Dana White Predicts Steveson UFC Future

UFC President Dana White expressed strong interest in Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson during a recent appearance on The Jim Rome Show, predicting the former WWE wrestler will eventually join the promotion as he builds his mixed martial arts career.

Steveson, who won gold in freestyle wrestling at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, parted ways with WWE in 2024 after a brief stint as a professional wrestler. The 25-year-old has since turned to combat sports, making his MMA debut in September with a first-round knockout victory that lasted just 98 seconds. Competing under the Legacy Fighting Alliance banner, he dominated his opponent with his wrestling prowess, earning immediate praise for his athleticism. Shortly after, Steveson entered professional boxing, securing a knockout win in his debut bout at Dirty Boxing Championship 4 in under 15 seconds, further showcasing his striking power.

White, who has overseen numerous high-profile crossovers from wrestling to MMA, highlighted Steveson's potential during the radio interview. "Yeah, it's interesting," White said. "When somebody that's a physical freak, an incredible athlete, and a guy who has competed at the highest level, and then...