Gable Steveson’s 12-Second KO Caps a Turbulent UFC 331 Week

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Gable Steveson’s 12-Second KO Caps a Turbulent UFC 331 Week
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At UFC 331, Gable Steveson endured one of the sport’s roughest weeks: fans booed him, he weathered mocking over sexual-allegation headlines, and then was knocked out in 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf, leaving him to navigate a harsh postfight reception. The piece suggests embracing a heel persona could help him rebound. The card also highlighted rising star Joshua Van and an undeniable Arman Tsarukyan who cemented his place as a top lightweight, with other winners and losers shaping the narrative. Overall, the panel called UFC 331 a highly satisfying event despite Steveson’s calamity-filled week.

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