Jason Nolf Retained RAF Middleweight Title in Miami
Jason Nolf defeated challenger Julian Ramirez with a 7-6 final score in the championship match.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Wrestling
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Jason Nolf successfully defended his RAF Middleweight Championship title against debutant Julian Ramirez. The competitive match concluded with a 7-6 score in Miami.
Why it matters
This victory reaffirms Nolf's dominance in the middleweight division following his previous competitive history with Ramirez at the 2023 U.S. Open.
Jason Nolf scored four points within the first 20 seconds of the bout. The match saw Nolf earn points through a low single-leg takedown and gut-wrench, while Julian Ramirez added points via a reversal and boundary throw.
The players
Jason Nolf
Jason Nolf is the reigning RAF Middleweight Champion who secured a title defense victory in Miami.
Julian Ramirez
Julian Ramirez is a professional wrestler who made his debut in the RAF organization during this title match.
Greg Kerkvliet
Greg Kerkvliet is an RAF competitor whose scheduled match was cancelled due to an injury.
Wyatt Hendrickson
Wyatt Hendrickson is a wrestler who was scheduled to compete in an RAF match before it was cancelled.
The details
Nolf dominated early, scoring four points in the first 20 seconds, while Ramirez countered with a two-point showing in the first period. Nolf added three more points in the second period, holding off a late four-point surge from Ramirez to secure the title defense.
Timeline
2023: Nolf and Ramirez first competed at the U.S. Open.
September 18, 2026: Nolf successfully defended his RAF title.
October 12-18, 2026: U23 World Championships take place in Las Vegas.
October 23, 2026: The next RAF event is scheduled for Las Vegas.
Season Trajectory
This victory keeps Jason Nolf atop the RAF rankings as the organization pivots toward its upcoming event schedule in Las Vegas. The result sets a high bar for division challengers while leaving open questions about the title picture as the season progresses.
The 7-6 win secures Nolf's position at the top of the middleweight bracket, affecting the seeding and championship math for all future RAF contenders. Fans of the sport can look for potential rematches during the upcoming Las Vegas circuit events.
The takeaway
Nolf's ability to capitalize on early-match momentum proved decisive in maintaining his championship status. Competitors looking to dethrone him will need to develop strategies that minimize his explosive early-round scoring capability.
What happens next
The next RAF event is set for October 23, 2026, in Las Vegas, featuring a matchup between Greg Kerkvliet and Yonger Bastida.
Further reading
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