Wyatt Hendrickson defeats Mason Parris by tech fall at RAF 4. Wyatt Hendrickson put on a dominant performance in the main event of RAF 4, securing a decisive 13-2 tech fall victory over Mason Parris.
The Real American Freestyle (RAF) 4 event delivered a night of high-stakes wrestling and unforgettable performances at the Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Indiana on December 20, 2025. The card featured two standout matches that had fans on the edge of their seats: Wyatt Hendrickson vs. Mason Parris in the main event and Yoel Romero vs. Pat Downey in the co-main.
Hendrickson came out swinging from the opening bell, scoring a quick takedown to kick off the match. Parris his opponent answered with a slick reversal, leveling the score at 2-2 in the first period. Hendrickson answered aggressively with wrestling as he chased Parris relentlessly, snatching a leg and adjusting on the fly for another takedown. Hendrickson secured another takedown and then executed a four point move, putting the match out of reach at 13-2 for a dominant tech fall victory. It was a statement-making performance from Hendrickson,
“I was watching some highlights this morning of a fight that happened yesterday on Netflix,” Hendrickson said. “I’ll tell you what that Jake Paul guy looked like he was shooting more double legs than he was doing boxing. I want to see that man here. “If not him, he loves going for heavyweights but his brother Logan [Paul], if he wants it, I’m right here. Always. Any time. Anywhere. I will be there.”
The co-main event was packed with anticipation, Olympic silver medalist and seasoned UFC title contender Yoel Romero made his much-awaited return to wrestling, stepping onto the mat against Pat Downey. Initially scheduled to clash with Bo Nickal, Romero fought Downey, the powerhouse who previously dismantled UFC middleweight Joaquin Buckley with an impressive display of dominance at RAF 3.
In the co-main event, Yoel Romero turned back the clock with a stunning performance against Pat Downey. Romero started strong, pulling off a slick reversal into a throw that led to a takedown, putting him up 4-0 by the end of the first round. Adding a push out and another takedown, he extended his lead to 6-0 but Romero wasn’t done yet. Downey tried to fight back, but Romero kept the pressure on, controlling every move. Pushing Downey, Romero lifted him and slammed him to the mat. The final score read 12-0, with Romero earning a tech fall over Downey.
“See you soon, boy,” Romero said with plans to face Nickal at RAF 5 in Miami on Jan. 10. “See you in Miami. Remember, Miami is my house. I am waiting for you in Miami. See you soon, boy.”
Hendrickson vs. Parris fight card
Wyatt Hendrickson def. Mason Parris, 13-2, tech fall
Yoel Romero def. Pat Downey, 12-0, tech fall
David Carr def. Belal Muhammad 10-0, tech fall
Kennedy Blades def. Alara Boyd, 10-0 tech fall
Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau def. Dustin Plott, 11-7
Dean Hamiti def. Evan Wick via pin
Parker Keckeisen def. Zahid Valencia, 10-2
Trent Hidlay def. Jacob Cardenas, 5-3
Jason Nolf def. Andy Varela 10-0 tech fall
