What happened: Heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson stopped Elisha Ellison at 2:31 of the opening round inside T-Mobile Arena. Following the stoppage victory, reigning heavyweight champion Jon Jones directed vocal disapproval toward the Olympic gold medalist specifically due to his relationship and fandom of former two-division titleholder Daniel Cormier.

Why it matters: The rivalry between Jones and Cormier remains one of the most contentious in mixed martial arts history, persisting long after their two championship bouts. The tension recently resurfaced when Cormier stated Jones declined a seven-figure offer for a wrestling match. Steveson training and aligning with Cormier naturally places the rising heavyweight on the opposite side of the long-standing feud.

What to watch: Steveson will await his fifth professional heavyweight assignment as he continues ascending the division. Matchmakers have yet to announce a timeline or opponent for his next appearance.