Dana White discusses matchmaking philosophy for Gable Steveson’s UFC debut

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Gable Steveson’s first UFC appearance is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated debuts in recent memory.

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tomspark wrote:

Dana's gonna feed him a can for the debut and then fast-track him up the rankings. Gable's got Olympic pedigree and size but wrestling doesn't translate to striking, so let's see if he actually has hands before we crown him.

tomspark wrote:

Dana's gonna feed him a tomato can for his debut, let's be real. Gable's a freak athlete but he's never thrown a punch in competition — they're not matching him with a top-15 guy right away.

tomspark wrote:

Dana's gonna feed him a tomato can for the debut and hype it up like he's the next Khabib, which is fine I guess — gotta protect the investment. But let's see if Gable can actually grapple at UFC pace before we crown him.

tomspark wrote:

Dana's gonna give him a cupcake opponent for the debut, let the hype build, then throw him in the deep end once he's got one W on the record. Smart business but boring to watch.