Legendary mixed martial arts coach Greg Jackson has given fans a preview of what to expect when Gable Steveson steps in there to take on Elisha Ellison this weekend.
At UFC 329, Gable Steveson, who is just 3-0 in his mixed martial arts career, will make his first appearance for the UFC. His official debut takes place on one of the biggest cards of the year with the likes of Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett looking to shine on the main card.
Gable Steveson is a controversial figure for many given his past, but in equal measure, he has the potential to be one of the best heavyweights that we have ever seen at the elite level. Well, that’s if you believe the likes of Jon Jones and Greg Jackson, who have been working very closely with him in the lead-up to the Ellison fight.
In a recent UFC Embedded appearance, Greg Jackson had the following to say about Gable Steveson.
Greg Jackson on Gable Steveson’s potential
“I think, if you’re a fan, you’re gonna need to tune in to see what can this guy do,” Jackson said on UFC 329 “Embedded.” “He already won the Olympic gold medal at heavyweight in wrestling. That is so hard to do, I can’t even tell you. Where is the ceiling? What can he accomplish? What can he do?”
“I’ve worked with most of the greatest fighters to ever do this game, and his athletic ability is unprecedented,” Jackson said. “The way he thinks about things, how smart he is, how coachable, you need to tune in now to see where the ceiling for this guy is. He might be redefining what this sport is.”
Quotes via MMA Junkie
Of course, it’s great to show potential in the early stages of your career, but this is the big dance we’re talking about here. Gable understands pressure and tends to deal with it quite well, but when the lights are shining bright on a pay-per-view of this magnitude, this is what will truly tell us what we need to know about the next phase of his development.
