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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.”

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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.

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UFC fighter and former champion Cody Garbrandt has discussed his eventual retirement, as well as the money within the fight game.

At UFC 329, Cody Garbrandt will collide with Adrian Yanez in one of the most underrated fights of the year thus far. Both men are known for their sharp boxing skills, but with Cody now being 35 years of age, there are plenty of questions about his longevity in mixed martial arts – especially when you consider the damage he’s taken in that time.

Alas, Cody Garbrandt has always been a fighter who is remembered fondly for the early portion of his career, especially when he won the world title. Either way, though, this is his last real opportunity if he’s serious about making another run for the gold.

In a recent interview before UFC 329, Cody Garbrandt had some interesting thoughts on his future, the UFC and fighters managing their money.

Cody Garbrandt discussers fighter money

“I don’t know how many years I have left in the sport, but I pray that God lets me stay healthy, intact, and I can leave on my own terms,” Garbrandt told MMA Junkie on Tuesday. “I think a lot of fighters don’t get that opportunity. They have to fight because they need the money. They have to fight injured. It’s tough. You see them walk away and the detriment that it does getting released back into the wild. Like, man, you’re not going to have that adrenaline, something to look forward to, so it’s tough. I just pray that a lot of these fighters stacked their money, get plans for after. 

“I wish the UFC did a little more in helping us out with that: healthcare, insurance, 401K. It’s scary to leave something that’s secure and you’ve chased your whole life, and then it’s done and those paychecks don’t come in, those sponsorships don’t come in. Then you go back to not having that adrenaline of chasing something. … It’s scary to think about that stuff. I can see why mentally, physically, emotionally a lot of fighters you see in the media go through stuff like that.”

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