Jon Jones left stunned by Gable Steveson's shocking UFC 331 knockout loss in candid cageside footage
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Key Points:
- Gable Steveson, a highly touted Olympic wrestling champion and MMA prospect, suffered a shocking 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, marking the first defeat of his professional MMA career.
- Steveson entered the fight as a heavy favorite (-1800), making Sharaf's victory the biggest betting upset in UFC history at Draft Kings.
- Jon Jones, who has been closely mentoring Steveson, was visibly stunned and in disbelief watching the knockout unfold from Steveson's corner.
- Steveson had a decorated wrestling background, including Olympic gold in 2020 and multiple collegiate championships, and came into UFC 331 with a perfect 4-0 MMA record.
- Sean Sharaf, a retired U.S. Marine and underdog with two previous Octagon losses, defied expectations with a flawless left-hand knockout despite being considered a heavy underdog.
