Helen Maroulis vs. Samantha Stewart: Flyweight World Title Fight at RAF02

Olympic icon Helen Maroulis faces Canada’s Samantha Stewart for the vacant Flyweight World Title at RAF02. A battle of legacy vs. hunger, just one month after Maroulis’ 11th World medal—streaming October 25 on FOX Nation.

No woman in American wrestling history has accomplished more than Helen Maroulis.

Olympic champion. Eleven-time World medalist. And now, just weeks after winning her latest World title, she returns to competition—chasing a new crown in a new league.

At RAF02, Maroulis will face Canadian standout Samantha Stewart for the vacant Flyweight World Title in a bout that blends legacy, momentum and international pedigree.

Helen Maroulis: The Standard

When Helen Maroulis became the first American woman to win Olympic wrestling gold in 2016, she didn’t just make history—she changed the trajectory of the sport.

Since then, she’s only added to her legacy. Two Olympic medals. Five World finals. Eleven total medals on the global stage. Her style has evolved, her tactics have sharpened, and her composure remains unmatched.

Just last month, Maroulis won the 2025 World Championship, proving once again that at 33, she’s still the one to beat. Her technique is clinical. Her transitions are masterful. Her mat awareness is next-level.

And now she’s stepping into Real American Freestyle.The RAF Flyweight belt is on the line. Maroulis is coming to take it.

Samantha Stewart: Canada’s Quiet Killer

Samantha Stewart may not carry the same global name recognition—but make no mistake, she’s no easy out.

A former University World finalist and senior-level World bronze medalist, Stewart has been Canada’s go-to at the lighter weights for the last several years. She brings grit, balance and just enough funk to break rhythm when opponents try to control the tempo.

Technically sound and mentally tough, Stewart thrives in extended exchanges and has a knack for making matches ugly—in the best way possible. She’ll press in ties, look for front headlocks and work until the whistle. She’s not walking into Rec Hall to play defense. She’s coming to shock the system.

The Matchup: Legend vs. Spoiler

Maroulis will look to control position, slow the pace and capitalize on every window. Her setups are clean. Her finishes are efficient. She doesn’t need chaos—she punishes it.

Stewart will need to test that rhythm. She’s stronger than she looks, and if she can pull Maroulis into heavy ties or grind down the pace early, she could turn this into a war of attrition. Her best chance is to break the pattern—scramble, frustrate, reset, and force the legend into second efforts.