Overview
- Laura Sanko said Gable Steveson “could have a very big year” and likened his mainstream pull to Brock Lesnar’s, emphasizing the UFC heavyweight division’s need for new stars.
- Steveson is 2-0 as a professional with two knockout wins, debuting with a first-round finish at LFA 217 and following with a 15-second KO at Dirty Boxing.
- UFC CEO Dana White has said Steveson is on the promotion’s radar, yet no signing has been announced.
- Joe Rogan has publicly urged the UFC to bring Steveson in, texting Dana White footage of the 15-second knockout and suggesting he could already compete with top-five heavyweights.
- Daniel Cormier voiced optimism about Steveson’s long-term ceiling but cautioned that Jon Jones’ role as coach could complicate development if not balanced with other voices.