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Tyron Woodley scores comeback win over Joaquin Buckley at RAF 12

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:42 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Tyron Woodley scores comeback win over Joaquin Buckley at RAF 12

Summary

Tyron Woodley secured his first combat sports victory since 2018 at Real American Freestyle (RAF) 12, defeating Joaquin Buckley on August 22, 2026. Woodley mounted an impressive comeback after trailing 8-1, scoring 13 unanswered points to finish the match 14-8. The former UFC champion had previously struggled with losses in various combat sports, making this victory significant for his career. Woodley is scheduled to return to the ring at RAF Moscow on September 5, where he will face former UFC Middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev.

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By the Numbers

•Woodley won 14-8 against Buckley at RAF 12.
•He was down 8-1 before rallying to score 13 consecutive points.
•This is Woodley's first win since a UFC match in September 2018.
•Woodley's next fight is on September 5 against Khamzat Chimaev.

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10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley ends eight-year win drought with wild RAF 12 comeback

What they're saying

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“T-Wood” finally got his hand raised. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley scored his first combat sports victory in nearly eight years last night (Sat., Aug. 22, 2026), mounting an incredible comeback to defeat Joaquin Buckley at Real American Freestyle (RAF) 12 inside Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Things looked disastrous for […]
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