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Jon Jones tries to 'clear the air' on Gable Steveson's early cage exit
MMA Junkie • • general
Key Points:
- Gable Steveson suffered a shocking 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, despite being a massive 25-to-1 favorite, leading to criticism when he left the cage early before the fight result was announced.
- Jon Jones, who was in Steveson's corner, took responsibility for the early exit, explaining he wanted to quickly get Steveson to the back to check on his well-being after the knockout.
- Jones expressed confidence in Steveson's future, praising his work ethic and will to win, and predicting he will become one of the UFC's top heavyweights.
- The 12-second knockout by Sharaf was the third fastest finish in UFC heavyweight history, marking a significant upset at UFC 331.
