Gable Steveson Remains Undefeated In MMA With TKO Victory
Gable Steveson moved to 3-0 in his MMA career, scoring a TKO victory over Hugo Lezama in the main event of MFL 3.
Steveson survived a wheel kick to the head, remaining on his feet, but otherwise dominated the fight. The finish saw Steveson finish off Lezama, who entered the fight with a 11-3 record, with ground and pound from the mount position.
“I feel great,” Steveson said about the win. “A lot of things to get better on, but I’m getting better each day. Tough fight, a guy who didn’t give up. A great competitor, I’m glad he stepped in.”
Another dominant showing by Gable Steveson, he at least had to work a little for this one. Hugo Lezama's wheel kick was the only real adversity he faced. Steveson moves to 3-0. #MFL3 pic.twitter.com/5A3V1soqRF
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) February 20, 2026
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, and has continued to train with Jones and Greg Jackson.
He was in the WWE system from 2021 to 2024, but he only wrestled one televised match.
