"Gable Steveson took less than a minute to land his first takedown as a professional mixed martial artist. It didn't take much more than that for him to pick up his first win. All part of the Olympic gold medalist wrestler's debut at LFA 217 on Friday. Against an out-matched, 37-year old Braden Peterson, Steveson avoided an early knee, landed a takedown off a kick, and quickly connected with a smashing elbow - a sign of what was to come."
"Steveson's MMA ceiling remains to be seen, shallow division or not. He got off to a good start on Friday however, and could land on the Contender Series (or straight to the UFC) within a couple of years should all go well for the 25-year old. Official Result: Gable Steveson def. Braden Peterson by TKO (ground n' pound), Round 1, 1:38"
Gable Steveson made a dominant professional MMA debut at LFA 217, securing a first-round TKO in 1:38 over Braden Peterson. Steveson quickly landed a takedown after avoiding a knee, connected with a powerful elbow, then delivered decisive ground-and-pound until the referee stopped the bout. The 25-year-old Olympic gold medalist and former NCAA standout previously pursued pro wrestling with WWE before transitioning to MMA after his release. Training with Jon Jones and coach Greg Jackson, Steveson showcased wrestling-based offense and finishing ability. Steveson could advance to the Contender Series or the UFC within a couple of years if his progression continues.
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