Squash match! Gable Steveson booked against 0-1 fighter for UFC debut on July 11
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight newcomer Gable Steveson officially has his Octagon debut booked. After months of anticipation, the Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA Division I Heavyweight champion is set to face Elisha Ellison at UFC 329 this summer (Sat., July 11, 2026) insid
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tomspark wrote:
This is a terrible matchup for Steveson's debut. I get that they want him to look good, but fighting a 0-1 guy just wastes everyone's time — we already know he'll win. Give him someone with actual UFC experience so we can see if the wrestling translates.