Legacy Fighting Alliance delivered a stacked night of action at LFA 217: McKee vs. Nobre, and it will be remembered most for the long-awaited MMA debut of Olympic wrestling superstar Gable Steveson. The card took place on September 12, 2025, in Prior Lake, Minnesota, featuring future prospects and fan-favorite fighters across multiple weight classes.
Gable Steveson Dominates Braden Peterson
The debut of Steveson was the biggest story of the night. Facing Braden Peterson in a heavyweight clash (Peterson vs. Steveson), the Olympic gold medalist wasted no time imposing his will. He mauled Peterson with wrestling pressure and ground-and-pound, forcing a first-round TKO at just 1:38 of the opening frame.
Gable Steveson MAULS Braden Peterson in the first round of his MMA debut.
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) September 13, 2025
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Main Event: McKee vs. Nobre
In the headliner, Mitchell McKee showcased his own wrestling pedigree against veteran Pedro Nobre. McKee closed the show with a vicious second-round knockout that had the Minnesota crowd on its feet. With both McKee and Steveson scoring dominant wins, the event proved how strong wrestling roots continue to shape MMA success.
Wow. Mitch McKee closes the show with a second-round KO in the LFA 217 main event.
— Saturday Night Lights (@WrestlingSNL) September 13, 2025
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LFA 217 Full Results
Main Card
- Bantamweight β Mitchell McKee def. Pedro Nobre via KO (R2, 3:02)
- Heavyweight β Gable Steveson def. Braden Peterson via TKO (R1, 1:38)
- Flyweight β Cheyanne Bowers def. Maritza Sanchez via Submission (RNC, R1, 4:30)
- Welterweight β Nikita Kulshin def. Bobby Lee via Unanimous Decision
- Welterweight β Christian Turner def. Joey Hart via Submission (Guillotine, R1, 3:51)
- Featherweight β Santos Verdinez def. Alex Coover via Unanimous Decision
- Strawweight β Mackenzie Stiller def. Cristina Brador via Submission (Bulldog Choke, R1, 4:33)
Prelims
- Light Heavyweight β Glendal Whitney def. Isaiah Pinson via Submission (R1, 0:55)
- Lightweight β Kelton Sneve def. David McKinney via Submission (Armbar, R1, 1:03)
- Heavyweight β Ezayah Gomez def. Adam Poulin via Unanimous Decision
- Lightweight β Mitchell Wilson def. Alex Alejendre via Submission (RNC, R1, 1:30)
- Middleweight β Tyree Overton def. Eli Pokorney via TKO (R2, 3:29)
- Lightweight β Xavier Judge def. Thomas Nabity via TKO (R1, 0:28)
- Featherweight β Clay Larsen def. Luke Powers via TKO (R2, 3:00)
FAQs About LFA 217
Who did Gable Steveson fight at LFA 217?
Gable Steveson fought Braden Peterson and won by first-round TKO in his MMA debut.
How did Mitchell McKee win the main event?
Mitchell McKee defeated Pedro Nobre via second-round knockout in the bantamweight main event.
What were the results of LFA 217?
The card featured wins for Steveson, McKee, Cheyanne Bowers, Nikita Kulshin, Christian Turner, Santos Verdinez, Mackenzie Stiller, Glendal Whitney, Kelton Sneve, Ezayah Gomez, Mitchell Wilson, Tyree Overton, Xavier Judge, and Clay Larsen.
When was LFA 217: McKee vs. Nobre?
LFA 217 took place on September 12, 2025, in Prior Lake, Minnesota, under Legacy Fighting Alliance.
Was LFA 217 Gable Stevesonβs MMA debut?
Yes. This event marked the first professional MMA fight for Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson.
What titles has Gable Steveson won before MMA?
Before turning to MMA, Steveson captured Olympic gold in wrestling, two NCAA Division I championships, three world titles, and two Dan Hodge trophies.
Where does Gable Steveson train for MMA?
Steveson prepares with elite coaches and training partners, including sessions alongside UFC heavyweight legend Jon Jones and coaches Greg Jackson and Brandon Gibson.
