Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Steveson Makes MMA Debut Minnesota

Gable Steveson, the Olympic gold medalist and accomplished collegiate wrestler, is set to make his professional MMA debut on September 12, 2025, at LFA 217 in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Steveson, who has a decorated wrestling background including NCAA titles and a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, will face Braden Peterson in the co-main event of the card. After a career that included wrestling for the University of Minnesota, a stint in WWE, and a brief attempt in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, Steveson is now fully focused on MMA, training with top fighters and joining the heavyweight division. The Legacy Fighting Alliance CEO highlighted Steveson's debut as a historic moment, pairing it with a bantamweight title contender bout to create an exciting event. While the exact timeline of Steveson's potential UFC debut remains unknown, his wrestling pedigree and star power are expected to bring significant attention to the sport. This transition marks a major move for Steveson, who aims to leverage his diverse sports background and fanbase as he embarks on his MMA career.