Gable Steveson Wins MMA Debut With First Round TKO

Gable Steveson was successful in his MMA debut, stopping Braden Peterson in the first round.

The Olympic Gold Medalist quickly got the fight to the mat and then proceeded to rain down punches on Peterson, who could only cover up. Steveson passed to mount, but opted to simply stand up to deliver ground and pound until the referee jumped in to stop things.

Steveson’s debut fight took place at LFA 217. The event aired on Fight Pass.

Jon Jones was in Steveson’s corner for the fight.

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Gable Steveson, a 2020 Olympic gold medalist, returned to Minnesota in 2024-25 for his final year of college eligibility. He suffered an upset loss to Wyatt Hendrickson in the final match of the season at the NCAA Wrestling National Championships.

Steveson’s resume includes two national championships, two Dan Hodge Trophy wins, and five All-American honors.

He was a training partner for Jon Jones ahead of Jones’ fight against Stipe Miocic.

He was in the WWE system from 2021 to 2024, but he only wrestled one televised match.