Dana White, Daniel Cormier react to Gable Steveson's UFC 331 loss, 'ungrateful loser' leaving cage early
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Key Points:
- At UFC 331 in Los Angeles, underdog Sean Sharaf delivered a major upset by knocking out heavily favored Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson in just 12 seconds, despite Steveson being a -2500 favorite.
- UFC CEO Dana White expressed that upsets are part of the sport, emphasizing the unpredictability of fights and downplaying surprise at Steveson's loss.
- Steveson's early exit from the Octagon before the official decision drew criticism from fans and fighters, with UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier calling him an "ungrateful loser" for not acknowledging Sharaf's victory.
- Sharaf, who improved to 5-2 after overcoming two prior knockout losses, remained respectful in his post-fight remarks and predicted Steveson will learn and come back stronger.
- White compared Steveson's reaction to Forrest Griffin's similar early exit after a win in 2012, acknowledging the emotional difficulty fighters face immediately following a fight.
