Former and prospective UFC fighters Gable Steveson and Alexander Romanov are scheduled to compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at the RAF09 event on May 30. Steveson holds a 3-0 professional MMA record, while Romanov has fought extensively with a 21-4 overall record and a 7-3 record in the UFC. This bout represents an unusual crossover between MMA and wrestling competition, featuring a decorated amateur wrestler in Steveson against an active UFC heavyweight contender. The matchup offers fans a rare opportunity to see high-level MMA fighters compete in a pure wrestling format.
