UFC President Dana White has stated that he is unconcerned about Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson’s potential move to mixed martial arts.
White drew a comparison to CM Punk’s previous foray into the UFC octagon, implying that the organization has a history of welcoming athletes from different backgrounds and that Steveson’s transition would not be an unprecedented situation.
The sentiment suggests that while Steveson is a highly decorated amateur wrestler, his lack of professional MMA experience is not a deterrent for the UFC’s matchmaking strategies.
