Tyron Woodley set to return against Joaquin Buckley at RAF 12

Tyron Woodley will compete at Real American Freestyle (RAF) 12 against No. 10-ranked Joaquin Buckley on August 22, 2026, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. This match marks Woodley's return to wrestling, where he previously excelled as an All-American wrestler before transitioning to a UFC career. Woodley has struggled in recent combat sports endeavors, currently on a four-fight losing streak in MMA and three losses in boxing. Buckley also seeks to rebound after losing his RAF debut and faces a two-fight losing streak in the UFC. The event will also feature wrestling icon Jordan Burroughs, who has not yet announced an opponent.

• 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Former UFC champ Tyron Woodley returns, draws No. 10-ranked Joaquin Buckley