Gable Steveson has officially signed with the UFC, with the announcement made during the live UFC 327 broadcast. The 25-year-old Olympic wrestling champion will make his promotional debut on July 11 at UFC 329 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 guidance and mentorship of Jon Jones. His wrestling pedigree and early MMA success make him one of the most highly anticipated UFC newcomers.
Gable Steveson officially joined the UFC roster when his signing was announced live during the UFC 327 broadcast on April 12, with the promotion confirming he will make his octagon debut on July 11 at UFC 329 in Las Vegas during International Fight Week.
Steveson, 25, arrives in the UFC as one of the most decorated amateur wrestling prospects to transition into professional MMA in recent memory. The Olympic wrestling champion turned to mixed martial arts last year and has moved through his early competition quickly, posting three wins — all by knockout or TKO inside the first round. His professional record and rapid finishing rate have generated significant buzz around his potential ceiling at the highest level of the sport.
Training alongside him at Jackson Wink MMA is Jon Jones, the former two-division champion who serves as a mentor to the young heavyweight prospect. Jones, now 38, holds a professional record of 28-1-0 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in the sport's history. Standing six-foot-four with an 84-inch reach, Jones has built his career on a complete skill set that includes 4.38 significant strikes landed per minute at 58 percent accuracy, complemented by 1.89 takedowns per 15 minutes. His influence on Steveson's development figures to be a considerable asset as the younger man makes the jump to UFC competition.
Why it matters
- Steveson's Olympic wrestling pedigree makes him one of the most athletically credentialed UFC newcomers in years
- A July 11 debut at UFC 329 during International Fight Week places him on one of the sport's highest-profile annual cards
- His three first-round finishes suggest his striking has developed rapidly alongside his elite grappling base
- The Jones mentorship at Jackson Wink adds a high-profile training narrative to his early UFC story
