Former Olympic heavyweight wrestling champion Gable Steveson is wasting zero time announcing himself as a problem in MMA. Steveson improved to 2–0 as a professional mixed martial artist on Sunday night, needing just 24 seconds to flatten Kevin Hein in the main event of APFC 21, a card promoted by former UFC champion Anthony Pettis. The entire sequence was a perfect snapshot of why Steveson is already being discussed as one of the most intriguing prospects in the sport.
Fake the Shot, Land the Bomb
From the opening bell, Steveson did exactly what you’d expect from a world-class wrestler he dipped low and threatened the takedown.