Elisha Ellison

Biggest difference in training for this fight? The biggest difference for this training camp leading up to this fight is just the pure intensity and how hard we have been pushing my cardio making sure I’m in the best shape as possible.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in December of 2022 because I was very angry at the way life was going and I had attempted suicide due to the overwhelming stress of life and I needed an outlet and fighting became that outlet.

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? I was ranked #1 in my region as a heavyweight amateur fighter.

Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? Blue Belt in BJJ

What has been your toughest fight to date and why? My toughest fight to date was my third professional fight which I lost. The reason it was the toughest was because it opened my eyes that I wasn’t training hard enough and my cardio was terrible. Also I had envisioned myself being undefeated and losing threw a curveball in my plans as a fighter.

Who is your favorite fighter and why? My favorite fighter is Jon Jones because he’s the greatest fighter of all time, as well as I think he’s is one of the most intelligent fighters of all time.

What was your job before you started fighting? Before I began fighting I was a police officer and prior to that I was in the U.S. Army.

Origin of nickname: My coach is a major comic book collector and loves Marvel so the name is a spin off of Black Panther.

Personal Life / Background (family stuff, kids, etc): Im married to my wife of almost one year, and we just found out my wife is almost two months pregnant so I have a newborn on the way.

Who are 3 people you'd love to meet or work with (celebrities, content creators, other fighters, sports stars)? Jon Jones, Cory Sandhagen and Joshua Van

What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight? Hiking, shooting guns, bowling and spending time with my family