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Aljamain Sterling Steps In to Face Henderson at RAF 06

2/23/2026

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Aljamain Sterling will replace Chad Mendes, who withdrew due to injury, to face Benson Henderson at Real American Freestyle 06 on February 28 in Tempe, Arizona.
The matchup marks Sterling's debut in Real American Freestyle (RAF) after a period of inactivity in the UFC.
The event also features Henry Cejudo (former UFC fighter) and Urijah Faber (former UFC fighter), generating significant interest in the wrestling platform.

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Aljamain Sterling will replace Chad Mendes, who withdrew due to injury, to face Benson Henderson at Real American Freestyle 06 on February 28 in Tempe, Arizona.
The matchup marks Sterling's debut in Real American Freestyle (RAF) after a period of inactivity in the UFC.
The event also features Henry Cejudo (former UFC fighter) and Urijah Faber (former UFC fighter), generating significant interest in the wrestling platform.