Overview
- Gable Steveson remains unsigned but is drawing intense interest after two viral knockout wins to start his MMA career.
- Daniel Cormier told The Ariel Helwani Show that Steveson can be a future champion but warned Jon Jones’ direct coaching could slow his development unless other coaches lead.
- Laura Sanko likened Steveson’s mainstream appeal to Brock Lesnar and said he could have a big year in the UFC despite not having a contract.
- Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, debuted with a first-round KO at LFA 217 and followed with a 15-second finish in Jon Jones’ Dirty Boxing promotion.
- Dana White has Steveson on the UFC’s radar, and Joe Rogan pushed his case by texting White a highlight of the latest knockout, while Jones has publicly promised Steveson a future title.