Overview

• Steveson scored a single-leg takedown about 15 seconds into the fight and finished with ground-and-pound for a Round 1 stoppage at 1:38.
• Jon Jones worked Steveson’s corner in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and lauded his athleticism and commitment under coaches Greg Jackson and Brandon Gibson.
• Opponent Braden Peterson, 37, entered as a sizable underdog, was booed by the crowd, and fell to 1-1 after the co-main event loss.
• The 25-year-old brings an elite résumé that includes 2020 Olympic gold and two NCAA titles, following brief stints with WWE and the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and a return to college wrestling.
• Outlets note the dominant LFA debut positions Steveson as a notable heavyweight prospect who may draw UFC interest, with caveats about the debut matchmaking.