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Joe Rogan’s On-Air Warning to Dana White Intensifies Push to Sign Gable Steveson

His endorsement underscores worries about heavyweight depth, elevating expectations for the Olympic champion’s UFC entry.

Overview

  • On The Joe Rogan Experience with Gable Steveson, Rogan said he texted Dana White “Everyone’s f—ked,” pointing to Steveson’s rare speed combined with elite wrestling.
  • Rogan called the heavyweight field “so shallow,” citing Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane, Jon Jones and possibly Francis Ngannou as the only championship-caliber hurdles.
  • Steveson, 25, has two MMA knockouts and one Dirty Boxing knockout in under three total minutes, including a 25-second finish at Anthony Pettis FC.
  • UFC interest has been reported but no deal is announced, with media noting matchmaker Mick Maynard attended Steveson’s DBX 4 performance.
  • Steveson said his ideal 2026 path is to sign after one or two more bouts and debut on the June 14 White House card in Washington, D.C.