Gable Steveson vs. Hugo Lezama: Live stream, fight night and White House card target
Olympic champion gable steveson returned to combat sports action as the main event of Mexico Fight League 3 in Monterrey, facing veteran Hugo Lezama in a matchup that carried live-streaming access and renewed talk about a fast track to the UFC. The fight night matters because Steveson, 25 and 2-0 in pro MMA, is already being viewed as a top heavyweight prospect while publicly laying out a route to a White House card debut.
Fight card and streaming schedule
The five-fight main card at Mexico Fight League 3 began at 10 p. m. ET, with a five-fight undercard streaming live on the same player starting at 8 p. m. ET. The heavyweight headliner paired Steveson (2-0 MMA) against Hugo Lezama (11-3 MMA), a 37-year-old veteran with nine stoppage wins and four victories in his past six bouts.
Gable Steveson’s recent run and record
Steveson entered the card widely considered one of the top prospects in heavyweight MMA after a concentrated stretch of knockout wins across multiple combat-sport outings. He made his pro MMA debut in September with a first-round stoppage, followed by a 15-second knockout in October and a 24-second knockout in late November. Those finishes helped build momentum behind his 2-0 pro record and rising profile.
White House card ambition and UFC contact
Steveson said in November that he has spoken with UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard and described his "perfect world" scenario as making an Octagon debut on the promotion's planned White House card in June alongside his coach and mentor Jon Jones. UFC leadership has acknowledged interest in Steveson and indicated he is "on the radar" for a deal once he gains enough experience, leaving a clear conditional pathway: continued wins and experience could fast-track contract talks and a potential UFC debut.
Reaction to being labeled the division's savior
Asked about lofty expectations and early comparisons that cast him as a savior for a heavyweight division many have criticized for a thin prospect pool, Steveson pushed back on the pressure narrative. "There's no pressure, " he said, adding that preparation breeds comfort in big spots and that "pressure makes diamonds. " He framed his path as steady work—training, punctuality and learning in each camp—rather than immediate answers to division-wide questions.
What a win would mean next
A win over Lezama would extend Steveson’s streak of quick stoppages and reinforce the argument for accelerated talks with major promotions. The observable indicators to watch going forward are straightforward: continued finishes on his record and additional fight experience. If those stay consistent, the conditional scenario outlined by promotion leadership—signing once he accumulates sufficient experience—would become more likely.
Key takeaways
- Steveson headlined MFL 3 in Monterrey against Hugo Lezama, with the main card at 10 p. m. ET and undercard at 8 p. m. ET.
- At 25 and 2-0, gable steveson has recorded multiple rapid knockouts across several recent appearances, fueling talk of a rapid climb to the UFC.
- He has discussed a desired debut on a planned White House card in June and has had contact with UFC matchmakers; further wins would strengthen his case for a contract.
