakes. The result is the intensity and entertainment of combat sports in a fast-paced, family-friendly format, and a fan base of young, active families with a direct connection to youth sports. Paired with a growing international presence, the league has introduced a new era of professional freestyle wrestling to audiences around the world.
RAF gives venues something their customers have not seen on screen before on a calendar built for repeat business; each card runs for roughly three to four hours and features 12 matchups followed by a championship bout. Each month across the U.S. and internationally, RAF has drawn crossover fans from wrestling, MMA and pro wrestling, with some of its strongest markets including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Cleveland, New York, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Tampa, Oklahoma City and Milwaukee. The league has twice brought live events to Pennsylvania, at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center in October 2025 and Philadelphia’s Liacouras Center in April 2026.
“We are proud to always present new, exciting products to our customers, and RAF checks both of those boxes,” said Joe Hand, Jr., President of Joe Hand Promotions. “RAF is real competition with real stakes, featuring Olympic champions and the biggest names in MMA. Real American Freestyle is a proven big night for combat sports fans, and a new reason for families and fans to come through the door.”
“From the beginning, we’ve wanted RAF to reach as many fans as possible,” said Chad Bronstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Real American Freestyle. “We’ve built an incredible live experience and a strong partnership with FOX Nation. Now, with Joe Hand Promotions, fans will be able to get together at their favorite bars and restaurants to watch some of the best athletes in the world compete.”
RAF14: Tsarukyan vs. Danis
The commercial launch opens with a stacked card in Las Vegas. Arman Tsarukyan meets Dillon Danis for the Middleweight Crossover Championship in the main event , and Khamzat Chimaev takes on former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in the co-main. The card also features some key matchups including:
- Strawweight Championship: Champion Lucía Yépez vs. Sarah Hildebrandt
- Lightweight Championship: Jordan Oliver vs. Ridge Lovett
- Middleweight: Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs vs. Mikey Caliendo
- Featherweight: Sebastian Rivera vs. Vito Arujau
- Heavyweight: Yonger Bastida vs. Zach Elam
- Cruiserweight Crossover: Brendan Allen vs. Alexander Shlemenko
Full RAF 14 Card information can be found at RealAmericanFreestyle.com. The momentum continues with RAF Abu Dhabi: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Colby Covington on Nov. 14 and RAF15 in Chicago on Nov. 28, RAF16 on Long Island on December 19.
