Dake/Sinclair Added to RAF 01 Card

The RAF 01 card is starting to come together. The organization posted another matchup for their August 30th card, and it's an interesting bout. 

One of the most decorated wrestlers to sign with the organization will take on an up-and-coming talent as Kyle Dake takes on Aeoden Sinclair. Dake is a two-time Olympic bronze medalist, four-time world champion, and the only wrestler to win four collegiate national titles at four different weights. Just over a month ago, Dake fell in two-straight matches to Zahid Valencia in the 86 kg contest at Final X. It's the first time since 2017 that Dake has not appeared on the world or Olympic team. 

Sinclair was the #3 overall recruit in the high school Class of 2024 and signed with the University of Missouri. Even though he redshirted during the 2024-25 campaign, Sinclair did gain valuable experience in duals and tournaments. Sinclair’s most notable win came over Minnesota’s All-American and Big Ten champion Isaiah Salazar. Another solid victory came over veteran Zac Braunagel of Illinois. 

After the collegiate season, Sinclair made waves at the US Open where he made the finals of the U20 and Senior divisions. A few weeks later, at the U20 Trials, Sinclair won the challenge tournament and made it to the best-of-three finals against Minnesota All-American Max McEnellly. Sinclair won the first bout, but McEnelly swept the final two to clinch a spot on the world team. 

This will be an excellent test for Sinclair as it has the potential to be a current star against a future one. 

With the addition of this match, the RAF 01 card now looks like this:

• Matt Ramos vs. Nathan Tomasello  (135 lbs)
• Real Woods vs. Darrion Caldwell  (145 lbs)
• Austin Gomez vs. Lance Palmer (155 lbs)
• Sarah Hildebrandt vs. Zeltzin Hernandez Guerra  (120 lbs)
• Kennedy Blades vs. Alejandra Rivera Arriaga  (150 lbs)
• Kyle Dake vs. Aeoden Sinclair (190 lbs)
• Bo Nickal vs. Jacob Cardenas  (205 lbs)
• Yianni Diakomihalis vs. Bajrang Punia  (155 lbs)