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Gable Steveson Flattens Billy Swanson in 15 Seconds to Cap DBX 4 in Nashville

The Olympic champion used Dirty Boxing’s stand-up rules to showcase his striking after a quick MMA debut.

Overview

  • Steveson vs. Swanson headlined Dirty Boxing 4 on Oct. 30 at The Pinnacle in Nashville, which streamed free on DBX’s YouTube channel.
  • Steveson ended the fight in 15 seconds after hurting Swanson with an early combination, dropping him with uppercuts, and finishing with follow-up strikes.
  • He celebrated in the crowd with coach Jon Jones immediately after the stoppage.
  • DBX’s format bans takedowns and penalizes clinch stalling, providing a venue for Steveson to address questions about his stand-up.
  • Billy Swanson brought experience from Bellator, PFL, and BKFC but entered the bout without a victory in over four years.