Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson has officially signed with the UFC. The promotion announced the signing during a live broadcast. Steveson's debut is scheduled for July 12, 2026. The 25-year-old Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling has already competed in three MMA fights, winning all by KO/TKO in the first round. He trains at Jackson Wink MMA under the guidance of Jon Jones.
Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson has officially joined the UFC, with the promotion announcing the signing live on air. The 25-year-old is scheduled to make his UFC debut on July 12, 2026.
Steveson arrives in the UFC as one of the most decorated combat sports prospects in recent memory. A freestyle wrestling gold medalist at the Olympic Games, he has carried that pedigree directly into MMA with a perfect three-fight record, all three victories coming by way of knockout or technical knockout in the first round. He trains at Jackson Wink MMA under the guidance of Jon Jones, one of the most accomplished fighters in the history of the sport.
Why it matters
- Steveson's elite wrestling base and three first-round finishes signal immediate heavyweight division relevance.
- A July 12 debut gives the UFC a marquee promotional asset heading into the summer schedule.
- Training under Jon Jones at Jackson Wink places Steveson inside one of the sport's highest-profile camps, raising expectations from day one.
