Gable Steveson burst onto the UFC scene at UFC 329 in a performance that garnered glowing praise from Jon Jones. Calling Steveson his heavyweight protégée, Jones remarked that the newcomer “did tremendous,” even admitting he misses fighting when training the rising star.

Dana White has changed his stance on Alex Pereira’s quest to move up to the heavyweight division. After initially questioning the idea, the UFC President now appears ready to back Pereira’s ambitions, citing his accomplishments so far.

The Professional Fighters League has brought heavyweightVadim Nemkov back into the fold, fueling excitement about a potential clash with Francis Ngannou. While details remain unconfirmed, the move underscores the ongoing shake-ups in the era of high-stakes mixed martial arts.