Olympic champion Gable Steveson signs with UFC, debut set for July 12

Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson has officially signed a contract with the UFC. The heavyweight prospect is scheduled to make his promotional debut on July 12. Steveson won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in freestyle wrestling and has been pursued by UFC for some time. The signing represents a major acquisition for the UFC's heavyweight division. Details about his opponent or the specific event for his debut were not provided in the announcement.