Gable Steveson vs Elisha Ellison UFC 329 result: Jon Jones guides Olympic gold medalist to first round KO in UFC debut

Gable Steveson made his highly-anticipated bow in the UFC tonight as he knocked out Elisha Ellison within a round at T-Mobile Arena.

Jon Jones headed up an all-star corner for the Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler who made the switch into MMA last year. He has been fast-tracked to the big leagues after a string of decisive victories on the regional circuit.

Steveson was one of a number of major names to join the UFC 329 undercard, with former world champions like Cody Garbrandt and Robert Whittaker also on the prelims. They were all overshadowed, though, by the looming return of Conor McGregor in the main event.

Gable Steveson vs Elisha Ellison UFC 329 result

It didn’t take long for the explosive Gable Steveson to get right into promotional veteran Elisha Ellison. The former police officer-turned UFC heavyweight had promised a big showing against the wrestler, but was ultimately put away within seconds.

Walking out to Dr Dre’s ‘Nuthin’ but a “G” Thang’, Steveson showed more personality in his few minutes getting to the octagon than he did throughout the entire build-up. Ellison insisted he wouldn’t be intimidated by Jon Jones in the corner opposite him, and he showed that as he traded fearlessly early.