It was announced during the UFC 327 main card that Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson has officially signed with the UFC.
He is expected to make his promotional debut at UFC 329 during International Fight Week on July 11 in Las Vegas. Now we know who the opponent is, Elisha Ellison coming off a loss in his own UFC debut. We also know that Conor McGregor’s return will be the main event of UFC 329. Check out our everything you need to know guide for all things International Fight Week.
Debuting on the Biggest Stage
Steveson enters the UFC with significant hype. His decorated wrestling background, highlighted by Olympic gold and multiple NCAA titles, and training alongside Jon Jones, has made him one of the most anticipated prospects in recent memory.
He holds a 3-0 professional MMA record and has been openly campaigning for this opportunity. Despite being early in his career, he’s already a massive name and could inject new life into the heavyweight division.
What makes this debut particularly notable is the stage. International Fight Week is one of the UFC’s biggest annual events. The UFC placing Steveson on that card signals immediate belief in his star potential.
Regardless, the message is clear. The UFC is fully invested in Gable Steveson. After his Dirty Boxing fight, we allueded to Steveson havig a discussion with UFC Matchmaker Mick Maynard and the path being laid out.
Regardless, the message is clear, the UFC is fully invested in Gable Steveson.
After his Dirty Boxing fight, we alluded to a conversation between Steveson and UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard happening. That’s when the path to the UFC was laid out. With the announcement, it appears both sides have now held up their end of the deal.
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