Ex-WWE Star Gable Steveson Moves To 3-0 In MMA With TKO Win After Surviving Early Scare

Gable Steveson continues to build momentum outside of WWE, picking up another win in his growing MMA career.

The former WWE talent improved to 3-0 with a TKO victory over Hugo Lezama in the main event of MFL 3. While the fight had a brief moment of danger early on, Steveson quickly took control and never looked back.

Lezama, who entered the bout with an 11-3 record, connected with a wheel kick to Steveson’s head, but it wasn’t enough to slow him down. Steveson stayed on his feet, weathered the shot, and went on to dominate the rest of the fight. The finish came with ground-and-pound from the mount, forcing the stoppage. After the win, Steveson made it clear he’s still evolving despite the dominant result.

“I feel great. A lot of things to get better on, but I’m getting better each day. Tough fight, a guy who didn’t give up. A great competitor, I’m glad he stepped in.”

The victory adds another chapter to Steveson’s athletic career, which has already included major accomplishments in amateur wrestling. The 2020 Olympic gold medalist returned to Minnesota for the 2024–2025 season, where he suffered a surprising loss to Wyatt Hendrickson in the NCAA National Championship finals.

Even with that setback, his resume remains stacked, including two NCAA national championships, two Dan Hodge Trophy wins, and five All-American honors. Steveson has also been sharpening his MMA skills alongside top-tier talent, working as a training partner for Jon Jones ahead of his fight with Stipe Miocic, and continuing to train with Jones and coach Greg Jackson.

His WWE run from 2021 to 2024 never fully materialized, with just one televised match, but his transition into MMA is clearly gaining traction with each outing.

Now sitting at 3-0, Steveson is starting to show real promise in a new arena — and performances like this suggest he’s only getting started.

Do you think Gable Steveson has what it takes to become a serious contender in MMA, or is his wrestling background carrying him early? Let us know your thoughts.