During a recent interaction with the 21-year-old freestyle wrestler on Instagram, Jon Jones invited Steveson to Jackson Wink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In response, Steveson promptly accepted the offer to roll with the former UFC champion at his renowned gym.
Gable Steveson clinched gold in the men’s 125kg freestyle wrestling at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The reigning NCAA Division 1 champion secured the massive feat after defeating Georgia’s Geno Petriashvili following a last-second two-point takedown.
What is next for Gable Steveson?
After conquering the helm of freestyle wrestling, Steveson wants to dip his toes into MMA next. The University of Minnesota varsity wrestler recently sent out a waving hand emoji to UFC president Dana White via Twitter:
He told MMA Fighting that he wishes to claim the moniker of the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ next, hinting at the heavyweight division of the UFC, currently ruled by Cameroon native Francis Ngannou.
Gable Steveson’s MMA venture heavily relies on the monetary compensation that the UFC will offer to the 21-year-old. The gold-medalist is reportedly also in talks with WWE for a possible professional wrestling stint. He is also looking forward to competing at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
The wrestling ace is expecting a call from UFC president Dana White regarding contract negotiations soon.
Do you think Gable Steveson will shine under the bright lights of the octagon, or will the wrestling prodigy move to pro-wrestling? Sound off in the comments!
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