Who is the Olympic champion and Jon Jones' pupil who will debut at UFC 329

Olympic champion Gable Steveson, a pupil of Jon Jones, will make his long-awaited debut at UFC 329 this Saturday (11), in Las Vegas, United States. The wrestling phenomenon will face Elisha Ellison in a fight in the heavyweight category (up to 120 kg), as part of the event's preliminary card.

Considered one of the greatest wrestling talents of his generation, 26-year-old Steveson arrives on the biggest stage in world MMA after just three professional fights. His entry into Ultimate comes at an event that will mark Conor McGregor's return to the Octagon.

Gable Steveson won Olympic gold in wrestling at the Tokyo 2020 Games. He aims to replicate the trajectory of Henry Cejudo, another gold medalist who, after winning the Olympics, became champion of the MMA organization.

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Successful career in wrestling
Prior to his transition to MMA, Steveson accumulated an impressive track record in wrestling. In high school, he recorded 210 wins and just three losses, securing three world school titles.

At the University of Minnesota, the athlete won two NCAA national titles, four Big Ten Conference titles and two Dan Hodge Trophies. He was the first heavyweight to win this award more than once.

In the Tokyo Olympic final, Steveson reversed the score in the final seconds against Georgian Geno Petriashvili, becoming the first US super heavyweight to win gold since 1992.

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From pupil to future champion, according to Jon Jones
In addition to his wrestling prowess, Gable Steveson has the valuable mentorship of Jon Jones, former UFC champion. Jones has great expectations about his pupil's future in the sport.

"It's not a matter of if he can, it's a matter of when. I've had a lot of great teammates over the years, but I've always said that if I was ever going to be a coach, I would have to be a wrestler who is completely committed to success. I've found my guy and I'm excited to add 'world champion coach' to my resume," said Jon Jones.

Undefeated in MMA
Gable Steveson's professional MMA career began in September 2025. Since then, he has remained undefeated, with three wins in three fights. All of his victories have been by knockout or technical knockout in the first round.

UFC 329 will take place on Saturday, July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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