Gable Steveson has booked his subsequent MMA bout as he continues constructing momentum forward of a possible transfer to the UFC in 2026.
After making his skilled MMA debut with a blistering first-round knockout of Braden Peterson at LFA 217 in September, Steveson shortly emerged as one of the crucial intriguing newcomers.
The 2020 Olympic freestyle wrestling gold medalist has since dedicated totally to blended martial arts and is seen as a number one heavyweight prospect for 2026, with many believing he might carve out a strong UFC career if signed.
After a speedy and extremely profitable run throughout a number of promotions in 2025, Steveson has firmly caught the attention of UFC CEO Dana White, who has publicly acknowledged interest in bringing the 25-year-old Indiana native into the group, with one other alternative to judge him earlier than any remaining determination is made.
Gable Steveson Set To Combat Hugo Lezama Mexico Combat League 3
On Sunday, the promotion introduced that Gable Steveson is scheduled to sq. off towards Hugo Lezama at Mexico Combat League 3 on Feb. 19 at ShowCenter in Monterrey, Mexico.
Steveson most lately competed at Anthony Pettis FC 21 in November, the place he scored a first-round knockout of Kevin Hein to enhance his skilled MMA file to 2-0.
Previous to that, he stepped into the hybrid fight sports activities promotion Dirty Boxing at DBX 4 in October, delivering a speedy 15-second knockout of Billy Swanson.
In the meantime, Lezama figures to be probably the most skilled opponent Steveson has confronted thus far, carrying an 11-3 professional record with 9 victories coming by stoppage. “Pandemonium” was final seen in motion at Video games of the Future 2025 in December, the place he suffered a unanimous determination loss to Shamil Ismailov.
