Overview
- White responded to Joe Rogan’s claim that Steveson is already a top-five UFC heavyweight by saying, “You don’t know until we find out,” emphasizing he must fight UFC-level opponents first.
- Steveson is 2-0 as a professional with a knockout in his LFA debut and a 24-second finish at an Anthony Pettis FC event.
- Training under former UFC champion Jon Jones, Steveson has drawn heavy media attention that includes bold predictions of rapid title contention.
- Reports indicate the UFC has proposed evaluating him via Dana White’s Contender Series, a route he has so far declined.
- No UFC debut has been announced, and officials say the promotion will keep monitoring his progress before making any commitments.