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Luke Rockhold faces Joe Pyfer at RAF 13 in Miami

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:57 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Luke Rockhold faces Joe Pyfer at RAF 13 in Miami

Summary

A catchweight wrestling match between Luke Rockhold and Joe Pyfer is scheduled for September 19 at the Watsco Center in Miami. Rockhold, a former UFC middleweight champion, is looking for his first win after experiencing a loss in his debut at RAF earlier this year. Pyfer, currently on a four-fight winning streak in the UFC, has limited wrestling experience but competed in high school. This matchup represents both fighters' transition to wrestling following their MMA careers.

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By the Numbers

•Match scheduled for September 19 at Watsco Center in Miami.
•Joe Pyfer is a top UFC middleweight contender.
•Luke Rockhold aims for a win after previous losses in combat sports.
•This match is part of Rockhold's exploration of various combat disciplines.

Latest Updates

3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Luke Rockhold to face Joe Pyfer in wrestling match at RAF 13
11:00 PMYahoo Sports — RAF 13 adds matchup between Luke Rockhold and Joe Pyfer
10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Luke Rockhold vs. Joe Pyfer booked for RAF 13 in Miami
10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Luke Rockhold vs. Joe Pyfer set for RAF 13

What they're saying

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“Bodybagz” is headed to Real American Freestyle (RAF). Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is set to compete in a Catchweight wrestling match against current top UFC 185-pound contender Joe Pyfer at RAF 13, which goes down Sat., Sept. 19, 2026, inside Watsco Center in Miami, Florida. The wrestling promotion announced the […]
— Yahoo Sports