Gable Steveson Debuts Against Alexandr Romanov at RAF 9 Ahead of UFC 329 on July 11
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Updated · MMA Fighting · May 31
Gable Steveson Debuts Against Alexandr Romanov at RAF 9 Ahead of UFC 329 on July 11
7 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · May 31
Arlington, Texas hosted Gable Steveson’s RAF debut Saturday, with the Olympic gold medalist headlining RAF 9 against MMA veteran Alexandr Romanov in a heavyweight main event.
July 11 is already on Steveson’s calendar for UFC 329, where he is set to face Elisha Ellison, making RAF 9 a key tune-up before his planned UFC appearance.
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