Overview
- Colby Covington defeated Arman Tsarukyan by points to win RAF’s inaugural crossover cruiserweight title at RAF 11 in Milwaukee.
- Ben Askren returned to competition after a 2025 double lung transplant, lost to Belal Muhammad on points, left his shoes on the mat and signaled his retirement.
- After both winners spoke at the RAF 11 press conference, Belal Muhammad and Covington exchanged insults, Muhammad charged and kicked Covington, and security separated them.
- RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein announced during the post-event conference that Covington will defend the crossover title against Belal Muhammad as the co-main of RAF 12 in Cleveland on August 22.
- RAF used a card of ex-UFC names and dramatic moments to grow visibility, with other confirmed results including Frankie Edgar beating Clay Guida and Lucia Yepez retaining her RAF title.