Steveson vs Romanov to headline RAF09 with Covington-Weidman also scheduled

The wrestling match between Gable Steveson and Alexander Romanov will headline the RAF09 event in Dallas on May 30. In addition to the main event, the card will feature a bout between Colby Covington and Chris Weidman. The announcement was made by Real American Freestyle, the organization hosting the event. This card brings together multiple notable names from the MMA world competing in what appears to be a wrestling-focused event. The inclusion of both the Steveson-Romanov wrestling match and the Covington-Weidman bout suggests a hybrid card format.