Elisha Ellison vs Gable Steveson
Age
29|26
Height
6'0"|5'11"
Reach
78"|74"
Stance
Orthodox|Orthodox
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Elisha Ellison | Gable Steveson | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking | |||
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 38.1% | 71.2% | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 3.6 | 15.5 | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 15.8 | 5.9 | ► |
| Strike Differential | -12.2/min | 9.6/min | ► |
| Grappling | |||
| Takedown Accuracy | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Takedown Defense | — | — | — |
| Takedowns Landed/15min | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Submission Attempts/15min | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Control Time/15min | 0:43 | 0:55 | — |
| Finishing Ability | |||
| KO/TKO % of Wins | 0.0% | 100.0% | — |
| Submission % of Wins | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Decision % of Wins | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 2:13 | 1:21 | — |
| Secondary Stats | |||
| Knockdowns/15min | 0.0 | 5.5 | — |
| Reversals/15min | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Edges | 0 | 4 | 5 even |
Fight Dynamics
Career Striking Volume
Elisha Ellison
Gable Steveson
League median
| Statistic | Elisha Ellison | Gable Steveson | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight Shape | |||
| Fight Completion Rate | 14.8% | 9.1% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 2:13 | 1:21 | — |
| % Fights Inside the Distance | 100.0% | 100.0% | — |
| Strength of UFC Schedule | |||
| Opponent UFC Win % (all) | — | 0.0% | — |
| Opponent UFC Record (all) | — | 0-3 (0.0%) | — |
| Opponent Record (among wins) | — | 0-1 (0.0%) | — |
| Positional Profile | |||
| % Time at Distance (approx.) | 80.5% | 92.6% | — |
| % Time in Control | 4.9% | 6.1% | — |
| % Time Controlled | 14.7% | 1.2% | ▶ |
| Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time | 25.0% | 83.3% | ▶ |
| Distance Striking | |||
| Distance Sig. Landed / Min | 3.08 | 11.52 | ▶ |
| Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min | 10.94 | 3.97 | ▶ |
| Distance Striking Differential / Min | -7.85 | +7.55 | ▶ |
| Distance Strike Accuracy | 30.6% | 69.0% | ▶ |
| Distance Strike Defense | 35.0% | 68.8% | ▶ |
| Power & Pressure | |||
| KDs per 100 Power Strikes | 0.00 | 2.78 | ▶ |
| Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed | 1.82 | 7.14 | ◀ |
| TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min | 2.80 | 1.99 | — |
| TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min | 1.40 | 0.00 | — |
| Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace) | — | — | — |
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge.
Methodology →
Last 5 Fights (Averages)
| Statistic | Elisha Ellison | Gable Steveson | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 38.1% | 71.2% | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 3.6 | 15.5 | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 15.8 | 5.9 | ► |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Takedown Defense | — | — | — |
| Control Time/Fight | 0:06 | 0:05 | — |
| Edges | 0 | 3 | 3 even |
Last 3 Fights
Elisha Ellison
LOSS
vs. Gable Steveson
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 • Jul 2026Heavyweight
Elisha Ellison13/3339%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Gable Steveson41/5772%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:10KD 1
LOSS
vs. Brando Pericic
UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes • Sep 2025Heavyweight
Elisha Ellison3/933%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:13
Brando Pericic29/4959%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:29
Gable Steveson
LOSS
vs. Sean Sharaf
UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 • Sep 2026Heavyweight
Gable Steveson1/250%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Sean Sharaf3/650%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:02KD 1
WIN
vs. Elisha Ellison
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 • Jul 2026Heavyweight
Gable Steveson41/5772%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:10KD 1
Elisha Ellison13/3339%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Common Opponents
No Common Opponents
Analysis Summary
Striking Volume: Gable Steveson is the busier striker, landing 15.5 significant strikes per minute vs 3.6. Their opponent absorbs 15.8 strikes per minute on average — Gable Steveson's output should find a target.
Striking Accuracy: Gable Steveson connects on 71.2% of significant strikes compared to 38.1%. The 33pp accuracy gap compounds over the rounds.
Finish Threat: Gable Steveson finishes 100% of wins (100% KO/TKO, 0% sub).