Luke Rockhold faces Joe Pyfer at RAF 13 in Miami
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"“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 […]
"UFC middleweight contender Joe Pyfer is set to wrestle ex-UFC champion Luke Rockhold at RAF 13.
"Luke Rockhold returns to the RAF mats to face Joe Pyfer in September
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:00 PMRAF 13 adds matchup between Luke Rockhold and Joe Pyfer
Luke Rockhold returns to the RAF mats to face Joe Pyfer in September
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:13 PMLuke Rockhold vs. Joe Pyfer booked for RAF 13 in Miami
“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 SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:00 PMLuke Rockhold vs. Joe Pyfer set for RAF 13
UFC middleweight contender Joe Pyfer is set to wrestle ex-UFC champion Luke Rockhold at RAF 13.
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