Gable Steveson Knocks Out Kevin Hein in 24 Seconds
Gable Steveson Knocks Out Kevin Hein in 24 Seconds
Olympic gold medalist and wrestling phenom Gable Steveson defeated Kevin Hein via knockout (punch) in just 24 seconds at Anthony Pettis Fighting Championship 21 (APFC 21).
⚡️ The Lightning-Fast Knockout
The victory was incredibly decisive and demonstrated Steveson's rapidly improving striking power.
The Set-up: Steveson faked a level change, dipping low as if he were going to shoot for a takedown—his signature move as a world-class wrestler.
The Finish: Hein reacted to the takedown threat, and Steveson immediately came over the top with a devastating left hand that connected flush.
The Result: Hein was instantly knocked unconscious, falling to the canvas as Steveson followed through, though the fight was already over.
📈 What This Means for Steveson
Record: This moves Steveson's professional MMA record to 2-0 (Heavyweight), with both wins coming by first-round knockout. (His previous win was 1:38 into the first round).
The Strike: His ability to blend his elite wrestling threat with a powerful striking attack—a classic MMA maneuver—shows he is training smartly and closing the skill gap quickly. The knockout was proof he's not just a wrestler looking to grind.
The Path to the UFC: Steveson is fighting in a regional promotion (APFC, run by former UFC champ Anthony Pettis) while he develops his skills. After this impressive finish, he again mentioned UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard in his post-fight interview, signaling his clear goal is to reach the major leagues as soon as possible.
This victory firmly cements him as one of the most exciting, fast-tracked prospects in the heavyweight division.
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