A monster is coming! Dana White admits interest in signing an Olympic champion for the UFC.

Dana White at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Dana White revealed which fighter is on his preferred list. In the post-UFC 323 press conference, held last Saturday (6), in Las Vegas (USA), the president of the world's largest MMA organization mentioned the promising and already feared Gable Stevenson , who won the gold medal in wrestling at the Tokyo Olympics (JAP), in 2020.

When asked by a journalist if the UFC is interested in signing the athlete, Dana White made no secret of it and confirmed it. It's worth noting that Steveson, a friend of Jon Jones and his mentor in MMA, has already stated his desire to compete in the company and guaranteed he's ready for the challenge. Furthermore, the sports legend predicted that the wrestler will be the heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) in the future.

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"Absolutely. He's very much on our radar," said the UFC president.

Look at him!

Stevenson admires his friend Jon Jones . Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/gable

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Gable Stevenson , 25, is considered one of the top fighters outside the UFC. The American has been competing in smaller organizations to gain fighting experience and, more importantly, to improve other areas of his game.

In MMA, the Olympic wrestler is undefeated with two knockout victories. Therefore, fans and experts say it's only a matter of time before the athlete joins Dana White's organization and makes history there.

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