RAF lands new 'The Ultimate Fighter' style reality series

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Real American Freestyle has taken the world by storm, and with its latest announcement, it expects to go one step further.

No longer just a lovable company for notable wrestlers to compete against one another, RAF is preparing for the big leagues. In its short 17-month lifespan, RAF has attracted some of the greatest wrestlers in history, including Olympians, ex-college standouts, and MMA stars, to its mats. For most, the promotion serves as a side dish, but that could be about to change.

Bringing back the love of high-stakes, unscripted reality television, Real American Freestyle is launching its new show—RAF Undiscovered.

The premise sees 12 elite, relatively unknown wrestlers compete head-to-head for a chance at a life-changing professional contract. Tracking the athletes through intense live auditions and competition, the series shares similarities with the once-acclaimed Ultimate Fighter.

TUF ran during some dire times for the UFC, and the first rendition of the reality show allegedly saved the company from going bust. Unlike TUF, however, RAF Undiscovered was born during a positive time for the organization.

The show is set to air as part of a massive, long-term broadcasting partnership between RAF and Fox Nation. RAF Undiscovered is scheduled to begin streaming on September 16, a week from now.But bizarrely, the tournament will move so fast that the winner will make their official company debut just two days later, at RAF 13.

The winner in the hunt for wrestling’s next star will have the weight of the world on his shoulders, after being placed onto a starstudded card.

Headlined by Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad, RAF 13 in Miami, Florida, will feature several notable names. In the co-main event, Khamzat Chimaev makes a quick turnaround, welcoming old foe Gilbert Burns to the stage, while Luke Rockhold and Joe Pyfer clash on the undercard.

American powerlifter and influencer Larry ‘Wheels’ also competes.