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Gable Steveson Seeks UFC Contract in Mexico Fight League 3

2/19/2026

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Gable Steveson will headline Mexico Fight League 3 tonight in Monterrey, facing Hugo Lezama.
Steveson is 2-0 with two knockouts and weighs 249 pounds, a career-low.
He aims for a decisive victory to secure Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) signing.
Hugo Lezama holds an 11-3 record and an 82% finishing rate.
UFC officials have contacted Steveson, who hopes to compete on the UFC White House card in June if he wins.

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Gable Steveson will headline Mexico Fight League 3 tonight in Monterrey, facing Hugo Lezama.
Steveson is 2-0 with two knockouts and weighs 249 pounds, a career-low.
He aims for a decisive victory to secure Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) signing.
Hugo Lezama holds an 11-3 record and an 82% finishing rate.
UFC officials have contacted Steveson, who hopes to compete on the UFC White House card in June if he wins.