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Gable Steveson outweighs UFC 329 opponent despite being over 20 pounds under the heavyweight limit

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson enters his UFC 329 debut with a significant weight advantage over his opponent.

By · Published July 13, 2026  06:46 UTC · Updated July 13, 2026  18:33 UTC

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Gable Steveson prepared for his UFC debut at UFC 329. Despite being over 20 pounds under the heavyweight limit, he outweighed his opponent.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson enters his UFC 329 debut with a significant weight advantage over his opponent.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Gable Steveson is set to make his UFC debut this Saturday at UFC 329. Despite weighing in over 20 pounds under the heavyweight limit, Steveson still outweighs his opponent.

Coverage from Bloody Elbow, UFC.com, and NFL.com emphasizes Steveson's background as an Olympic gold medalist and a former NFL hopeful. MMA Fighting and Yahoo Sports highlight a brewing conflict with Josh Hokit, whom Steveson suggests should move to 205 pounds.

Attention remains on Steveson's debut performance and his training preferences, as MMA Junkie reports he is 'team Jones forever' but interested in training with Cormier.

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Questions people are asking

What is the weight situation for Steveson at UFC 329?

Steveson is over 20 pounds under the heavyweight limit, yet he still outweighs his opponent.

Who is Josh Hokit?

An opponent Steveson has addressed, suggesting that moving to 205 pounds would be a great decision for him.

What is Steveson's athletic background?

He is an Olympic gold medalist and was previously a hopeful for the Buffalo Bills.

Who does Steveson want to train with?

While remaining 'team Jones forever', Steveson expressed a desire to train with Cormier.

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