Jon Jones Explains Gable Steveson Leaving Octagon After 12-Second KO Loss at UFC 331
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Key Points:
- Gable Steveson suffered a shocking 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 and quickly left the Octagon before the winner's hand was raised, drawing criticism for perceived poor sportsmanship.
- Steveson's mentor, Jon Jones, explained that he advised Steveson to exit early to ensure his health, offering some context to the unusual post-fight behavior.
- UFC commentator Daniel Cormier criticized Steveson's early departure, emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship even in defeat.
- Steveson, a 26-year-old Olympic gold medalist and rising MMA star, had been undefeated in his first four professional fights before this unexpected loss.
- Sean Sharaf, relatively unknown with a 5-2 record and two prior UFC losses, delivered one of the fastest heavyweight finishes in UFC history by defeating Steveson.
