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Gable Steveson Signs with UFC, Set to Make Debut in July
The Olympic wrestling champion is 3-0 in MMA and has won all three fights by first-round knockout.
- On Saturday, UFC officials announced during the UFC 327 broadcast that Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson signed with the promotion. The 25-year-old will make his debut at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
- Steveson brings an undefeated 3-0 MMA record and won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in the 125-kilogram division. The heavyweight currently trains alongside MMA legend Jon Jones at their shared facility.
- Before transitioning to mixed martial arts, the athlete competed for WWE and the NFL's Buffalo Bills. He was released from his WWE contract in May 2024, later saying he "wasn't giving 100 percent" during that tenure.
- International Fight Week in Las Vegas from July 9 through July 12 will host his debut. UFC CEO Dana White and Conor McGregor have both hinted at the star's potential return during the same event.
- Former UFC star Ben Askren previously suggested Steveson could become a champion within 18 months. Steveson's opponent for the July card remains undisclosed as of Saturday's announcement.
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The Independent (US)UFC signs Olympic gold-medallist Gable Steveson with debut fight confirmed
Steveson was unveiled to the fans in Miami at UFC 327
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