Olympic gold medalist wrestler Gable Steveson has officially signed with the UFC, as announced during a live broadcast. The 25-year-old 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 already secured three victories, all by knockout or TKO in the first round. He trains at Jackson Wink MMA under the mentorship of Jon Jones.
Olympic gold medalist and decorated amateur wrestler Gable Steveson has officially signed with the UFC, with the organization confirming the deal during a live broadcast. The 25-year-old is scheduled to make his promotional debut at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, part of International Fight Week.
Steveson arrives in the UFC with considerable momentum after transitioning to MMA last year. He has compiled a perfect three-fight record, finishing all three opponents by knockout or TKO inside the first round. That kind of early-career dominance, built on elite wrestling credentials that include Olympic gold, has made his arrival one of the more anticipated debuts in recent memory.
Steveson trains out of Jackson Wink MMA, one of the sport's most established camps, under the mentorship of heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Jones, 38, carries a 28-1-0 professional record and is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. The six-foot-four, 193-centimeter champion possesses an 84-inch reach and lands 4.38 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy, offering Steveson a world-class example to learn from on a daily basis.
Why it matters
- Steveson's Olympic pedigree and three first-round finishes signal an immediate threat in the heavyweight division
- Training alongside Jon Jones at Jackson Wink gives him elite mentorship at the highest level of the sport
- A July 11 debut during International Fight Week places him on one of the UFC's highest-profile annual cards, maximizing visibility for his promotional introduction
