After a successful event in Moscow, Russia, Real American Freestyle is back in the United States to host an event! RAF 13 takes place on Friday, September 18, in Miami, Florida. Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad are facing off for the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship in the Main Event of RAF 13.
Below is everything you need to know about Friday’s RAF card headlined by Covington vs. Muhammad, including the start time, how to watch, location, and full card.
Since his last UFC fight in December 2024, Covington has gone back to wrestling and has won four straight matches in RAF. Covington is coming off a victory over Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11 in July. Now Covington is taking on a bitter rival in former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad. Muhammad is 1-1 in RAF and won his last fight against Ben Askren in July. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Covington is a -900 favorite, while Muhammad is a +600 underdog.
Khamzat Chimaev faces Gilbert Burns in the co-main event of this card. The two first fought at UFC 273 in April 2022, where Chimaev won by unanimous decision. Now, over four years later, they will meet again in RAF. Chimaev is 2-0 in RAF with wins over Tyron Woodley and Dillon Danis. This is Burns’ first match in RAF. Burns last competed in UFC BJJ, where he submitted Horlando Monteiro in June. Chimaev is a -10000 favorite with Burns as a +3000 underdog in this contest.
Another intriguing bout is Luke Rockhold vs. Joe Pyfer. In this contest, Pyfer is a big -2100 favorite with the former UFC Champion as a +1100 underdog on DraftKings Sportsbook. Pyfer is currently on a five-fight winning streak in the UFC and is the No. 6 Middleweight UFC contender. Rockhold is a former UFC Champion and last competed for RAF in January, where he lost to Covington.
How to Watch
This card begins at 8:00 p.m. ET and airs live on Fox Nation.
RAF 13 Card
Colby Covington (c) vs. Belal Muhammad — Cruiserweight Crossover Championship Bout
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns — Catchweight Bout
Kennedy Blades (c) vs. Diana Avsaragova— Women’s Middleweight Championship Bout
Austin DeSanto vs. Arsen Harutyunyan — Bantamweight Championship Bout
Michael Caliendo vs. Timur Bizhoev — Welterweight Bout
Luke Rockhold vs. Joe Pyfer — Light Heavyweight Bout
Jason Nolf vs. Julian Ramirez — Middleweight Championship Bout
Georgios Kougioumtsidis vs. Chance Marsteller — Cruiserweight Bout
Bryce Meredith vs. Movlid Khaybulaev — Welterweight Bout
Johnni DiJulius vs. Cayden Henschel — Featherweight Crossover Championship Bout
Haji Aliyev vs. Jacori Teemer — Lightweight Bout
Mugzy vs. Real Tarzann — Catchweight Bout
RAF 13 Location
This event is taking place in Miami, Florida, at the Watsco Center.
RAF 13 FAQ
When is RAF 13?
The upcoming RAF card takes place on Friday, September 18, 2026.
What time does RAF 13 start?
This event begins at 5:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. ET.
How can I watch RAF 13?
RAF 13 is airing on Fox Nation.
Where is RAF 13 taking place?
This event is taking place in Miami, Florida, at Watsco Center.
What fights are on the RAF 13 card?
The card includes Colby Covington vs. Belal Muhammad, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns, and Luke Rockhold vs. Joe Pyfer.
