In this exclusive Raheam Forest LFA 219 interview, the Memphis-born welterweight explains how he channels “calculated chaos” ahead of his co-main-event clash in Clarksville, Tennessee. When Raheam “Rambo” Forest walks into the cage at LFA 219 on October 10, 2025, he’s not just fighting to win—he’s proving a point. The 29-year-old has built his reputation on violence done with purpose, a style that fuses aggression and intelligence in equal parts.
Raheam Forest holds an 8-3 record with five knockouts and a quiet confidence born from experience. Competing close to home means extra eyes, extra pressure—and extra energy.
“I’ve got real people who believe in me and travel across states to see me fight,” he said. “Having one close to home is clutch.”
Raheam Forest’s Mission: Seek and Destroy—But Intelligently
Forest’s nickname, “Rambo,” implies chaos, but his approach is cold-blooded precision.
“Seek and destroy, but intelligently,” he told MMA Sucka. “A lot of people lose all intelligence when they see someone’s hurt. That’s when they’re most dangerous. I keep it calculated—and gruesome.”
That mindset was forged through years at Memphis Judo & Jiu-Jitsu, where high-level training partners push him to refine every weapon.
“Knowing when to pace yourself but still stay aggressive—that’s man’s work,” he said. “You need partners who won’t let you easily establish dominance. They make you find your balance.”
Raheam Forest’s DWCS Lesson
Raheam Forest’s mental toughness was tested on Dana White’s Contender Series, where he had to fight his friend and teammate Danny Barlow. The matchup left emotional scars but gave him perspective.
“That was my toughest moment,” Raheam Forest admitted. “I went in thinking how messed up it was fighting my guy. It taught me to fight through emotion and still perform.”
Since that night, Forest has embraced every opportunity with fresh focus. The Contender Series loss didn’t break him—it hardened his intent. Each regional fight since has been another step in the climb back to the big stage. As he told MMA Sucka, every bout now feels like a test of patience and precision as much as power.
Raheam Forest vs Martin Camilo at LFA 219
LFA 219: Thomson vs Islomboev airs live on UFC Fight Pass, featuring prospects hungry to break through. Forest’s clash with Martin “Uruguai” Camilo (7-2-1) matches explosive athleticism against relentless pressure. Camilo’s crisp boxing and gas tank make him dangerous, but Forest welcomes that kind of storm.
“Every win as a pro is a stepping stone,” Forest said. “My last LFA fight was a prelim KO, and they said I might’ve just punched my way to the main card. Well, here I am ready to show the world—and myself.”
A decisive win could push Forest into title contention or even a UFC look. More importantly, it would validate years of grinding in smaller shows and chasing the same dream that drives every fighter on the LFA roster.
Calculated Chaos in Motion
Forest’s calm ferocity embodies what makes the Legacy Fighting Alliance special: fighters on the cusp, fighting for recognition rather than contracts. He’s learned to channel pressure into precision and emotion into endurance.
“Calculated chaos” isn’t just his style—it’s his way of navigating a career built on setbacks and small victories. Every camp, every weight cut, every silent morning run in Memphis feeds the same mission: control the chaos before it controls you.
As fight night approaches, Forest appears centered and sharp, the kind of fighter who treats calm as a weapon. For him, the noise of the crowd and the lights of the broadcast are secondary to what happens in those first few seconds after the bell. That’s when instinct takes over, and the chaos begins to make sense.
Event Details
📍 LFA 219 – Thomson vs Islomboev
📅 October 10, 2025 | Clarksville, Tennessee
🎥 Streaming Live on UFC Fight Pass
🏆 Co-Main Event: Raheam Forest (8-3) vs Martin Camilo (7-2-1)
