Last fight
Win
Steveson vs Sharaf
Sep. 19, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
4
Wins by Knockout
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 42
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 59
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 1
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Portage, United States
Trains at
Jackson Wink MMA Academy - NM
Fighting style
Wrestler
Age
26
Height
71.00
Weight
73.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 11, 2026
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
42.00
- Pro since September 2025, made UFC debut at UFC 329
- 100% finishing rate (4 KOs)
- Four first-round finishes
- 5-time All-American wrestler at the University of Minnesota
- 2-time NCAA D-I Champion (2021 & 2022)
- 2-time Dan Hodge Trophy Winner
- 4-time Big Ten Conference Champion
- 4-time Minnesota High School State Champion in wrestling
- Signed by WWE in 2021
- Tried out for the Buffalo Bills in 2024
- Named “Gable” after wrestling legend Dan Gable
- Trains with former UFC Champion Jon Jones
- Welcomed a baby daughter, Stori, in January
UFC 331 (9/19/26) Steveson was knocked out by Sean Sharaf at :12 of the first round
UFC 329 (7/11/26) Steveson stopped Elisha Ellison via strikes at 2:32 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting because for the glory of winning and to be something special.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot to fight in the UFC. Honored to be apart and win
Who is your favorite fighter and why? My favorite fighters are Jon jones, Cormier, GSP
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My heroes are my family and my support system
What are your current ranks in martial arts? Special accomplishment are Olympic champion and national champion wrestler
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? A cause I would like to be apart of is Animals, dogs and specifically French bulldog care
Beyond a championship and money, what motivates you? Making sure my family has everything motivates me
Did you go to college, if so what degree did you earn? I went to the university of Minnesota with 2 degrees in business and communication
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: Hobbies are fashion, my French bulldog, family, going on the boat, surfing
