The UFC has officially announced the signing of Gable Steveson during a live broadcast. The 25-year-old Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling will make his promotional debut at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas during International Fight Week. Steveson transitioned to MMA last year and has compiled a 3-0 record with all three victories coming by KO/TKO in the first round. He trains at Jackson Wink MMA under the guidance and mentorship of Jon Jones.
The UFC officially announced the signing of Gable Steveson during a live broadcast, with the decorated wrestler set to make his promotional debut at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas during International Fight Week.
Steveson, 25, arrives in the UFC carrying one of the most accomplished amateur wrestling pedigrees in the sport's history, having won Olympic gold in freestyle wrestling. He transitioned to MMA last year and has moved through his early competition swiftly, building a 3-0 record with all three victories coming by KO/TKO in the first round. His development has taken place at Jackson Wink MMA in Albuquerque, where he trains under the mentorship of Jon Jones.
Jones, 38, needs little introduction as one of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history. The six-foot-four, 193 cm heavyweight carries an orthodox stance, an 84-inch reach of 213 cm, and a professional record of 28-1-0. His influence as a mentor gives Steveson direct access to championship-level experience and elite training partners at one of the most respected gyms in mixed martial arts.
Why it matters
- Steveson's Olympic wrestling pedigree and first-round finishing rate give him immediate buzz as one of the most anticipated UFC debuts in recent memory
- Training under Jones at Jackson Wink positions Steveson within a proven system for developing elite MMA competitors
- His debut at UFC 329 during International Fight Week places him on one of the calendar's highest-profile cards, raising the stakes for his first octagon appearance
- The signing adds a dynamic young prospect to the heavyweight division, which continues to draw significant attention across the sport
