Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson is officially stepping into a new chapter, as he joins Real American Freestyle.
According to Damon Martin, who confirmed the news with Steveson’s management, the decorated heavyweight has signed a multi-fight agreement with the promotion.
He is expected to make his first appearance at RAF 9 in Dallas, though his opponent has yet to be announced.
A two-time national champion and Olympic gold medalist from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Steveson has long been viewed as one of the most promising heavyweight athletes in combat sports.
Still just 25, he has already explored multiple paths – spending time pursuing opportunities in both the NFL and WWE – before committing to professional fighting in 2025.
He opened his MMA career with a first-round knockout victory over Braden Peterson, then followed it up with a Dirty Boxing win against Billy Swanson.
He has since added two more wins under MMA rules, maintaining a perfect record.
Notably, none of his opponents have managed to survive beyond the four-minute mark of the opening round.
RAF CEO Chad Bronstein said in a statement:
Gable is a generational athlete and one of the biggest stars our sport has ever produced.
We set out to build a true professional home for the best wrestlers in the world and Gable choosing RAF is proof that we’re doing exactly that.
Given his rapid rise, there has been ongoing speculation about a future move to the UFC, particularly as the heavyweight division continues to search for fresh contenders.
For now, Steveson is focused on his commitment to RAF, though the deal does not necessarily rule out a future appearance inside the octagon.
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