Elisha Ellison vs Gable Steveson — Fight recap

Gable Steveson knocked out Elisha Ellison in the first round at 1:31 on July 11, 2026, with referee Marc Goddard officiating. Steveson's striking dominance was evident from the opening moments, landing 41 of 57 significant strikes (71%) compared to Ellison's 13 of 33 (39%), and connected on a knockdown that proved decisive.

Steveson's precision was particularly sharp to the head, landing 25 of 39 strikes there, while maintaining efficient body work at 12 of 14. Ellison managed no takedowns and generated zero control time, unable to implement any grappling strategy against Steveson's composed striking.

The fight never developed into a technical exchange; Steveson's superior accuracy and power simply overwhelmed Ellison's less-efficient output. This quick finish establishes Steveson as a serious contender in the heavyweight division.