Top heavyweight MMA prospect inks multi-match deal with RAF

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson signed a multi-match deal with Real American Freestyle, signaling expanded competition between MMA bouts. His first appearance is scheduled for RAF 9 in Dallas on May 30, according to Yahoo! Sports. The 25-year-old heavyweight prospect, Gable Steveson, is 3-0 in MMA, finishing all opponents in the first round, and has trained with Jon Jones. An opponent for his debut was not announced. RAF noted a potential rematch with Wyatt Henrickson, who defeated Steveson for the 2025 NCAA national championship, could come later; Hendrickson is the RAF heavyweight champion. RAF has featured MMA names including Arman Tsarukyan, Colby Covington, Henry Cejudo, and Michael Chandler. CEO Chad Bronstein described the signing as a defining moment for the organization.