Former and future UFC fighters Gable Steveson and Alexander Romanov will compete against each other in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF09 on May 30. Steveson holds a 3-0 MMA record, while Romanov has competed extensively with a 21-4 overall record including a 7-3 stint in the UFC. The matchup represents an interesting crossover between MMA and wrestling, with both athletes returning to pure grappling competition. Romanov is described as a former UFC fighter, suggesting he has left the promotion, while Steveson is labeled as a future UFC fighter, indicating plans to join the organization. The bout gives fans a chance to see these heavyweights compete in the wrestling format that forms the base of their fighting styles.
