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Fight Report
Pre-fight analysis · prediction vs result
The most hyped heavyweight prospect in years skipped the feeling-out process entirely and just walked through his opponent.
There was always a chance this would be a formality, and it played out exactly that way. Gable Steveson, the 2020 Olympic gold medallist and two-time NCAA champion who entered as the heaviest favourite in UFC history, made his long-awaited promotional debut against Elisha Ellison — himself making history as the largest underdog ever listed in the promotion — and needed under three minutes to make …
Steveson (4-0) made an emphatic promotional debut, validating years of hype with a dominant first-round stoppage that showcased finishing instincts beyond his wrestling pedigree.
Ellison (5-3) suffers his second finish loss in as many UFC appearances, both coming by way of strikes, raising real durability concerns at this level.
Steveson's Olympic wrestling pedigree translating immediately into finishing offence
Ellison's underdog history-making line making the outcome even more emphatic
What this debut means for the immediate heavyweight rankings picture
Whether Steveson's power at range surprises future opponents who expect a pure grappler
Ellison's now 0-2 UFC record by way of strikes raising durability questions
Small sample size in live MMA competition still leaves questions about how Steveson handles adversity against a durable, live opponent
Ellison was a significant underdog on paper, limiting how much can be extrapolated from a lopsided result
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