Aljamain Sterling is stepping in on short notice at RAF 6. |
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RAF wrestling is bringing in the best athletes from MMA.
Former
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain
Sterling is set to wrestle former UFC lightweight champion
Benson
Henderson at RAF 6 on Feb. 28 at the Mullett Arena in Tempe,
Arizona. Sterling replaces an injured Chad Mendes
on short notice.
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After a career spanning over 17 years, Henderson hung up his MMA
gloves following a loss against Usman
Nurmagomedov in 2023. “Smooth” has since competed in Karate
Combat, boxing, and wrestling. Henderson most recently suffered a
submission loss in a grappling match against Arman
Tsarukyan at ACBJJ in September 2025.
Meanwhile, Sterling has competed in various grappling matches while
staying active in the UFC. “Funkmaster” has gone 2-1 since moving
up to featherweight after losing his bantamweight title to Sean
O’Malley in 2023.
Champ vs. Champ
Chad Mendes
is out.Aljamain
Sterling will take on Benson
Henderson at RAF06.Tickets in bio. Watch exclusively on @foxnation
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February 23, 2026