Alexandr Romanov vs. Mason Parris: Heavyweight Collision with Crossover Power

UFC veteran Alexandr Romanov makes his RAF debut against NCAA champ Mason Parris in a heavyweight showdown packed with power, pedigree, and crossover energy.

A UFC bruiser from Moldova taking on an American freight train from Indiana. And it might be the hardest-hitting match on the RAF02 card.

When Alexandr Romanov and Mason Parris step onto the mat October 25 in State College, the room won’t just get louder—it’ll tilt under the weight.

Romanov Comes to Throw

There’s nothing polite about Alexandr Romanov.

A former Moldovan national champion, Greco specialist, and rising UFC Top 15 heavyweight, Romanov made a name for himself in MMA by rag-dolling grown men inside the Octagon with suplexes, trips, and violent top control. His game is unorthodox. His instincts are nasty. His finishing rate speaks for itself.

But underneath the chaos is a legit freestyle pedigree—and he’s bringing it back out for RAF.

Romanov isn’t coming to point-spar. He’s coming to break posture, close space, and flip someone on their head.

And if Mason Parris isn’t sharp? That cage experience could come storming through the whistle.

Mason Parris Doesn’t Blink

But then again, Mason Parris isn’t exactly easy to move.

2023 NCAA Heavyweight Champion. Hodge Trophy winner. Undefeated his senior season at Michigan. A 3x Indiana state champ with over 200 wins before he even turned 19.

Parris isn’t just strong—he’s explosive. He doesn’t wait, he fires. And when he goes, it’s usually for six points or a ride on your back.

He briefly flirted with the NFL—signing with the Chargers practice squad before returning to the mat—and now he’s full-speed on a path toward international gold, Olympic glory, and dominance in the pro ranks.

The question isn’t whether Parris is elite. It’s whether a summer away from competition left any dust on the tires.

Because Romanov isn’t going to give him long to find a rhythm.

What This Match Actually Is

It’s the moment where MMA meets NCAA, and both guys want to make it hurt.

Romanov will bring upper body ties, trips, and unpredictable attacks. Parris will need to stay in motion, use his feet, and test Romanov’s wrestling IQ in the open.

Watch front head. Watch re-attacks. Watch what happens when two men over 240 pounds both think they’re the one doing the launching.

And don’t blink. This one could end fast.

Watch it all go down live on October 25. Stream RAF02 exclusively on FOX Nation.