Gable Steveson hints he is close to UFC signing
UFC It appears only a matter of time now.
Stevenson (3-0) has clearly expressed curiosity in a future with the UFC ever since he transitioned to MMA. The former five-time NCAA champion and Olympic gold medalist not too long ago hinted that he is close to signing with the UFC. While Stevenson has signed with Real American Freestyle, he emphasizes that MMA stays his precedence. While Stevenson did not point out the UFC explicitly, he promised excellent news “any day now.” Considering the hype behind Stevenson and the continued chatter a couple of UFC signing, his latest feedback most certainly trace on the identical.
“I got a couple of matches with RAF. I told everybody I’m a full-time mixed martial artist and I would love to keep doing that,” Steveson told The Schmo . “But I got good news – any day now.”
Steveson is scheduled to make his RAF debut on May 30 in Dallas, Texas, in opposition to an opponent to be determined. While an RAF title could be important for Steveson, the 25-year-old clarifies {that a} UFC title is of utmost significance to him.
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“[The RAF belt] would mean a lot. But the UFC belt is the biggest thing for me,” he said. “So I’m doing RAF to show people that I can still wrestle, that I’m still great at wrestling, show people that I’m one of the best heavyweights of all time. But the UFC title is more important to me.”
Steveson has been coaching with the legendary John Joneswho guarantees to put the whole lot behind his prodigy. Steveson has completed all three of his MMA fights within the first spherical thus far, additionally scoring a first-round knockout win at Dirty Boxing. Steveson believes he is prepared for the UFC.
“I think I’m ready,” Steveson mentioned. “I like to keep it short and simple, though. I like to keep it just real humble and try the best I can. I think I’m ready.”
