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RAF 12 Dvalishvili-Cejudo Rematch Headlines Major Cleveland Event

5 sourcesUpdated Jul 27, 2026

RAF Wrestling has announced two high-profile title bouts for its upcoming events: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo will headline RAF 12 in Cleveland on August 22 for the inaugural Lightweight Crossover Championship, while Colby Covington vs. Belal Muhammad has been moved to RAF 13 in Miami on September 19 to contest the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship. The shift strings together a year of rapid growth for RAF, which is positioning its crossover titles to let UFC stars compete without facing RAF’s top wrestling talent. The company also highlighted that Dvalishvili and Cejudo will be renewing their rivalry after a recent RAF Georgia rematch, with both men aiming to add a new title to their resumes. The events are part of RAF’s broader celebration of its first anniversary, featuring a line-up of major names across wrestling and MMA talent. Several outlets have covered the announcements, noting the changing main-event plans and the ongoing crossovers between UFC veterans and RAF competitors.

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Thad Jean Wins PFL Welterweight Title

Thad Jean remained undefeated at 12-0 by stopping late replacement Ernesto Rodriguez at 2:44 of the third round to claim the vacant PFL welterweight title in Washington, D.C., after Shamil Musaev withdrew due to weight-cut issues. Rodriguez gave Jean a tough test on 48 hours’ notice, staging a back-and-forth contest before Jean poured on ground-and-pound to seal the win, delivering a dramatic conclusion to the main event.

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Perry Danis set for MMA headliner Orlando

Mike Perry and Dillon Danis will headline DuelArena’s first combat-sports event in Orlando on August 29, competing in a welterweight MMA bout promoted by DuelBet. The card is slated as a hybrid with MMA, boxing and kickboxing in a ring, featuring influencer bouts and additional UFC veterans to be announced.

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HeavyLean LeftMerab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo 2 Officially Announced as RAF 12 Headliner

boxingnews.comOtherCovington vs. Muhammad, Dvalishvili vs. Cejudo 2 set for RAF

mmafighting.comOtherColby Covington vs. Belal Muhammad, Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo 2 official for upcoming RAF main events

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Bud Light terminates Dustin Poirier sponsorship after arrest

Dustin Poirier says Bud Light immediately terminated his sponsorship after his Father’s Day arrest for public intoxication, costing him potential earnings for his family, while he also doubles down on sobriety and says he doesn’t need the brand. Other sponsors have stood by him, he has stopped drinking, and the UFC has not taken action, with Poirier continuing his duties as an analyst and reflecting on the incident’s fallout.

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