Overview
- Steveson stopped Kevin Hein with a quick left hand in the APFC 21 main event at Isleta Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- The finish came 24 seconds into Round 1 as Steveson dipped for a level change and landed the knockout blow before following through on a takedown.
- He improves to 2-0 in MMA with two first-round knockouts, adding to a separate 15-second KO at Dirty Boxing that does not count on his official record.
- Post-fight, Steveson referenced UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard, who was expected to scout him but was returning from UFC Qatar, underscoring ongoing UFC interest without a signed deal.
- The 25-year-old Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA champion is training under Jon Jones and has been showcasing his transition across LFA, Dirty Boxing, and Anthony Pettis’ regional promotion.