Milwaukee is getting a full-on fight circus Saturday as Real American Freestyle brings RAF 11 to the UWM Panther Arena, blending pro wrestling flair with MMA firepower. The co-main event features Ben Askren returning to competition to face former UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad, while Arman Tsarukyan and Colby Covington close the show in the headliner. The promotion says the event will stream nationally on Fox Nation, and tickets start at roughly $66.
Askren’s One-Time Return Against Belal Muhammad
The official event listing has Askren vs. Muhammad slotted as the cruiserweight co-main for RAF 11, a matchup the promotion has pushed hard in the run-up to Saturday. According to Real American Freestyle, the bout sits directly beneath the main event and is billed as a marquee crossover pairing.
Main Event And Stacked Supporting Card
The top of the bill pits Arman Tsarukyan against Colby Covington for the inaugural RAF Crossover Championship, with a supporting card loaded with veterans and rising names. MMA Fighting lists undercard bouts that include Keegan O’Toole vs. Chris Minto and a throwback-style clash between longtime fan favorites Frankie Edgar and Clay Guida.
When To Go And How To Watch
Primary ticketing shows the arena event kicking off at 7:00 p.m. local time on Saturday, with standard seating and VIP options laid out on Ticketmaster. The promotion’s watch page and broadcast partners list Fox Nation as the streaming home for U.S. viewers, with coverage slated to begin at 8 p.m. ET, according to Real American Freestyle. Fans can consult those pages for seat maps, VIP packages and official arrival guidance.
Askren’s Recovery And Why This Match Hits Different
Askren underwent a double lung transplant after a severe bout of pneumonia in June 2025, a surgery and recovery that were widely reported. The AP detailed his hospitalization and transplant, context that has turned his return into both an emotional touchpoint and a talking point heading into the Milwaukee show. That medical turnaround, paired with Askren’s stated intention to make this a rare, one-off appearance, forms the central storyline around RAF 11.
What Milwaukee Can Expect
The UWM Panther Arena calendar lists the show as RAF 11, with the downtown venue hosting the hybrid spectacle this weekend. UWM Panther Arena has posted event details for fans planning to be there in person. Attendees should expect heavier traffic around downtown and follow the arena’s arrival instructions and bag-policy notes on the event page.
Parting Note
Askren has described this appearance as a one-time return, and reports indicate he intends to retire after the match, turning the co-main into what many outlets frame as a send-off. Sherdog reported Askren’s retirement comments ahead of the event, and promoters say tickets remain available for Saturday’s show. For the full card, ticket options and broadcast details, check the promotion and Ticketmaster links above.
