It’s lastly occurring. Jon Jones‘ protege, Gable Steveson, has signed with the UFC and can make his debut at UFC 329 on Worldwide Combat Week in July.
UFC 329 takes place on the T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026. On the identical evening, the corporate’s greatest draw, Conor McGregor, is rumored to make his much-anticipated return.
Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, has had a top-notch MMA career to this point.
The 25-year-old has had 3 skilled MMA outings up to now, and he has received each combat in Spherical 1 by knockout. His final bout was in Feb 2026 underneath the MFL banner, the place he dismantled Hugo Lezama.
Gable Steveson makes his UFC debut in July
Earlier tonight, throughout the UFC 327 broadcast, it was introduced that Gable Steveson has signed with the UFC and can make his debut in July. Nevertheless, no opponent has been introduced for the undefeated knockout artist.
In the meantime, on the post-fight press convention, Dana White opined that there aren’t any simple fights for Gable Steveson within the UFC heavyweight division, and the promotion has not determined who he’ll tackle in his debut.
“I feel you get him within the UFC. All people has these UFC jitters once they first get right here. We give him a combat that… Let’s see how he [Gable Steveson] does. No [opponent for him yet].”
Try Dana White’s feedback about Gable Steveson beneath:
Steveson and Jon Jones have been in attendance at UFC 327 when the previous’s signing was introduced. Try their reactions beneath:
The UFC heavyweight division is experiencing a renaissance. The slugfest between Josh Hokit and Curtis Blaydes earlier tonight goes down as the most effective fights in current reminiscence. Additionally, Alex Pereira is shifting up in weight, and now Gable Steveson is about to make his debut in a number of months.
