Gable Steveson knocked out cold at UFC
Gable Steveson was a 25-to-1 favorite and Sean Sharaf put him out cold on Paramount+. Adam Tirapelle says Steveson does not even look like the same body he had in college.
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Sean Sharaf knocks out Gable Steveson at UFC
Sean Sharaf knocked Gable Steveson out cold at UFC on Paramount+. Justin Basch noted Steveson went in as a 25-to-1 favorite. Adam Tirapelle posted a February 2025 comparison and said Steveson does not look like the same body he had in college.
I hate to say this but Gable doesn’t even look like the same body from his college wrestling days.
Why it matters: The sport's highest-profile heavyweight crossover just lost badly as an enormous favorite.
- Whether Steveson books another UFC fight
Portal, commits and coaches
Eve Skrocki commits to Iowa women a week after visit
Eve Skrocki announced Sunday that she is committing to Iowa, a week after her official visit to Iowa City. The former Dubuque Wahlert standout represented the United States at the 2026 U17 World Championships, per The Open Mat, which calls her one of the top prospects in the class of 2027.
Why it matters: Iowa lands an in-state World Team member for its 2027 women's class.
Penn State's Jayden James is officially grayshirting
Jayden James told Justin Basch he is officially grayshirting at Penn State. He will train with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club this season and wrestle college opens and freestyle events, with his 5-for-5 clock starting next year. Nick Kosko says he still believes James could win an NCAA title this season.
I'm still of the belief he could win an NCAA title THIS season
Why it matters: Penn State holds back a wrestler some believe is title-ready, pushing his eligibility a year.
- Which college opens James enters this season