Gable Steveson Makes RAF Debut at Exciting RAF 09 Event

Real American Freestyle (RAF) is set to captivate fans tonight, May 30, 2026, as it hosts its ninth event live from the College Park Center at the University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas. Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA Division I Heavyweight champion Gable Steveson will be making his highly anticipated debut, headlining the evening against former UFC Top 15 Heavyweight Alexandr Romanov.

The co-main event features a showdown between notable fighters, with three-time UFC title challenger Colby Covington taking on former UFC Middleweight champion Chris Weidman. This match brings together two accomplished athletes who have transitioned from college wrestling to professional combat sports. Additionally, fans will witness a clash of former UFC champions as Merab Dvalishvili goes head-to-head with Frankie Edgar.

RAF 09 is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET and will be available for streaming exclusively on FOX Nation. As the night unfolds, viewers can look forward to live updates, results, and highlights from the event.

Results and highlights from RAF 09 will include:

• Main Event: 285 lbs: Gable Steveson vs. Alexandr Romanov
• Co-Main Event: Catchweight: Colby Covington vs. Chris Weidman
• Main Card:
• 215 lbs: Kyle Snyder vs. Givi Matcharashvili – championship match
• 155 lbs: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Frankie Edgar
• 145 lbs: Ibragim Ilyasov vs. Real Woods
• 175 lbs: Christopher Minto vs. Jason Nolf
• 190 lbs: Parker Keckeisen vs. Georgios Kougioumtsidis
• 155 lbs: Zain Retherford vs. Antrell Taylor
• 155 lbs: Ridge Lovett vs. Bajrang Punia
• Catchweight: Cameron Guerin vs. Lucia Yepez
• 175 lbs: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mugzy

Stay tuned for the latest updates and insights on all things wrestling throughout the event.