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Jones takes responsibility for Steveson’s exit after UFC 331 KO, explains backstage move
Jon Jones says he directed Gable Steveson to the back for medical check‑ups immediately after Steveson’s 12‑second KO by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, taking responsibility for the abrupt exit. Jones praised Steveson’s work ethic and predicted he’ll rebound as a top heavyweight, noting Steveson’s Olympic wrestling background and his 4‑0 record prior to the loss.
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Jones stunned cageside as Steveson’s UFC 331 dream ends in 12-second KO
Jon Jones watched from cageside as his protégé Gable Steveson was knocked out in 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, leaving the former champ stunned and Steveson’s team reeling, with Jones sharing a crestfallen moment with coach Greg Jackson as the social-media reaction to Steveson’s exit from the cage swirled.
Steveson slammed after sprinting out of UFC 331 cage following 12-second KO
Gable Steveson, the Olympic wrestling standout, was KO’d by Sean Sharaf in 12 seconds at UFC 331 and quickly left the cage instead of staying for the postfight announce, drawing heavy criticism from pros and fans amid a week of public digs related to Steveson’s past.
Chimaev targets title return amid brief injury layoff and Burns clash
Khamzat Chimaev says he may need a short layoff to fix nagging hand injuries but expects to be back within a month or two, staying active with RAF and a Burns showdown in Miami; with the belt currently in flux, he plans to chase the UFC middleweight title again by targeting Nassourdine Imavov (or the title winner) when a new champion is crowned, and has hinted Borralho could be a future opponent.
Allen scratched from UFC 333; Pico stays on card to face Keita in Abu Dhabi
Arnold Allen has been scratched from UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi due to ongoing rehab from past treatments, leaving Aaron Pico on the card to face Losene Keita; Pico’s opponent change comes with Keita arriving off a Paris KO and a Performance of the Night bonus, while Allen hopes to return before year’s end.
Van grins through tense faceoff as UFC 331 rematch with Pantoja looms
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van was all smiles during the pre-fight faceoff with challenger Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331, while Pantoja stayed all business; with Sean Shelby between them, Van posed with the belt as the two continued their lead-up to the rematch, as Pantoja looks to reclaim the title and Van maintains he’ll cement his place in history.
Sean King III bursts onto UFC scene with brutal slam KO at Noche UFC
Sean King III stepped in on nine days’ notice to make his UFC debut and immediately announced himself by slamming Jessie Rosas for a knockout just 36 seconds into the first round at Noche UFC, improving to 7-0 with five finishes as Rosas was knocked out and the fight was stopped by the referee.
Noche UFC live results: Silva vs Delgado headlines Glendale night with Moreno on the docket
MMA Fighting provides live Noche UFC results from Glendale, headlined by Jean Silva vs. Jose Miguel Delgado, with Brandon Moreno fighting Joseph Morales in the co‑main. The card also features several main‑card and prelim fights, including Sean King’s first‑round KO of Jessie Rosas and Regina Tarin’s unanimous decision win on the prelims.
Ngannou fires back at White with 'Take That Loss' retort
Francis Ngannou fired back at Dana White after White called him a 'bad guy,' posting that White did everything to keep him from freedom and telling him to 'take that loss'—a jab that highlights their ongoing feud as Ngannou moved through boxing and the PFL before returning to MMA.
White shuts door on Ngannou UFC return: I won’t do business with bad guys
Dana White says he won’t work with Francis Ngannou, calling him a “bad guy” and quashing any Ngannou–Jones UFC matchup; Ngannou left the UFC in 2023 for the PFL and boxing ventures, while White’s remarks also touch on Jon Jones and Conor McGregor as examples of outside-the-cage controversy in shaping his stance.
Noche UFC pre-fight heat: McMillen and Rahiki nearly throw down at hotel
A video captures the heated run-in between undefeated featherweight prospects Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki at the fighter hotel ahead of Noche UFC, with several shoves before UFC security intervened. Both fighters are set to headline their matchup in Glendale, following McMillen’s breakout Oklahoma City showing and Rahiki’s history of finishing UFC opponents.