Trained by UFC legend Jon Jones, Steveson dominated the fight on the mat, stopping Lezama at 3:50 of the opening round.
With his stock rising, Steveson has expressed interest in making his UFC debut at the upcoming White House event in June.
Gable Steveson wins first-round TKO at MFL 3
Gable Steveson secured a first-round TKO victory over Hugo Lezama at MFL 3, extending his perfect MMA record to 3-0.