The UFC heavyweight division has lacked constant star energy lately, with uncertainty surrounding its greatest names.
Efforts to guide a title unification bout between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones stalled the division, earlier than Jones introduced his retirement final 12 months, leaving it in a tough place.
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However, with Alex Pereira shifting up in weight and new expertise arriving, there are signs the panorama might quickly shift in a extra constructive course.
UFC signs Gable Steveson with July debut anticipated
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During the UFC 327 broadcast, the promotion confirmed it has signed Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medallist, to bolster its heavyweight ranks.
He is predicted to make his debut throughout International Fight Week in July, marking a fast rise to the organisation after solely not too long ago coming into combined martial arts.
The 25-year-old gained Olympic gold in freestyle wrestling in 2021 and transitioned to MMA in September 2025, rapidly attracting consideration.
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He has additionally been coaching beneath Jones, including additional intrigue to his growth as he prepares to check himself on the highest stage.
Knockout wins spotlight fast rise forward of UFC debut
Despite Steveson’s wrestling background, his early MMA file factors to ending potential.
He has fought 3 times and secured all victories by KO or TKO within the first spherical.
Just final week, he hinted at a UFC transfer whereas talking to The Schmo, and that transition has now been confirmed.
Steveson ought to put together to face a big step up in competitors after combating for LFA, Anthony Pettis FC and MFL.
Time will now inform if he’ll justify the large prospect standing he carries since shifting to the cage.
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