Steveson dominates Ellison, earns first-round TKO in UFC debut
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Key Points:
- Gable Steveson, a U.S. Olympic gold medalist wrestler, made a dominant UFC debut by defeating Elisha Ellison via TKO at 2:31 of the first round at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
- Steveson showcased striking skills, landing 41 total strikes to Ellison's 14, and did not rely on takedowns to secure his victory.
- Now 4-0 in MMA, all of Steveson's wins have come by first-round knockout, highlighting his potential as a future heavyweight champion.
- Steveson trains at JacksonWink MMA Academy with coaches Greg Jackson and Brandon Gibson, alongside Jon Jones, a fighter regarded as one of the greatest in UFC history.
- Ellison, who is now 5-4 overall and 0-2 in the UFC, suffered his second first-round TKO loss in the promotion.
